A practical day trip from The Beverly Hills Hotel
Start your day at The Beverly Hills Hotel with breakfast on-site, then walk to Rodeo Drive and Will Rogers Memorial Park for a short sightseeing loop; return for a poolside lunch and an afternoon spa treatment or a short drive to a nearby museum or the beach. This itinerary fits into a single day with minimal driving and uses the hotel's complimentary area shuttle or valet as needed.
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Start with breakfast at the hotel
Begin inside the property: the Polo Lounge serves breakfast daily from 7:00 a.m. and the Fountain Coffee Room is open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Polo Lounge accepts reservations and the Fountain Coffee Room counter is walk-in only.
If you prefer a poolside start, The Cabana Cafe serves breakfast from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., which can be convenient before a morning walk.
- Polo Lounge hours: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.; breakfast à la carte 7:00–11:00 a.m.
- Fountain Coffee Room hours: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (walk-in counter)
- The Cabana Cafe breakfast: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (poolside)
| Venue | Breakfast hours | Reservation style |
|---|---|---|
| Polo Lounge | 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Reservations / OpenTable |
| Fountain Coffee Room | 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Walk-in counter |
| The Cabana Cafe | 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Poolside seating (walk-in / hotel seating) |
Walk Rodeo Drive and Will Rogers Memorial Park
After breakfast, head a short walk to Rodeo Drive for window shopping and people-watching; the hotel is directly across from Will Rogers Memorial Park, so you can include a quick stroll through the park.
This pair — park then shopping — is the easiest way to see Beverly Hills without driving. If you prefer a longer outing, the hotel’s complimentary area shuttle runs within a three-mile radius on scheduled days and times.
- Rodeo Drive: reachable by short walk from the hotel
- Will Rogers Memorial Park: directly across from the property
- Complimentary area shuttle: available within a three-mile radius (scheduled days)
| Attraction | Access from hotel |
|---|---|
| Will Rogers Memorial Park | Directly across the street |
| Rodeo Drive | Short walk from the hotel |
| Sunset Strip / Melrose Ave | About a 5-minute drive |
Lunch by the pool or in the Polo Lounge
Return to the hotel for a poolside lunch at The Cabana Cafe or sit down in the Polo Lounge for a longer meal. Bar Nineteen12 also offers cocktails and light plates on its terrace near the lobby (Bar Nineteen12 hours Tue–Sat evenings).
The pool is reserved for hotel guests and is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with private cabanas and onsite attendants for poolside service.
- Pool hours for guests: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Cabana Cafe: poolside dining, lighter lunches and cocktails
- Bar Nineteen12: cocktails and small plates (open Tue–Sat evenings)
| Option | Best for |
|---|---|
| The Cabana Cafe | Quick poolside lunch |
| Polo Lounge | Sit-down lunch or longer meal |
| Bar Nineteen12 | Cocktails and light plates in the evening (Tue–Sat) |
Afternoon: spa treatment, fitness or bike ride
Choose a spa treatment at The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa on the Promenade level; the spa is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and features multiple signature treatments.
If you want a more active afternoon, the hotel offers complimentary bicycle rentals for up to two hours daily (8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.), or use the 24-hour fitness centre which provides complimentary fruit, juices and water.
- Spa hours: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; booking recommended for popular treatments
- Bicycle rentals: complimentary for up to two hours daily (8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.)
- Fitness centre: 24-hour access with key-card entry and complimentary refreshments
| Activity | When |
|---|---|
| Spa treatments | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Bicycle rental | 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (up to 2 hours) |
| Fitness centre | 24 hours (key-card access) |
Optional short drives: Getty, Griffith, or the beach
If you want to leave Beverly Hills for a few hours, consider the Getty Center (roughly 10 miles) or Griffith Observatory (about 10 miles) for art and views. Travel times vary with traffic; plan for longer journeys during afternoon rush hours.
For a beach stop, Santa Monica State Beach is roughly 7 miles from the hotel and can be reached by car in typical conditions in the time it takes traffic to permit; public-transit options are longer.
- Getty Center: about 10 miles from Beverly Hills
- Griffith Observatory: roughly 9.7–11 miles (drive times vary)
- Santa Monica State Beach: about 7 miles by car
| Destination | Approx. distance from hotel |
|---|---|
| Getty Center | About 10 miles |
| Griffith Observatory | About 9.7–11 miles |
| Santa Monica State Beach | About 7 miles |
Practical tips for your day trip
Check logistics before you head out: standard check-in at the hotel is 3:00 p.m. and check-out is 12:00 p.m.; early or late check-out can be requested up to one hour before/after these times and late check-outs may incur a charge.
Valet parking is available on site. The hotel offers complimentary local shuttle service within three miles on scheduled days and times; airport transfers can be arranged through the concierge for an additional charge.
- Check-in: 3:00 p.m.; check-out: 12:00 p.m.
- Valet parking fee applies on site
- Complimentary area shuttle within a three-mile radius (scheduled service)
- Bring photo ID and a credit card for check-in; minimum check-in age is 18
| Service | Note |
|---|---|
| Valet parking | On-site (fee applies) |
| Area shuttle | Complimentary within three miles (scheduled) |
| Bicycle rental | Complimentary up to 2 hours daily |
