Andaz West HollywoodvsThe Peninsula Beverly Hills
Both properties are endorsed by professionals. On balance, The Peninsula Beverly Hills ranks slightly higher than Andaz West Hollywood. The Peninsula Beverly Hills ranks #7 in Los Angeles with endorsements from 19 reviews such as Zagat, BlackBook and Rough Guide.
Andaz West Hollywood Show All Reviews
8401 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Guest rooms are pretty minimalist in decor, but comfortable; half have views of the Strip (with blackout shades to deal with the flashing lights at night)." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The famed Hollywood Hyatt House (aka Riot House) has been reopened as an Andaz, Hyatt’s mod urban brand." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"It's no longer as hip or famous as its West Hollywood neighbors (the Chateau, Sunset Tower, and Mondrian), and the service can be spotty." Full review
Time Out
"It's the perfect perch from which to sip on grown-up cocktails and gaze at the next generation of rockers partying on the Strip." Full review
Star Service
"Don't let the sassy boutique feel fool you: This is a deluxe-leaning offering with service that steps a little higher than what you'll find at the more colorful Mondrian.
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Gayot
"Massive in size and raucous in reputation, this former Hyatt offers a sizzling hotel experience to touring rock bands, celebrities and tourists alike."
BlackBook
"The glory days of the Riot Hyatt long gone, but nothing can take away location cachet. Still technically a Hyatt, but going under boutiquey Andaz label."
Zagat
4.3
"The former "Riot Hyatt" – "legendary" for all the musicians who "trashed the rooms" here – this "modern", "swanky" Sunset Strip star with a "killer rooftop pool"."
Fodor's
"On the north side of the Sunset Strip, the ANdAZ is a youthful update of the former Hyatt West Hollywood, catering to hipsters, techies, and rock stars." Full review
Afar Magazine
"These days, the rock-star legacy carries on mostly in hotel lifestyle: free minibar snacks replenished daily, a personal everything-you-need Andaz Host, and the highest rooftop pool in L.A." Full review
The Peninsula Beverly Hills Show All Reviews
9882 South Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
From $635/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"One of L.A.'s three finest hotels... Has risen above the rest by making ultraservice its hallmark." Full review
Concierge
"Tucked away amid quiet gardens just west of Beverly Hills' main drag, this hotel has the impeccable and invisible service you'd expect from a Peninsula outpost."
Fodor's
"This French Rivera–style palace is a favorite of Hollywood bold-face names, but all kinds of visitors consistently describe their stay as near perfect—though expensive." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"One of the best hotels -- if not the best hotel -- in the entire L.A. area, the Peninsula bills itself, accurately, as an "exclusive oasis"." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Antiques and artwork grace rooms, suites, and villas, all brimming with high-tech features, including wireless web access and satellite TV."
Rough Guide
"Luxury celebrity digs featuring ultra-chic rooms, suites and villas thick with graceful furnishings, along with pool, sun deck, cabanas, rooftop gardens and whirlpool."
Time Out
"Designed to look and feel like a private estate, the Peninsula exudes opulence." Full review
Time Out
"The Peninsula extends luxury and excellent service to its Beverly Hills outpost's Club Bar, the hotel's cocktail lounge. Understated, unobtrusive (and quite expensive—glasses of wine up..." Full review
Star Service
"Midway between Rodeo Drive shopping and Century City office towers, this hospitable giant sets the luxury standard in Los Angeles, and California for that matter." Full review
Gayot
"This discreet hotel, which is related to the venerable Peninsula in Hong Kong, is elegant without being stuffy."