
The Beverly Hills Hotel
Best for travellers who want an iconic, historic Beverly Hills experience, poolside service and bungalow-style suites.
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The Beverly Hills Hotel is a long-running, iconic Beverly Hills landmark known for its pink‑palace style, family-friendly pool and classic dining; read this if you want traditional Hollywood history and bungalow-style suites. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is a modern, high-profile five-star hotel on Wilshire for travellers who prefer newer luxury, a full-service spa and contemporary public spaces.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for travellers who want an iconic, historic Beverly Hills experience, poolside service and bungalow-style suites.

Best for guests who prefer a contemporary five-star hotel with a large meetings footprint, multiple on-site restaurants and a full-service spa.
When The Beverly Hills Hotel wins: choose the Beverly Hills Hotel if you want Hollywood history, villa/bungalow-style rooms and a family-friendly heated pool with private cabanas and underwater music.
When Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills wins: choose Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills if you want a newer, modern five-star with an on-site full-service spa, multiple restaurants (including Jean‑Georges) and large conference/event capacity.
Bottom line: both are top-end Beverly Hills choices; pick the Beverly Hills Hotel for classic identity, bungalow rooms and a celebrated poolside scene, or pick the Waldorf Astoria for contemporary luxury, spa facilities and sizable event space.
| Category | The Beverly Hills Hotel | Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic Hollywood glamour, landscaped grounds and bungalow suites | Contemporary five-star luxury with modern design and rooftop/terrace spaces |
| Location | Sunset Boulevard near Will Rogers Memorial Park and a short drive to Rodeo Drive | 9850 Wilshire Boulevard, within walking distance of Rodeo Drive and Westfield Century City |
| Size (rooms) | 209 rooms & suites (plus private bungalows) | 170 guestrooms |
| Age | Opened 1912 (historic property) | Not published |
| Pools | Heated outdoor pool with underwater music, private cabanas; family-friendly (open 7am–10pm) | One outdoor pool; pool cabanas available (surcharge) |
| Restaurants & bars | Four venues (Polo Lounge, Cabana Cafe, Fountain Coffee Room, Bar Nineteen12) | Three restaurants including Jean‑Georges, plus 2 bars/lounges and a coffee shop |
| Spa & wellness | On-site Beverly Hills Hotel Spa with four treatment rooms and a couples suite; 24‑hour gym | Full-service spa with treatment rooms, sauna and fitness facilities |
| Known for | Old-school Hollywood history, private bungalows and the Polo Lounge | Modern luxury brand recognition and a large conference/meeting footprint |
| Event & meeting space | Multiple ballrooms and event lawns (largest capacities up to ~850 standing); various private meeting rooms | Conference center and meeting rooms totaling about 67,813 sq ft (6,300 m²) |
| Family policy | Welcomes children of all ages; family-friendly pool and complimentary babysitting options | Welcomes all ages (not adults-only) |
The Beverly Hills Hotel sits on Sunset Boulevard across from Will Rogers Memorial Park, a short drive or walk to Rodeo Drive.
Choose this if you want the classic Sunset Boulevard setting and quick access to south Beverly Hills attractions.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills sits on Wilshire Boulevard within walking distance of Rodeo Drive and Westfield Century City.
Choose this if you prefer a central Wilshire location near shopping and contemporary Beverly Hills destinations.
The Beverly Hills Hotel emphasizes bungalow-style accommodations and a long list of named suites.
Pick The Beverly Hills Hotel for distinctive bungalow and suite options tied to the hotel's heritage.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills offers modern guestrooms and private furnished balconies across 170 rooms.
Pick Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills if you prefer contemporary rooms with modern bathroom fittings and balcony options.
The Beverly Hills Hotel is home to long-established dining spots including the Polo Lounge and the Fountain Coffee Room.
Choose The Beverly Hills Hotel for classic restaurants with Hollywood history and a variety of casual and formal options.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills features multiple restaurants (including Jean‑Georges) plus two bars and a café.
Choose Waldorf Astoria for contemporary fine dining and multiple on-site culinary choices.
The Beverly Hills Hotel pool is a key part of its identity — a heated outdoor pool with cabanas and underwater music.
Pick The Beverly Hills Hotel if a historic, family-friendly pool experience with cabanas and music matters most.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills has one outdoor pool and rooftop terrace space for guests.
Pick Waldorf Astoria for a modern pool setting paired with rooftop terrace spaces and accessible facilities.
The Beverly Hills Hotel offers an on-site spa and a 24‑hour fitness centre, plus informal evening spots.
Choose The Beverly Hills Hotel for a traditional spa programme and round‑the‑clock gym access within a historic setting.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills centres wellness around a full-service spa and fitness facilities.
Choose Waldorf Astoria for a contemporary spa focus and modern evening venues with terrace options.

The Beverly Hills Hotel — choose for the property's long history, Polo Lounge and bungalow suites.

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills — choose for a modern full-service spa and contemporary public spaces.

The Beverly Hills Hotel — family-friendly pool, children welcome and complimentary babysitting options.

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills — large conference centre and extensive meeting space (about 67,813 sq ft / 6,300 m²).
Both are within easy reach of Rodeo Drive; Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is on Wilshire within short walking distance, while The Beverly Hills Hotel is a short walk or quick drive from Rodeo Drive via Sunset Boulevard.
The Beverly Hills Hotel is explicitly family-friendly with a heated, family‑friendly pool and childcare/babysitting options; Waldorf Astoria welcomes all ages but emphasizes a modern five‑star environment.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills lists about 67,813 sq ft (6,300 m²) of conference and meeting space; The Beverly Hills Hotel also has substantial ballrooms and event lawns (largest capacities up to ~850 standing), so both handle large events but Waldorf publishes a large total square footage.
Neither property is adults-only, and neither hotel is beachfront; both are inland in Beverly Hills.
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