Donovan H.
Yelp
With the vast amount of hotels in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, there isn't many places that are iconic with as much history as "The Beverly Hilton". Ever since its grand opening back in 1955, this has been the prime location for the annual Golden Globe awards, motion picture events, and other major gatherings that bring in well-known stars from around the world. This place is not small as it sits on 9 acres of land. And with it brings 7 total floors with nearly 600 rooms in all sizes. Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, it lies at the intersection of Wilshire Blvd/Santa Monica Blvd.
I made my reservation through a travel app roughly 2 weeks prior to coming here. Everything was straightforward and efficient. Check-in time was at 4:00pm and we arrived shortly after during the afternoon of Saturday 7/27/2024. I do want to point out that (during 2024), there is NO self-parking but rather valet only. The flat rate is $65 where they will park your vehicle in the underground parking garage. I also want to mention that this hotel is going through a major renovation and overhaul that eventually will be completed by 2027-28 and right before the 2028 Summer Olympics (that will be held in Los Angeles). This includes a better entrance (as the signs can be a bit confusing for many) and many more upgrades that will eventually take shape in the months and years to come.
Check-in process was also quite simple as I gave them my credit card (on file), showed them my ID, and the front desk clerk handed us two key cards. What I particularly like about this hotel is that check-out time is not until 12pm. The bellboy also loaded our luggage and took it up to our room. As far as the room we got, it was a deluxe size complete with a king size bed, dining area w/chairs, 65" TV, mini fridge, closet w/two bathrobes/slippers, charging stations in both night stands, iPad for hotel information, and snacks/drinks/beer/spirits for purchase. Our room also came with a balcony w/lounge chairs and a fairly nice view of the city. The bathroom itself came equipped with several lighting options, glass doors to the shower/toilet, a dispenser that includes body wash, shampoo, and conditioner, a heavy duty hairdryer, vanity mirror w/lighting, and multiple towels.
Going back to the hotel itself, this place is absolutely HUGE. On the ground level, they offer an indoor fitness center complete w/showers, state-of-the-art machines, filtered water, and other amenities. You will also notice a heated pool (named the Oasis) that is on the ground level that offers drink service, multiple lounge chairs, and cabanas. And on the roof level is the exclusive "CIRCA 55 Rooftop Restaurant + Lounge" that offers high-end breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner options with amazing panoramic views of the city. In addition to all of these features, this hotel offers themed music nights, corporate events, ballroom dancing, meetings, and even weddings.
Our stay was a pleasant one and I fell asleep within minutes on the king-size pillowtop mattress with 1100 thread count sheets. I am not someone that goes to the super high end spectrum when it comes to hotels but I got a very good deal (AAA + government discounts) that I just couldn't pass up. The entire staff (receptionist, valet employees, bellboy, room service, and bar/restaurant employees) were friendly, attentive, and accommodating. I definitely will stay here again and can't wait to see how impressive the renovations will be. With that said and done, I am giving "The Beverly Hilton" a respectable and above average four stars.