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The honest take
The Peninsula Beverly Hills is $396 cheaper a night, rated higher by guests (9.6 vs 9.4), and has more reviews behind that score. The Beverly Hills Hotel has a hot tub and golf that the Peninsula doesn't list, but at this price point those are marginal draws against a full spa, rooftop pool and gym the Peninsula does offer. Unless you specifically want the Pink Palace's mythology and bungalow culture, the Peninsula is the better booking on the numbers alone.
The look and the feel
The Beverly Hills Hotel
The Beverly Hills Hotel is pure old Hollywood theatre: pink stucco and green banana-leaf wallpaper by Don Loper, a lobby that still smells faintly of the 1950s even after every renovation. The Polo Lounge banquettes have hosted deal-making since the studio era, and the Fountain Coffee Room's curved counter is a genuine period piece, not a pastiche. Bungalows scattered through tropical gardens give it a private, secretive quality that low-slung LA hotels rarely manage, and the pool with underwater music is more a set piece than a place to actually swim. It draws people who want to feel inside a film about old Hollywood, not just near one.
Right for people who want to stay inside Hollywood folklore and don't mind paying a premium for atmosphere over amenity breadth.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
The Peninsula trades mythology for polish: cream-toned rooms, a European-brasserie energy at Belvedere, and a rooftop pool that functions as an actual amenity rather than a photo backdrop. The building reads as considered rather than storied, Beverly Hills luxury hotel design of the modern international school, all clean lines and quiet good taste rather than pink-palace kitsch. It's a short walk from Rodeo Drive rather than sitting on Sunset, which puts it closer to shopping and further from the canyon-adjacent hush the other hotel trades on. It suits people who want five-star comfort and service without the theatre.
Right for people who want top-tier comfort, spa and gym facilities, and a slightly better guest record, without paying for legend.
Choosing the Peninsula over the Beverly Hills Hotel means giving up a hot tub and golf access, both minor against the wellness facilities the Peninsula already has.
The Beverly Hills Hotel is the more beautiful and characterful place to simply be in, because its pink-and-green theatricality and bungalow gardens are unrepeatable design history, while the Peninsula, for all its polish, is a very good version of a style found in luxury hotels everywhere.
The numbers
The Beverly Hills Hotel
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
Price, same night
$1,566
$1,131
Guest rating
9.4/10
9.6/10
Reviews
177
215
Stars
★★★★★
★★★★★
Facilities on our list
9
7
Distance apart
1.7 km
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The Beverly Hills Hotel has
Hot tub
Golf
Only The Peninsula Beverly Hills has
Nothing on our list that The Beverly Hills Hotel lacks.
What guests actually say
The Beverly Hills Hotel
exceptional attentive staff
iconic building and history
gorgeous pool and rooms
inconsistent service quality
lacking room amenities
slow check-in process
“Iconic building with unmatched history”
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
exceptional personalised service
immaculately maintained property
helpful concierge Kerri
“The Peninsula Beverly Hills is the epitome of luxury!”
Peninsula guests come away happier, as reviews consistently praise flawless, personalised service with no complaints, while Beverly Hills Hotel guests note inconsistent service and amenity shortfalls despite the iconic setting.
Service was hit and miss, service with an attitude and when paying 2000 USD a night I would expect service to be outstanding, during breakfast often I was not greeted but said want coffee? and others were greeted etc, so do think service levels are equal to everyone
5/10
“Ticked off the list but don’t feel the draw to return”
Iconic building with unmatched history
Staff were friendly
No coffee facility in the room!!
Bath amenities are not plentiful or as high end as I would expect
Bath water stopper didn’t work
No signature scent to the hotel - surprising they haven’t considered that as a branding opportunity
45 minute delay to check in (past 3pm) with no goodwill offer other than a sorry…..
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
Luxurious Accommodations The Beverly Hills Hotel, known as “The Pink Palace,” offers bright and elegant rooms with marble bathrooms, TVs, and minibars. The spacious suites and bungalows provide a unique Hollywood experience inspired by famous guests. Celebrity Dining Indulge in dining fit for celebrities at The Polo Lounge, a popular spot at the hotel. For…
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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
The Beverly Hills Hotel
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
9641 Sunset Boulevard9882 South Santa Monica Boulevard
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