Beverly Hills, United States

The Beverly Hills Hotel

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The takeaway

Choose this Beverly Hills landmark for bungalow-garden privacy without giving up the social pull of the Polo Lounge.

About the hotel

Opened in 1912, The Beverly Hills Hotel occupies 12 landscaped acres just north of Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Rooms and suites in the main building sit alongside garden bungalows, giving guests a choice between the hotel’s pink-and-palm-print interiors and a more tucked-away setting. The Polo Lounge remains a focal point, while the outdoor pool and spa make the property as much a place to spend the day as a base for exploring the area.

Choose it if

You want a bungalow reached through garden pathways rather than a room in the main building.
You plan to make the Polo Lounge and the guest-only pool part of your stay.
You’re bringing children and want a family-friendly pool; those under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Skip it if

You want to step straight from your hotel onto a beach; the hotel places area beaches a drive away.
You want the pool without booking a room; pool access is reserved for hotel guests.

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