8/10
“A Place of peace surrounded by nature”
Fantastic place to relax
The Gym could be better
Beverly Hills · head to head
Hotel Bel-Air vs The Peninsula Beverly Hills
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: The Peninsula Beverly Hills is $307 a night less. They are 4.0 km apart.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
$1,131/ night, 2026-10-10
+ $171 taxes & fees · Free cancellation
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The honest take
Both sit at the same 9.6 rating, but Bel-Air runs $1,408 against the Peninsula's $1,106 for the same night, a gap of over $300. Neither listing shows the other lacking much except golf, which only Bel-Air has, so this is really a choice of setting rather than amenity count. The Peninsula gets you more room reviews at a lower price with a rooftop pool and Belvedere's dining room; Bel-Air gets you swans, a canyon, and a much steeper bill. If budget matters more than seclusion, book the Peninsula.
The look and the feel
Hotel Bel-Air
Hotel Bel-Air occupies eleven wooded acres in Stone Canyon, a Mission-style property from the 1940s with pink stucco walls, red-tile roofs, and bougainvillea spilling over covered walkways. The swan pond is a genuine, slightly surreal fixture, and the Bar & Lounge does the old-Hollywood thing properly, with a fireplace, a grand piano, and garden views through French doors. Rooms lean toward soft whites and garden light rather than showy colour, and the whole place has the hush of somewhere built to keep the outside world out. It draws people who want privacy over spectacle, and who don't mind paying for the quiet.
Bel-Air suits couples and anyone seeking seclusion, quiet grounds, and old-Hollywood atmosphere over walkable convenience.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
The Peninsula Beverly Hills sits on Santa Monica Boulevard, a more urban, French-colonial-inflected building with a formal porte-cochère and a lobby that leans toward cream, gilt, and orchids rather than canyon greenery. Belvedere, the in-house restaurant, runs as a proper European brasserie with white tablecloths and an outdoor terrace under the Beverly Hills sky, and the rooftop pool gives skyline views instead of garden ones. Rooms are done in warm creams with the practical extras (iPod dock, minibar) of a hotel built for business travellers as much as romantics. It suits people who want to be near the shops and restaurants of Beverly Hills, not tucked away from them.
The Peninsula suits guests who want central Beverly Hills, brasserie dining, and rooftop views at a noticeably lower nightly rate.
At $302 less a night, the Peninsula gives up nothing named on the facility list except golf, which is a minor loss for most city travellers; the real trade is the canyon seclusion and swan-pond atmosphere of Bel-Air for a more conventional, if still handsome, urban hotel setting.
Bel-Air is the more beautiful place to actually sit still in, with its hidden canyon, swans, and firelit piano bar; the Peninsula is sharper and more sociable but plays a more familiar tune.
The numbers
| Hotel Bel-Air | The Peninsula Beverly Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,438 | $1,131 |
| Guest rating | 9.6/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Reviews | 157 | 215 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 4.0 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Hotel Bel-Air has
- Golf
Only The Peninsula Beverly Hills has
Nothing on our list that Hotel Bel-Air lacks.
What guests actually say
Hotel Bel-Air
- calm luxurious atmosphere
- spacious spotless rooms
- great location for LA
- gym could be better
“We honestly couldn’t fault it!”
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
- exceptional attentive service
- immaculately maintained property
- helpful concierge Kerri
“The service from beginning to end was beyond exceptional.”
The Peninsula's guests come away happier, as review after review singles out exceptional, personalised staff service, whereas Bel-Air's praise centres more on the setting and rooms with one gripe about the gym.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Hotel Bel-Air
- Deluxe King with Patio 1 King Bed Non RefundableRoom Only$1,430
- Deluxe King with Patio 1 King BedRoom Only · free cancellation$1,513
- Deluxe, King Bed, PatioRoom Only$1,526
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
- Deluxe, King BedRoom Only · free cancellation$1,131
- Deluxe Room 2 DoublesRoom Only · free cancellation$1,149
- Deluxe Room 1 KingRoom Only · free cancellation$1,149
In guests' own words
Hotel Bel-Air
10/10
“Amazing stay and easily one of the best hotels we’ve been to.”
As expected, this was probably one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in. The look and feel of the hotel is an experience in itself, and the whole place feels incredibly calm, luxurious, and well thought through. It’s also in a great location for spending a few days in LA. We were upgraded to a much bigger room for our stay, which made it feel even more special. The room was super comfortable, spacious, spotless, an
We honestly couldn’t fault it!
10/10
“Super für Familienmitglieder!”
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The Peninsula Beverly Hills
10/10
“Perfect Beverly Hills Hotel”
It’s perfect. Beautiful, kept in tip top shape. Service from anyone and everyone in the hotel is perfect. Rooms are gorgeous. Pool evokes classic California vibes. Comfortable and luxurious without being pretentious. A+
10/10
“Home Away From Home!”
We were in town to see the Phantom of the Opera for my girlfriends birthday. I had always wanted to stay at the Peninsula Beverly Hills and our experience surpassed all expectations. The entire staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. The Living Room Tea was a terrific experience which I would recommend to anyone. The property was beautifully maintained and our room w
10/10
“Superb Service Makes the Difference”
We last stayed at the PBH about 12 years ago. I remembered it as being a very good hotel. But this stay was truly superb. The hotel was much as we remembered--no major renovation that was apparent. So you might think the facilities are getting a little shabby. Nothing could be further from the truth. The hotel gleamed--immaculately clean, extremely well maintained, and classic without seeming dated. The rooms a
About each
Hotel Bel-Air
Luxurious Rooms with Garden Views Step into a world of elegance at Hotel Bel-Air where each room offers stunning garden views, large windows, and modern furnishings. Relax in style with plush white bedding, spa-style bathrooms, and the option of cozy bathrobes in adult or children's sizes. Amenities Galore Indulge in the hotel's outdoor pool,…
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The Peninsula Beverly Hills
Luxurious Accommodations Indulge in the cream-colored rooms at Beverly Hills The Peninsula, each equipped with an iPod docking station, refrigerator, and minibar for your comfort. Gourmet Dining Experience Savor world-class cuisine at the Belvedere restaurant, offering award-winning meals in a lively European Brasserie setting. Enjoy al fresco dining on the…
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Facilities, in full
Hotel Bel-Air
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Pets allowed
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Pets allowed
Where they are
701 Stone Canyon Road9882 South Santa Monica Boulevard
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