
The Beverly Hills Hotel
Best for travellers who want old-Hollywood style, landmark restaurants (Polo Lounge), private bungalows and a hotel-centered Beverly Hills experience.
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The Beverly Hills Hotel is a legendary five-star, 209-room Beverly Hills retreat known for its Polo Lounge, private bungalows, and a heated outdoor pool — read this if you want classic Hollywood glamour, on-site dining, and a property built around service. Casa Del Mar is a classic five-star oceanfront Santa Monica luxury hotel with about 129 rooms, a spa, and direct beach access — read this if you prefer beachfront location and Santa Monica attractions over inland glamour.
Updated · about 7 miles (11 km) apart

Best for travellers who want old-Hollywood style, landmark restaurants (Polo Lounge), private bungalows and a hotel-centered Beverly Hills experience.

Best for travellers who want to wake up by the ocean, walk to Santa Monica Pier, and combine beach time with a full-service spa.
When The Beverly Hills Hotel wins: choose it if you want iconic Hollywood history, private bungalows, on-site celebrity-caliber restaurants, and a hotel that feels like the destination itself.
When Casa Del Mar wins: choose it if beachfront access, ocean views and being a short walk from Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade are your priorities.
Bottom line: pick The Beverly Hills Hotel for classic Beverly Hills glamour, dining and private poolside service; pick Casa Del Mar for oceanfront location, beach access and a Santa Monica stay built around seaside activities.
| Category | The Beverly Hills Hotel | Casa Del Mar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic Hollywood glamour, private bungalows, property feels like its own destination | Classic oceanfront Santa Monica luxury, more focused on beach/activity access |
| Location | Inland on Sunset Boulevard, steps from Will Rogers Memorial Park and short drive to Rodeo Drive | On Ocean Way, a 3-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach and close to Santa Monica Pier |
| Size (rooms) | 209 rooms & suites (plus private bungalows) | 129 air-conditioned rooms |
| Pools / beach | Heated outdoor pool with underwater music, private cabanas (hotel guests only) | Outdoor pool + beachfront access (beach a short walk away) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple landmark venues incl. Polo Lounge, Fountain Coffee Room, The Cabana Cafe and Bar Nineteen12 | Two restaurants (including Terrazza) and one bar/lounge; 24-hour room service available |
| Spa & wellness | The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa (4 treatment rooms, couples suite, nail salon) + 24-hour gym | Full-service spa offering massages and a health club |
| Known for | Old-Hollywood history, Polo Lounge, private bungalows and event spaces | Oceanfront location, proximity to Santa Monica Pier and coastal views |
| Events & meeting space | Extensive event space (multiple ballrooms, boardrooms; up to ~850 standing in largest venue) | Conference space and 1 meeting room (smaller event footprint) |
| Family policy | All ages welcome; family-friendly pool; babysitting available | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Distance between hotels | about 7 miles (11 km) to Casa Del Mar | |
| Average rate | Not published | |
The Beverly Hills Hotel sits on Sunset Boulevard across from Will Rogers Memorial Park, minutes from Rodeo Drive and the Sunset Strip.
Choose this if you want a central Beverly Hills address and easy access to high-end shopping and inland Los Angeles sights.
Casa Del Mar sits on Ocean Way in Santa Monica, a short walk to Santa Monica Beach, the Pier and Third Street Promenade.
Choose this if you want immediate beach access and to be within walking distance of Santa Monica’s main seaside attractions.
The Beverly Hills Hotel offers 209 rooms and suites plus private bungalows and many classic room types.
Choose this for distinctive bungalow accommodations and a wide range of suite configurations tied to the hotel's history.
Casa Del Mar provides about 129 air-conditioned rooms with many ocean-view and coastal-view options.
Choose this if you want rooms oriented toward ocean views and beachside living.
The Beverly Hills Hotel centres around landmark outlets such as the Polo Lounge plus poolside and casual venues.
Choose this if you value iconic, on-site dining that’s itself a draw.
Casa Del Mar has two restaurants (including Terrazza), one bar/lounge, and 24-hour room service.
Choose this for straightforward, beach-oriented dining with easy access to nearby Santa Monica restaurants.
The Beverly Hills Hotel features a heated outdoor pool with underwater music, private cabanas and personalised pool staff.
Choose this if you want a well-staffed, iconic pool experience with cabanas and privacy.
Casa Del Mar combines an outdoor pool with direct proximity to Santa Monica Beach.
Choose this if you want to split time between a hotel pool and immediate beach access.
The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa operates daily with multiple signature treatments and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Choose this if you want a full-service spa plus round-the-clock fitness in a landmark setting.
Casa Del Mar offers a full-service spa and health club focused on massages and wellness.
Choose this if you want simple spa services combined with seaside relaxation and beach activity access.

The Beverly Hills Hotel — Polo Lounge and the hotel's long Hollywood history make it the clear pick.

Casa Del Mar — immediate access to Santa Monica Beach and a short walk to the Pier.

The Beverly Hills Hotel — heated pool with underwater music, cabanas and on-deck staff.

Casa Del Mar — centrally located for Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Pier and beachfront activities.
Casa Del Mar — it’s a short walk to Santa Monica Beach and the Pier; The Beverly Hills Hotel is inland and requires a drive to reach the sand.
The Beverly Hills Hotel — known for its long Hollywood history, the Polo Lounge and private bungalows.
Yes. The Beverly Hills Hotel explicitly markets family-friendly pool access and childcare services; Casa Del Mar is not adults-only and welcomes families.
Yes. Both hotels offer full-service spas; The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa details (hours, treatment rooms) are published, and Casa Del Mar lists massage services and a health club.
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