The Beverly Hills Hotel
The iconic pink 'Pink Palace' on Sunset Boulevard with bungalows, the Polo Lounge and old-Hollywood pedigree.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is The Beverly Hills Hotel worth it?
The Beverly Hills Hotel deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
Lush gardens, private bungalows and a century of Hollywood lore make this the definitive grande-dame LA stay.
- 02
The glamour is real, and so is the price — and its Brunei ownership has drawn boycotts you should be aware of.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep The Beverly Hills Hotel.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Beverly Hills Hotel is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, The Beverly Hills Hotel is an easy yes.
You care about the visual experience
The Beverly Hills Hotel rewards a trip built around beauty & photography.
Think twice if
You're watching the budget
The Beverly Hills Hotel can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
You're traveling with kids
With kids, The Beverly Hills Hotel needs the right timing and tolerance.
History and culture matter to you
The Beverly Hills Hotel offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
What you're near — and what you're not
- Beverly Hills shopping and Rodeo Drive
- Sunset Boulevard
- Quiet residential setting
- Beaches and the Westside coast
- Downtown LA and the Arts District
- Reliant on driving for most outings
What you're paying for
A mix of rooms, suites and the famous garden bungalows. Bungalows are the signature splurge and the most private option; standard rooms are still firmly in the luxury tier. Expect a resort-grade fee structure and very high rates year-round.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Very high; top luxury tier
Sources and method (3)
- The 'Pink Palace' on Sunset Boulevard is operated by the Dorchester Collection, owned by the Sultan of Brunei; Brunei's 2014 sharia penal code triggered high-profile boycotts and pulled events. cbsnews.com ↗
- Brunei announced a moratorium on the law's harshest penalties in 2019. en.wikipedia.org ↗
- abcnews.go.com ↗