Is The Beverly Hills Hotel worth it? Honest pros and cons
Short answer: For many travelers the Beverly Hills Hotel is worth it if you value classic Hollywood history, private gardens and a full-service property with pool, spa and several well-known restaurants. If you primarily want modern minimalism, the price or variable room sizes may not match your priorities.
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Location and arrival
The Beverly Hills Hotel sits at 9641 Sunset Blvd, directly across from Will Rogers Memorial Park and a short walk to Rodeo Drive. The location makes it convenient for shopping, short drives to Sunset Strip and access to many Los Angeles sights.
Airport options vary; Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is the closest by distance while Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is commonly used — road drive times depend on traffic and can vary considerably.
- Address: 9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
- Complimentary house car service within a three-mile radius on scheduled days
- Nearby: Rodeo Drive (short walk), Sunset Strip (short drive)
| Nearby place | Typical travel |
|---|---|
| Rodeo Drive | Short walk or 1–5 minute drive |
| Sunset Strip | Around a 5-minute drive |
| LAX | Variable drive time depending on traffic |
Rooms, suites and bungalows — what to expect
The property lists 209 rooms and suites and a wide set of room names and formats, from Deluxe Room and Superior Room up through multiple Bungalow and Suite options such as Bungalow 1, Bungalow 5, Rodeo Bungalow Suite, Crescent Bungalow Suite, Beverly Hills Suite, Paul R. Williams Suite and Presidential Bungalow. Room sizes and layouts vary considerably.
If you want private outdoor space or a more residential feel, consider booking a bungalow (for example Bungalow 1, Bungalow 5 or Bungalow 22) or one of the named suites. Standard rooms include options like Deluxe Room, Junior Suite and Deluxe Balcony Room.
- Sample room names (exact listings): Deluxe Room; Junior Suite; Superior Room; Deluxe Balcony Room; Bungalow Room; Rodeo Bungalow Suite; Bungalow 5; Bungalow 22; Beverly Hills Suite; Presidential Bungalow.
- One extra bed can be arranged in most rooms or suites for $35 per night.
- A selection of accessible rooms and suites is available.
| Category (examples) | Beds (as listed) |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed |
| Bungalow 5 | 1 King Bed |
| Rodeo Bungalow Suite | 1 King Bed |
Amenities: pool, spa, fitness and practical perks
The hotel operates a heated outdoor pool exclusively for hotel guests, open daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM; it features underwater music, private cabanas and dedicated pool staff. The Cabana Cafe serves poolside daytime dining.
The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa is on the Promenade level and is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with four treatment rooms, a duet/couple's suite, a nail salon and a relaxation room. The gym/fitness centre is open 24 hours by key-card and provides complimentary fruit, juices and water.
- Pool hours: 7:00 AM–10:00 PM (hotel guests only).
- Spa hours: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (on Promenade level).
- Fitness centre: 24-hour access with key-card.
- Complimentary bicycle rental available (up to two hours daily, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM).
| Amenity | Availability / Notes |
|---|---|
| Pool | Heated, hotel guests only, 7 AM–10 PM |
| Spa | Daily 10 AM–6 PM; multiple signature treatments |
| Fitness Centre | Open 24 hours with key-card access |
Dining and the Polo Lounge
Dining options on site include the Polo Lounge (breakfast through dinner with a Sunday patio brunch), The Cabana Cafe for poolside daytime dining, the Fountain Coffee Room (a 19-stool diner counter open for breakfast and lunch), and Bar Nineteen12 near the lobby and pool terrace.
Dress codes vary by venue: the Polo Lounge asks for smart attire, while the Cabana Cafe and Fountain Coffee Room are smart casual. Reservations for the Polo Lounge are available via standard restaurant booking channels; the Fountain Coffee Room operates as a walk-in counter.
- Polo Lounge hours: 7:00 AM–11:00 PM (breakfast à la carte 7–11 AM; Sunday brunch on the patio starts at 11:00 AM).
- Cabana Cafe breakfast service: 9:00 AM–11:30 AM.
- Fountain Coffee Room hours: 7:00 AM–4:00 PM (walk-in counter).
- Bar Nineteen12 hours: Tue–Sat 6:00 PM–1:00 AM.
| Venue | Focus / Notes |
|---|---|
| Polo Lounge | Classic American with an Italian edge; smart dress code |
| Cabana Cafe | Poolside daytime dining; smart casual |
| Fountain Coffee Room | Diner counter; walk-in only |
Events, weddings and meeting spaces
The property offers extensive event space across indoor ballrooms and outdoor gardens — notable venues include the Crystal Ballroom and Crystal Garden, Rodeo Ballroom and several smaller private rooms and boardrooms. The hotel publishes capacities and floor measurements for these rooms.
If you are planning a wedding or large event, the hotel requires use of in-house catering. Event planners should confirm curfew and capacity limits directly with the hotel since listings aggregate multiple figures.
- Crystal Ballroom capacities listed by the hotel include up to 850 theatre-style and varied banquet capacities.
- Crystal Garden and Rodeo Ballroom are used for outdoor or terrace-linked events.
- The hotel provides a Polo Private Dining Room and smaller boardroom options for meetings.
| Venue | Typical maximum capacity (source listings) |
|---|---|
| Crystal Ballroom | Theatre up to 850; banquet figures vary |
| Crystal Garden | Outdoor garden venue (capacity listed in hotel materials) |
| Rodeo Ballroom | Banquet and reception capacities listed by the hotel |
Costs, policies and who should book
Room rates and add-ons fluctuate; the property is not an all-inclusive resort — meals, spa treatments and some extras are charged separately. Practical fees and policies you can expect include on-site valet parking (listed at $70 per day), a pet fee for up to two dogs ($150 per stay), and a rollaway/extra-bed fee of $35 per night when arranged.
Check-in is 3:00 PM and standard check-out is 12:00 PM; early or late check-in/out can be requested up to one hour before/after these times and late check-out fees apply per published rules. The minimum check-in age is 18 and guests must present photo ID and a credit card at check-in.
- Valet parking: on-site (listed at $70 per day).
- Pet policy: up to two dogs (max 20kg/45lbs each) for $150 per stay; cats are not permitted.
- Extra bed: $35 per night in most rooms.
- Check-in/out: check-in from 3:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM.
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum check-in age | 18 years (primary guest) |
| Valet parking | $70 per day (on-site) |
| Pets | Dogs allowed up to two per room for $150 per stay; cats not permitted |
