10/10
“It was the best staycation I have ever had!”
Room Service staff was excellent! Breakfast wonderful!!
Los Angeles · head to head
The Maybourne Beverly Hills vs JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE is $802 a night less. They are 12.4 km apart.
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The honest take
Book the Maybourne Beverly Hills if the point of the trip is Beverly Hills itself and you can absorb $1,059 a night; it rates higher (9.6 vs 8.9), and it's the more considered piece of design. Book the JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE if you want downtown, sports, convention business, or simply half the price at $483 with a huge, well-reviewed operation behind it. They sit 12.4 km apart, which in Los Angeles terms means two different cities and two different nights out. The Maybourne wins on pedigree and setting; the JW wins on scale, price and proximity to Crypto.com Arena and L.A. LIVE.
The look and the feel
The Maybourne Beverly Hills
The Maybourne Beverly Hills occupies the old Beverly Wilshire annex site rebuilt as a Maybourne property, and it plays the part: Frette linens, a rooftop pool deck, a spa with sauna and hot tub, and The Terrace restaurant looking over Beverly Canon Gardens. This is the Maybourne Hotel Group house style transplanted from London and Cap Ferrat — pale stone, brass detailing, discreet floral arrangements, a bar built for quiet money rather than spectacle. The street outside is Rodeo Drive adjacent, all valet cars and boutique windows, and the crowd is industry executives and shoppers rather than tourists.
Couples and Beverly Hills regulars who want a boutique-scaled, design-led stay within walking distance of Rodeo Drive.
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
The JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE is a big glass tower dropped into the L.A. LIVE entertainment complex next to Crypto.com Arena, built for volume: four restaurants, a rooftop pool with city views, a gym, 24/7 room service, iPod docks in rooms that read more corporate than romantic. The lobby moves fast — game-night crowds, convention badges, families heading to Staples Center events — and the design is competent hotel-chain modern rather than a considered interior. It works because it works, not because it charms you.
Anyone attending an event at the arena or convention centre, or travelling on a budget that still wants a rooftop pool and multiple restaurants.
At $483 the JW Marriott gives up nothing on its own facility list, but it lacks the Maybourne's pet-friendly policy, golf access and the more intimate rooftop scene — the gap is really one of address, scale and the level of personal service that comes with 208 reviews averaging 9.6 rather than a 770-review convention hotel.
The Maybourne is the more beautiful place to actually sit in — its rooms and bar are built around quiet materials and a specific setting, where the JW is a well-run machine for moving large numbers of people through Los Angeles efficiently.
The numbers
| The Maybourne Beverly Hills | JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,105 | $303 |
| Guest rating | 9.6/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Reviews | 208 | 770 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 10 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 12.4 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only The Maybourne Beverly Hills has
- Pet
- Golf
- Rooftop
Only JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE has
Nothing on our list that The Maybourne Beverly Hills lacks.
What guests actually say
The Maybourne Beverly Hills
- excellent room service
- wonderful breakfast
- fantastic location
- pricing is high
- unhelpful and rude staff
“It’s the finest hotel I have been able to stay in my life when I am able to afford.”
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
- great location
- friendly staff
- good facilities
- homeless and drug use nearby
“Great trip to LA.. GO DODGERS!!”
Maybourne guests come away happier overall, praising near-perfect stays despite some staff and price gripes, while JW Marriott guests note safety concerns around the hotel's location.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
The Maybourne Beverly Hills
- Superior, King Bed, AccessibleRoom Only$1,105
- Superior, 2 Queen BedsRoom Only$1,105
- Deluxe, King BedRoom Only$1,154
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
- Run of HouseRoom Only$324
- Double DeluxeRoom Only$326
- Room, 1 King BedRoom Only$341
In guests' own words
The Maybourne Beverly Hills
10/10
“Brilliant in its class”
It’s the finest hotel I have been able to stay in my life when I am able to afford.
Pricing but worth it if u can afford it.
6/10
“great but staff need an upgrade like the Maybourne in France or Claridges in London.”
breakfast was ok and Location is fantastic.
The staff were not very good, unhelpful, uninterested and rude except for the door staff.
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
10/10
“Great trip to LA.. GO DODGERS!!”
Great location, friendly staff
About each
The Maybourne Beverly Hills
Luxurious Amenities Indulge in Frette bathrobes, a rooftop pool, and a spa with a sauna and hot tub at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Exquisite Dining Experience Savor California-inspired cuisine at The Terrace while overlooking the beautiful Beverly Canon Gardens, and enjoy crafted cocktails at the Maybourne Bar. Convenient Location Located just a short…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
Luxurious Accommodations Experience luxury at its finest at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live, with spacious rooms featuring modern amenities like a 42-inch flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi access, and an iPod docking station. Enjoy 24/7 room service and top-notch comfort during your stay. Rooftop Pool and Wellness Take in breathtaking city views from the outdoor…
Check-in — · Check-out 11:00 AM
Facilities, in full
The Maybourne 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
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
Where they are
225 North Canon Drive900 West Olympic Boulevard
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