Beverly Hills, California
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage ClassicOutside the door
The house
Dorchester CollectionGolden-age Hollywood citadel
A red carpet and striped canopy welcome guests into twelve garden acres running on century-old Hollywood hospitality.
“One of L.A.’s most enduring icons is this stately, pale-pink Five-Star hotel on Sunset Boulevard.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Dedicated bungalow butlers, a complimentary Mercedes house car, and poolside attendant service.
Exceptional
A 1912 landmark whose original estate and script logo named the surrounding city.
Exceptional
Unbroken Hollywood dining rituals endure across green leather banquettes in The Polo Lounge.
What they say
Three Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Gold List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
Also in The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
The standard rooms are lavish enough, mixing modern amenities like Frette linens and oversized bathrooms with 1940s Hollywood-classic decor, complete with private balconies.
“A long, palm lined driveway provides entry into the manicured 12-acre property and reveals architect Paul Revere Williams’ salmon hued deco hacienda.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The grounds buffer guests along Sunset Boulevard, with the boutiques of Rodeo Drive just minutes away.
The rooms
Secluded garden bungalows feature wood-burning fireplaces, and select presidential suites have their own private lap pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool is heated to 82°F and plays underwater movie soundtracks, flanked by striped loungers and private cabanas.
The spa and gym
Treatment suites offer Valmont and Augustinus Bader therapies, alongside steam rooms, saunas, and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Polo Lounge
Live jazz piano accompanies lunch and dinner across signature green leather banquettes and an outdoor courtyard framed by bougainvillea.
the pink-and-green colour palette and the Dorothy Draper-designed banana leaf wallpaper, like a faded celebrity whom you mistook for a high school classmate.
At the table
Sip sunset cocktails on the terrace at Bar Nineteen12, or take a vintage counter seat at Fountain Coffee Room.
How it began

The property opened in 1912 amid open foothills, predating Beverly Hills itself, which later took the hotel's name.
“The guest rooms feature midcentury modern–inspired design, some of the most comfortable hotel beds in the game, and marble bathrooms.”
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.