you've eaten enough dry danishes to want to avoid them forever. forget what you know about traditional business hotels and book a room at the newly-opened custom hotel.

no watered down coffee here. at custom (located a stone's throw from LAX) guests are instructed to, well, customize their needs to meet every level of comfort. want to leave the door open for co-workers? request connecting rooms. can't travel without rover? opt for pet-friendly quarters. king or queen? you choose. the entire hotel is outfitted for business travelers with all the usual goods (wi-fi, hi-def, conf rooms), but when was the last time you slept on percale italian linens at an airport hotel? quirky furniture, sweeping views of the pacific and the soon-to-open hopscotch pool bar will make you want to extend your stay.

all on your client's dime, of course.