
The Beverly Hills Hotel
Best for classic Hollywood glamour, central Beverly Hills access, and iconic dining (Polo Lounge, Fountain Coffee Room).
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The Beverly Hills Hotel is a historic, city-center luxury hotel best for travelers who want classic Hollywood service, iconic dining and easy access to Rodeo Drive. Terranea Resort is a large five-star coastal resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, aimed at guests who prefer resort-style amenities, ocean views and outdoor activities.
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Best for classic Hollywood glamour, central Beverly Hills access, and iconic dining (Polo Lounge, Fountain Coffee Room).

Best for oceanfront resort time, on-site outdoor activities and multiple pools across a large property.
When The Beverly Hills Hotel wins: Choose the Beverly Hills Hotel if you want a compact, landmark hotel in the heart of Beverly Hills with landmark restaurants, a single heated outdoor pool with cabanas, and quick access to Rodeo Drive and the city’s attractions.
When Terranea Resort wins: Choose Terranea if you want a true resort experience—many rooms with private patios/balconies, multiple outdoor pools, more on-site activities (golf lessons, kayaking, guided ecotours), and direct coastal views on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
Bottom line: Pick The Beverly Hills Hotel for proximity to downtown Beverly Hills shopping, historic rooms and a celebrated dining program; pick Terranea for a larger oceanfront resort with more pools, outdoor programming and space to spread out.
| Category | The Beverly Hills Hotel | Terranea Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, hotel-townhouse feel with Hollywood heritage | Large coastal resort with resort-style amenities and outdoor programming |
| Location | 9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills — city-center, near Rodeo Drive | 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes — coastal, on the Palos Verdes Peninsula |
| Size (rooms) | 209 rooms & suites | 582 rooms (air-conditioned) per supplier listing |
| Who it suits | Guests wanting classic Beverly Hills luxury, restaurants and short drives to attractions | Guests wanting an all-ages coastal resort with many on-site activities |
| Pools | One heated outdoor pool with underwater music, private cabanas | Number of outdoor pools - 4 (multiple poolside bars and cabanas available) |
| Restaurants & bars | Polo Lounge, The Cabana Cafe, Fountain Coffee Room, Bar Nineteen12 (legendary Polo Lounge) | Five restaurants, five bars/lounges and four poolside bars (including Mar'sel) |
| Spa & wellness | The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa — 4 treatment rooms, a duet suite, nail salon; gym open 24/7 | Full-service spa with treatment rooms; fitness classes and on-site fitness facilities |
| Signature features | Iconic 'Pink Palace' identity, close walk to Rodeo Drive, underwater music pool | Clifftop ocean views, bluff-top trails, complimentary area shuttle within 5 mi |
| Family & kids | All ages welcome; family-friendly pool and complimentary babysitting/childcare noted | All ages welcome; children’s club (surcharge) and supervised childcare (surcharge) |
| Accessibility | Accessible rooms are available; accessible parking and some assistive services | Wheelchair accessible with accessible room types listed |
The Beverly Hills Hotel sits on Sunset Boulevard across from Will Rogers Memorial Park and a short walk or drive to Rodeo Drive.
Best if you want immediate access to Beverly Hills shopping, restaurants and city attractions.
Terranea Resort occupies coastal land on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with cliff and ocean views.
Best if you prefer an ocean-edge setting and easy access to coastal trails and shorelines.
The Beverly Hills Hotel offers 209 rooms and suites including private bungalows and several suite categories.
Choose it for intimate, heritage rooms and bungalow-style suites in a compact property.
Terranea lists 582 air-conditioned rooms including casitas, bungalows and ocean-view suites.
Choose it for a wide selection of room types and many ocean-view or patio-equipped options.
Dining at The Beverly Hills Hotel centers on the Polo Lounge and long-running Fountain Coffee Room.
Choose it for iconic, restaurant-focused dining and classic Beverly Hills service.
Terranea offers a broader resort dining lineup across multiple restaurants and pool bars.
Choose it for variety and convenient pool-to-table service across a spread-out resort.
The Beverly Hills Hotel has one heated outdoor pool reserved for hotel guests, with cabanas and underwater music.
Choose it if you want a single, well-staffed hotel pool experience near the city.
Terranea has multiple outdoor pools and direct coastal access from the Palos Verdes bluffs.
Choose it for more pool options, beachfront-style activities and ocean views.
The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa provides a small, high-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center.
Choose it for boutique spa treatments and a standby 24/7 gym in a compact property.
Terranea pairs a full-service spa with a long list of on-site activities and fitness classes.
Choose it if you want resort programming and outdoor activities alongside spa services.

The Beverly Hills Hotel—steps from Will Rogers Memorial Park and a short drive to Rodeo Drive and central Beverly Hills attractions.

Terranea Resort—clifftop ocean outlook, multiple pools and a long menu of outdoor and water activities.

The Beverly Hills Hotel—Polo Lounge and the Fountain Coffee Room are landmark dining venues with a long history.

Terranea Resort—more rooms, children’s club (surcharge), supervised childcare and activity options across a larger property.
The Beverly Hills Hotel is in central Beverly Hills with short drives to Rodeo Drive, museums and Hollywood-area sites.
Terranea Resort is on the Palos Verdes Peninsula with bluff-top and oceanfront room types and easy access to coastal trails and beaches.
Yes. The Beverly Hills Hotel welcomes children of all ages and describes its pool as family-friendly; Terranea lists children’s programs and supervised childcare (surcharge).
No. Both properties offer breakfast for an additional fee; Terranea lists a full-breakfast surcharge and The Beverly Hills Hotel notes optional breakfast surcharges.
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