The Beverly Hills Hotel - Dorchester Collection

Rooms and decor

Picture your car turning in under a row of towering palms, slowly revealing a pastel-pink building standing amid 12 acres of green tropical gardens — that first moment is when you understand why The Beverly Hills Hotel earned the name The Pink Palace. It opened in 1912, older than the city of Beverly Hills itself, and today sits under Dorchester Collection, the renowned luxury hotel group. What has held people for over a century is the classic Hollywood Regency design, which keeps the golden-age mood intact, from the famous green-and-pink Martinique banana-leaf wallpaper you recognize instantly, to the art-deco lines and pastel shades in every corner. Walk into the lobby and you feel like you've stepped onto a classic film set, every detail kept charming yet clean and ready to welcome you. The overall feel isn't loud or ultra-modern; it's luxury with a story built up over generations — quiet, confident, and refined. Anyone who loves genuine old Hollywood will likely fall for it from the first step.

Food and amenities

The heart of what sets this place apart is the 22 private bungalows hidden around the garden. Each one offers high privacy, like having your own house in a tropical garden in the middle of LA — legendary stays that world-famous stars have chosen for generations. Rooms and suites in the main building carry warm pastel tones in the Hollywood Regency style, with soft beds, generous space, and garden-and-palm views from many of them. On amenities, it's complete and charming in a way you won't find elsewhere. The highlight everyone mentions is the Polo Lounge, the legendary bar and dining room that's been an entertainment-industry meeting spot for nearly a century, with a shaded garden patio for sipping. Next is the Fountain Coffee Room, a small breakfast spot with a curved retro counter dating to the 1940s, serving milkshakes and classic American breakfasts in a setting so charming it becomes a favorite. The pool is known as one of LA's most beautiful and storied, ringed by private cabanas and The Cabana Cafe for lazy sunbathing and drinks. Rounding it out is the La Prairie spa, bringing its upscale treatment brand for a full reset. Everything ties neatly back into the building's story.

Location and getting there

The Pink Palace's location is a dream for anyone who wants to stay in the heart of luxury LA. The hotel sits on Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, one of the city's best districts, near Beverly Gardens Park along Santa Monica Boulevard, and just a few minutes by car from the famous Rodeo Drive shopping strip and the Golden Triangle, lined with designer boutiques, well-known restaurants, and galleries. If you love shopping and strolling upscale streets, this is the dream address. Other city landmarks are easy too: Hollywood and the Walk of Fame are about a 15-20 minute drive, The Getty Center art museum around 15 minutes, and Santa Monica with the Santa Monica Pier on the west side about 20-25 minutes. LAX airport is roughly a 20-30 minute drive depending on traffic. Since LA is easier to navigate by car than by public transit, the hotel offers valet parking and a concierge to handle your travel. In short, if you want to base yourself in the city's most luxurious district, close to high-end shopping, with a short drive out to everything else, this location fits perfectly.

Things to know before booking

Straight talk to help you decide. The first thing to brace for is that pricing sits at the top of the Los Angeles market, with several extras billed separately from the room: service charges, valet parking, and food and drink priced to match the luxury. The final checkout total often runs higher than it looked at booking, so ask about the various fees up front and budget for this part. Second, the design is classic Hollywood Regency, true to the building's legend, which is a selling point, but some reviewers hoping for a sleek modern luxury hotel may feel certain rooms or corners are very classic or older than expected. Brand-new is not what this place sells; if you want a strongly contemporary design, consider other options. Third, because it's a famous legendary hotel, it draws plenty of events, Polo Lounge visitors, and people stopping by for photos. At busy times — big event days and weekends especially — it can feel less quiet and private than some expect. Anyone wanting maximum privacy should consider a garden bungalow. The group has also faced calls for a boycott tied to the brand's owner, which some travelers may weigh before deciding to book.

Our take

After our team read through hundreds of real guest reviews, The Beverly Hills Hotel sells "genuine Hollywood legend plus a 12-acre tropical-garden atmosphere plus renowned Dorchester Collection service" so fully that it's hard to find a rival. If the trip in your head is staying in the pink palace that world-famous stars have chosen for over a century — waking to a stroll through the palm garden, breakfast at the Fountain Coffee Room, sunbathing by the legendary pool, then cocktails and dinner at the Polo Lounge and a soak at the La Prairie spa — this is the choice that stays with you. It's best for couples after a romantic luxury trip, luxury travelers chasing a top-tier experience, and anyone smitten with old-Hollywood classic charm. But if you're after a brand-new, sleek modern design, or value bang-for-buck above all, the storied luxury and top-tier price here may give you pause. Overall our team gives it 9.1/10. Best for couples and luxury travelers who value story, atmosphere, and legendary service more than the newness of the design.