Mr. C Beverly HillsvsThe Standard Downtown LA
Both Mr. C Beverly Hills and The Standard Downtown are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Mr. C Beverly Hills ranks marginally higher than The Standard Downtown. Mr. C Beverly Hills has a TripExpert Score of 83 with recommendations from 13 reviews including The Telegraph, Forbes Travel Guide and Afar Magazine.
Mr. C Beverly Hills Show All Reviews
1224 Beverwill Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035
From $299/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Luxury
"Though the name claims Beverly Hills, the 138-room Mr. C (of the Cipriani brand) is really located in West L.A." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"A Beverly Hills high-rise with a cool pool scene and 138 guest rooms with private balconies. Californian retro glam." Full review
Time Out
"From the tiny bowties on the toiletries to the cocktail shakers in each room, Mr. C has a genuine old-world Hollywood vibe going for it." Full review
Star Service
"After four fabulous years in business, this hotel’s career now eclipses many of the shooting stars that have passed though Mr. C's doors since its inception." Full review
Gayot
"Along with the rooms and suites, guests can also choose from a handful of residential bungalows with gourmet kitchens and plunge pools."
BlackBook
"Swish Italo brand perfect for Beverly Hills, being established celeb-magnet in NYC."
Zagat
"European-influenced accommodations equipped with balconies, Carrera marble bathrooms and pillow-top mattresses outfitted in Mascioni linens."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"As one of the newer luxury hotels in Los Angeles, Mr. C Beverly Hills belongs to none other than the famed Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The hotel seems like a dream transformed into reality." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Black-and-white classic film stills and Beverly Hills views impart a sense of place." Full review
The Standard Downtown LA Show All Reviews
550 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
From $220/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"An affordable bastion of cool aimed at the business traveler, the Standard is nothing if not amusing."
Fodor's
"Built in 1955 as Standard Oil's company's headquarters, the building was completely revamped under the sharp eye of owner André Balazs, giving it a sleeky, cutting-edge feel." Full review
Insight Guides
"One of the hippest places is the poolside bar on the roof."
Jetsetter
"Downtown LA’s original party palace with a retro-style diner, killer pool scene and high-design rooms." Full review
i
Be sure to locate the complimentary ear plugs before bed as the rooftop party goes on until the wee hours.
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The poolside view is still hard to beat, the design is still striking, and the prices can dip way low." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Downtown’s first trendy hotel made an immediate splash when it debuted in 2002."
Star Service
"The style, facilities and attitude-laden staff do their part to make this celebrity merry-go-round of a hotel stand on its own." Full review
i
Whatever you do, avoid the rooms near bars and dining outlets!
Gayot
"A new era of revitalization for downtown L.A. took off running with the opening of the downtown Standard hotel."
BlackBook
"Former oil company HQ. Rooms come in 10 sizes with hot stereos, giant TVs and some with transparent showers, so bring a conservative Christian friend and start snapping pics."
Zagat
3.8
"For the "full-on LA experience", stay at this Downtown "hipster" boutique where you'll see "lots of movie stars – or attractive people who just look like stars"."