The Beverly Hills HotelvsChateau Marmont
Both properties are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Chateau Marmont ranks marginally better than The Beverly Hills Hotel. Chateau Marmont comes in at #6 in Los Angeles with positive reviews from 20 sources including Gayot, Star Service and Fodor's.
The Beverly Hills Hotel Show All Reviews
9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-2938
From $645/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The legendary "Pink Palace" opened in 1912, and the city of Beverly Hills literally grew around it. Today, the landmark Spanish Colonial building, still painted a garish Pepto-Bismol..."
Fodor's
"Remarkably still at the top of her game, the "Pink Palace" continues to attract Hollywood's elite after 100 years." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Staying here means dwelling in the utmost of luxury." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"On 12 acres of lush grounds, this historic hotel is a serene, luxurious escape five minutes from Rodeo Drive." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"It’s no longer the trendiest of LA’s luxury hotels, but its exalted place in Hollywood history remains."
Rough Guide
"The classic Hollywood resort, with a bold colour scheme and Mission-style design, and surrounded by its own exotic gardens."
Time Out
"The famous pink stucco façade, the manicured grounds and the sumptuous rooms of the Beverly Hills Hotel look as fresh and fanciful as they did on opening day 100 years ago." Full review
Star Service
"Wedged between Benedict Canyon and Crescent Drive, one-half mile north of Wilshire Boulevard, this is the most fabled hotel in Beverly Hills, attracting both celebrities and the tourists..." Full review
Gayot
"Despite its great age, the "Pink Palace" is more alluring than ever, with its coral-pink façade, signature banana-leaf wallpaper and twelve lush acres of tropical gardens."
BlackBook
"Phenomenal bungalows where aging A-list actresses recover from facial overhauls. Great pool scene."
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