Magic Castle HotelvsBeverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
Both Magic Castle Hotel and Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel) are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel) ranks significantly higher than Magic Castle Hotel. Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel) has a TripExpert Score of 88 with praise from 17 reviewers such as Time Out, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
Magic Castle Hotel
7025 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028
From $199/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Close to the action (and traffic) of Hollywood, this former apartment building faces busy Franklin Avenue and is a quick walk to the nearby Red Line stop at Hollywood & Highland." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A charming base of operation with large, modern rooms, exceptional staff and a petite courtyard pool where days start with fresh pastries and gourmet coffee." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Located steps from Hollywood Boulevard, the Magic Castle is a quirky, unpretentious 40-room hotel with simple, spacious rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Pennywise travelers love this hotel close to Hollywood action."
Gayot
"Single rooms are equipped with microwaves and mini-fridges, while apartment-style suites all have fully equipped kitchens allowing guests to opt for home cooking."
Not For Tourists
"Sitting at the base of the Hollywood foothills a few blocks behind the world famous Grauman’s Chinese Movie Theatre is the Magic Castle Hotel & Club. Fronted by statues of gargoyles and a..."
The Telegraph
8.0
"A long-time favourite for families vacationing in Hollywood, this amiable hotel is a great bargain for the location." Full review
Frommer's
"Well-located for exploring Hollywood on a budget...large rooms, generic but bright and uncluttered, and full-size kitchens. Unexpected touches of luxury include bathrobes and slippers " Full review
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel Show All Reviews
9500 Wilshire Boulevard, Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212
From $440/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"It was given a massive transformation a couple of years back, adding a spa with blue glass sinks and dramatic light effects."
Fodor's
"At dinner, Hollywood's elite packs the hotel's coolly modern steak house, CUT, featuring steaks and sides by Wolfgang Puck and interiors by architect Richard Meier." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This iconic Beverly Hills hotel is a top luxury pick for business or leisure, families or romance." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Overlooking Rodeo Drive, this dignified 1928 hotel has hosted royalty many times and featured prominently in the 1990 movie Pretty Woman."
Time Out
"The ornate detailing on this Four Seasons-operated gem...recalls 19th-century French splendor, but recent additions such as a Richard Meier-designed restaurant add 21st-century sophistication." Full review
Star Service
"This deluxe hotel is evolving with the times, hosting celebrities and exclusive powwows, entertaining well-heeled business travelers, tourists and even HerbaLife conventions." Full review
BlackBook
"Dignity and refinement—they roll out the red carpet. Not as liberal towards streetwalkers with hearts of gold in the lobby as Pretty Woman made us think, but Richard Gere certainly welcome."
Zagat
4.5
""Impeccable" service from a "staff at the top of its game", plus "gorgeous" rooms and "elegant" suites with outstanding amenities."
Gayot
"The lobby of this stately hotel, a landmark in Beverly Hills since 1928, is outfitted like a Regency/Directoire-era dream, with a trove of gorgeous antiques."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The amenities are very much up-to-the-minute, both in the original Italian Renaissance wing and in the newer addition." Full review