
The Beverly Hills Hotel
Best for classic Hollywood dining, an iconic poolside scene and family stays with multiple dining venues and on-site activities.
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The Beverly Hills Hotel is a landmark five-star property on Sunset Boulevard known for its Palm Court, Polo Lounge and an iconic heated pool—readers who want classic Hollywood glamour, on-site dining, and family-friendly facilities should read this. L'Ermitage Beverly Hills is a discreet five-star all-suite luxury hotel on Burton Way—readers who want quieter, apartment-style suites and a more private stay should read this.
Updated · about 1.0 km apart

Best for classic Hollywood dining, an iconic poolside scene and family stays with multiple dining venues and on-site activities.

Best for quieter, all-suite stays and travelers who prefer a discreet luxury hotel with substantial meeting space.
When The Beverly Hills Hotel wins: choose the Beverly Hills Hotel if you want the classic, storied Beverly Hills experience—legendary restaurants (Polo Lounge), a heated outdoor pool with cabanas and family-friendly services.
When L'Ermitage Beverly Hills wins: choose L'Ermitage if you prefer an all-suite layout, more privacy and a lower-key atmosphere while staying within walking distance of Rodeo Drive.
Bottom line: both are five-star Beverly Hills hotels within about a kilometer of each other; pick The Beverly Hills Hotel for history, public pool life and multiple signature restaurants, and pick L'Ermitage for discreet, suite-focused luxury and quieter grounds.
| Category | The Beverly Hills Hotel | L'Ermitage Beverly Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, star-studded, classic Hollywood glamour | Quiet, discreet, all-suite luxury |
| Location (neighborhood) | Sunset Boulevard across from Will Rogers Memorial Park; short drive to Rodeo Drive | Burton Way in Beverly Hills; within easy walking distance of Rodeo Drive |
| Size | 209 rooms & suites (plus private bungalows listed separately) | 116 individually decorated guestrooms / suites |
| Age / history | Historic landmark with long Hollywood history (the 'Pink Palace') | Modern, discreet five-star property (All-suite positioning) |
| Pools / outdoor | Heated outdoor pool with underwater music, private cabanas and personal staff service | One outdoor pool; pool cabanas available (surcharge) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple signature venues including Polo Lounge, Cabana Cafe, Fountain Coffee Room and Bar Nineteen12 | Three restaurants including Costa Covo (Italian) plus 24-hour room service and coffee shop |
| Spa & wellness | The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa with four treatment rooms, a couples suite, nail salon and relaxation room; 24-hour fitness centre | Full-service spa and fitness centre; spa treatment rooms listed |
| Known for | Iconic Polo Lounge dining and celebrity history, family-friendly pool scene | Discreet all-suite accommodations and quieter service experience |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive event facilities (multiple ballrooms and meeting rooms; indoor + outdoor function space over 22,000 sq ft listed across the property) | Conference space (9740 sq ft) and 6 meeting rooms |
| Pet policy | Welcomes up to two dogs (max 20kg/45lbs) for a fee ($150 per stay); no cats | Pets allowed in specific rooms only (surcharges apply; pet fee listed USD 150 per accommodation per stay) |
| Distance between properties | about 1.0 km apart | |
The Beverly Hills Hotel sits on Sunset Boulevard directly across from Will Rogers Memorial Park and is a short drive or walk to Rodeo Drive.
Choose The Beverly Hills Hotel if you want the classic Sunset Boulevard address and immediate proximity to iconic Beverly Hills sites.
L'Ermitage Beverly Hills is on Burton Way, within easy walking distance of Rodeo Drive and Melrose Avenue.
Choose L'Ermitage if you want a quieter Beverly Hills base that still keeps you near the shopping streets.
The Beverly Hills Hotel offers a broad mix of rooms, suites and private bungalows with classic California styling.
Choose The Beverly Hills Hotel for a variety of room types including standalone bungalows and traditional hotel suites.
L'Ermitage is an all-suite property with individually decorated guestrooms and a suite-first layout.
Choose L'Ermitage for apartment-style suites and more residential-feeling accommodations.
The Beverly Hills Hotel is known for its multiple signature venues and a high-profile dining scene.
Choose The Beverly Hills Hotel if dining in well-known, historic venues matters to you.
L'Ermitage offers three restaurants (including an Italian option) plus 24-hour room service and a coffee shop.
Choose L'Ermitage if you want quality in-house dining without the high public profile of Polo Lounge.
The Beverly Hills Hotel pool is a central, family-friendly feature with heated water and on-deck service.
Choose The Beverly Hills Hotel for an active, family-friendly pool scene and full cabana service.
L'Ermitage has a single outdoor pool and offers cabanas for an additional charge.
Choose L'Ermitage if you prefer a quieter pool environment and private cabana options for a surcharge.
The Beverly Hills Hotel provides a full spa, a 24-hour fitness center and a late-night bar terrace.
Choose The Beverly Hills Hotel for a wider range of on-site wellness services and a lively hotel bar.
L'Ermitage offers a full-service spa and a fitness centre, with quieter evening venues.
Choose L'Ermitage if you want quality spa treatments in a lower-profile setting.

The Beverly Hills Hotel — Polo Lounge, Fountain Coffee Room and the pool scene offer the classic celebrity-facing Beverly Hills experience.

L'Ermitage Beverly Hills — all-suite layout and discreet service make it a good pick for privacy and longer stays.

The Beverly Hills Hotel — family-friendly pool hours, babysitting/childcare services and bungalow options suit families.

L'Ermitage Beverly Hills — significant conference space (9740 sq ft) and six meeting rooms make it a practical choice for meetings.
The Beverly Hills Hotel is explicitly family-friendly (pool allows children at all hours and babysitting/childcare is available). L'Ermitage accepts families but positions itself as a quieter, all-suite property.
Both are within easy walking distance of Rodeo Drive; L'Ermitage lists Rodeo Drive at about 0.6 miles (0.9 km) and The Beverly Hills Hotel is a short walk across Will Rogers Memorial Park.
Yes. Both properties have on-site full-service spas and outdoor pools; The Beverly Hills Hotel's pool is noted for underwater music and cabanas, while L'Ermitage lists one outdoor pool with cabanas available for a surcharge.
L'Ermitage tends to be quieter and all-suite, making it better for travelers seeking low-profile privacy. The Beverly Hills Hotel is more public-facing with a busier pool and well-known restaurants.
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