Chateau MarmontvsSofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills and Chateau Marmont are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, Chateau Marmont is preferred by most writers compared to Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Chateau Marmont scores 91 with approval from 20 sources like Concierge, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
Chateau Marmont Show All Reviews
8221 W. Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
From $450/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The funky luxury oasis revels in its lore-filled past, yet it's hipper and more exclusive than ever." Full review
Concierge
"Although it sits at the eastern end of the Sunset Strip, it's set so high up from the road and surrounded by such dense vegetation that it feels like a secret oasis."
Fodor's
"Celebs like Johnny Depp appreciate this swanky hotel for its secluded cottages, bungalows, and understated suites and penthouses." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Its French-flavored indulgence may look dated, but this faux castle has long lured A-listers with its five-star mystique and legendary discretion." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"As Hollywood's most notorious celebrity hideaway, the Chateau Marmont is the best spot for A-list sightings, especially in its two fantastic (yet reasonably priced) restaurants." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Famous recluses such as Greta Garbo holed up in this quirky French castle-style hotel, whose policy of discretion still ensures steady celebrity bookings."
Rough Guide
"Iconic, Norman Revival hotel, which resembles a dark castle or Hollywood fortress and has hosted all manner of celebrities."
Travel + Leisure
"Behind the Marmont’s lush, paparazzi-shielding hedges, discretion and privacy rule—a trait that has made it an infamous favorite of celebrities." Full review
Time Out
"One of the many beautiful things about this Hollywood Hills fixture is that it's barely changed over the decades." Full review
Star Service
"Overflowing with Hollywood history and patina, this hotel is filled with style and grace, something this town is in short supply of. " Full review
Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Show All Reviews
8555 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048
From $190/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"With the exception of the Euro beats pumped into the lobby, the Sofitel does everything right." Full review
Concierge
"The 295 rooms are flooded with light, and the decor... is a grown-up take on California style. The service is just as polished."
Lonely Planet
"The Sofitel is the latest comeback kid among LA's luxe lodges, thanks to a $40 million cash infusion that created a place of sleek sophistication and unfussy ambience." Full review
Time Out
"A shopper's paradise but a driver's nightmare—that's the best way to describe the location of this hotel, close to the Beverly Center in the heart of one of the most congested areas in LA." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel is still the sole French pedigree in the city, and an excellent ambassador for 21st-century Parisian style. " Full review
Gayot
"This 295-room urban retreat underwent a $40 million renovation, resulting in a sophisticated and welcoming nod to the European roots of the Accor group to which it belongs."
BlackBook
"Stunning lobby, plush rooms, super luxe bathrooms stocked with prized Lanvin toiletries. Service beyond impeccable."
Zagat
4.3
""Elegant and sleek", this Beverly Grove "VIP establishment" offers "modern, classy" facilities, including a spa, outdoor heated pool and fitness center."
Jetsetter
"French elegance meets Hollywood hip with modern bistro fare, celeb-fave bar and sprawling spa." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The 295 rooms are flooded with light, and the decor—buttery yellow walls, blond wood accents, ivory lacquered chests—is a grown-up take on California style." Full review