
The Beverly Hills Hotel
Best for travellers who prioritise classic Hollywood history, formal dining at the Polo Lounge and a garden-and-pool Beverly Hills address.
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The Beverly Hills Hotel is a historic, all-ages luxury property on Sunset Boulevard with 209 rooms, a famed pool and classic dining; read this if you want Hollywood-era glamour, central Beverly Hills access and on-site event spaces. Shutters on the Beach is a five-star beachfront Santa Monica resort (198 guestrooms) — read this if you want sand-and-sea access, Main Street/Santa Monica Pier proximity, and a beachside atmosphere.
Updated · about 11 km apart

Best for travellers who prioritise classic Hollywood history, formal dining at the Polo Lounge and a garden-and-pool Beverly Hills address.

Best for travellers who want direct beach access, a Santa Monica boardwalk location and daytime beach activities.
When The Beverly Hills Hotel wins: choose the Beverly Hills Hotel if you want a landmark Hollywood property with a storied restaurant (Polo Lounge), formal event spaces and a signature heated pool with underwater music; it’s the better pick for star-spotting, Rodeo Drive access and larger on-site meetings and wedding venues.
When Shutters on the Beach wins: pick Shutters if a beachfront location and immediate access to Santa Monica Beach, the Pier and oceanfront dining are your priority — it’s the clearer choice for beach days, seaside walks and daytime ocean views.
Bottom line: both are five-star hotels but serve different needs — Beverly Hills for inland glamour, events and a historic resort feel; Shutters for beachfront convenience and casual seaside living. Your choice should hinge on whether you want to be in Beverly Hills near Rodeo Drive or on the sand in Santa Monica.
| Category | The Beverly Hills Hotel | Shutters on the Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic Hollywood luxury, formal dining and garden/pool grounds | Casual, upscale beachfront resort with ocean views |
| Location | 9641 Sunset Blvd, across from Will Rogers Memorial Park; close to Rodeo Drive | 1 Pico Blvd, steps from Santa Monica Beach and near the Santa Monica Pier |
| Size (rooms) | 209 rooms & suites | 198 guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | All ages welcome; family-friendly pool | |
| Pools / beach | Heated outdoor pool with underwater music, private cabanas; pool open 7am–10pm (guests only) | Outdoor pool and hot tub; immediate beachfront access, beach sun loungers and umbrellas |
| Restaurants & bars | Polo Lounge, The Cabana Cafe, Fountain Coffee Room, Bar Nineteen12 (four venues) | Coast plus a second restaurant; 2 bars/lounges and poolside bar |
| Spa & wellness | The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa with four treatment rooms and a couples suite; 24-hour fitness centre | Full-service spa with massage, body treatments and facials; fitness facilities and classes listed |
| Known for | Iconic ‘Pink Palace’ history, celebrity clientele and large event/wedding spaces | Beachfront location, proximity to Santa Monica Pier and Main Street |
| Events & meeting space | Multiple ballrooms and function rooms (Crystal Ballroom, Rodeo Ballroom and more); large capacity options | Seven meeting rooms; banquet hall and wedding services but smaller scale than Beverly Hills Hotel |
| Parking & transport | Valet parking on site (USD 70/day); complimentary local shuttle within 3 miles on set schedule | Valet parking (surcharge) and airport transportation for a fee; preferred airport LAX |
The Beverly Hills Hotel sits on Sunset Boulevard opposite Will Rogers Memorial Park, a short drive from Rodeo Drive shopping.
Choose Beverly Hills for proximity to Rodeo Drive, museums and classic Hollywood sites.
Shutters on the Beach is on Pico Boulevard directly beside Santa Monica Beach and minutes from the Pier and Main Street.
Choose Shutters for immediate beach access and easy walking to Santa Monica attractions.
The Beverly Hills Hotel offers 209 rooms and suites plus private bungalows and a long list of room types and suites.
Beverly Hills provides more variety in suite and bungalow configurations for larger groups or those seeking a signature suite.
Shutters has 198 guestrooms, many with ocean or partial ocean views and standard luxury amenities.
Shutters focuses on ocean-facing rooms and straightforward beachfront accommodation rather than a broad bungalow suite inventory.
The Beverly Hills Hotel’s dining lineup is centered on the Polo Lounge and historic on-site restaurants.
Beverly Hills is better if you want formal, historically notable dining and private dining/event capabilities.
Shutters emphasises beachside dining and ocean views from its restaurants and bars.
Shutters is the simpler choice for casual, seafood- and seaside-focused meals with beach views.
The Beverly Hills Hotel highlights a heated outdoor pool with underwater music, private cabanas and personal pool staff.
The Beverly Hills Hotel’s pool is a focal point for guests seeking a classic resort pool experience in a garden setting.
Shutters’ main draw is direct beach access in addition to an outdoor pool and hot tub.
Shutters’ beachfront location makes the ocean and sand the signature amenity rather than the pool alone.
The Beverly Hills Hotel has a dedicated spa and a 24-hour fitness centre, plus evening dining and a late-night bar.
Beverly Hills supports both daytime spa visits and late-night dining/cocktail options in a more formal setting.
Shutters offers a full-service spa and on-site fitness options, alongside easy access to Santa Monica nightlife and the Pier.
Shutters covers wellness needs and places you within walking distance of Santa Monica’s evening scene.

Shutters on the Beach — direct access to Santa Monica Beach and immediate proximity to the Pier and boardwalk.

The Beverly Hills Hotel — Polo Lounge, Fountain Coffee Room and decades of Hollywood associations.

The Beverly Hills Hotel — multiple ballrooms and large-capacity event spaces, including the Crystal Ballroom and Crystal Garden.

Shutters on the Beach — seaside atmosphere, ocean views from many rooms and beach-focused services.
The Beverly Hills Hotel is on Sunset near Rodeo Drive; Shutters is in Santa Monica and requires a drive to reach Rodeo Drive.
Shutters on the Beach — it sits on Pico Boulevard adjacent to Santa Monica Beach and is the straightforward choice for beach days.
No — both properties welcome guests of all ages; The Beverly Hills Hotel markets a family-friendly pool and Shutters is not adults-only.
The Beverly Hills Hotel — it has multiple large ballrooms and outdoor function areas and higher maximum capacities than Shutters.
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