The Beverly HiltonvsPalihouse Santa Monica
Both Palihouse Santa Monica and The Beverly Hilton are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Palihouse Santa Monica scores marginally higher than The Beverly Hilton. Palihouse Santa Monica ranks #39 in Los Angeles with accolades from 14 publications including Time Out, Jetsetter and Wallpaper.
The Beverly Hilton Show All Reviews
9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
From $237/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"In the heart of Beverly Hills, this boxlike eight-story hotel has been attracting city business travelers, movie stars, U.S. presidents, royalty, and tourists alike since 1955." Full review
Fodor's
"Home of the Golden Globe Awards, the Beverly Hilton is as polished as its glitzy address after some pricey renovation." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This 569-room Beverly Hills hotel, the site of the Golden Globes, excels at affordable luxury." Full review
Rough Guide
"This prominent, geometric white hotel at the corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards has a pool and gym, plus in-room plasma TVs, boutique decor and balconies."
Time Out
"Thanks to a remodel in 2007-2008 the rather tired decor has been replaced by a look that's both comfortable and handsome, classic but not wedged in the past." Full review
Star Service
"One-half mile west of Rodeo Drive, this vast, nearly 9-acre hotel remains the largest, most commercial hotel in 90210 and one that leans heavily on conventions, tour groups and splashy media events." Full review
Gayot
"All of the lovely rooms come with high-speed Internet access, and most boast lavish bathrooms and terraces with city views."
BlackBook
"Cabana buffs chill by the pool awaiting more cooling mist and hairless boys. Health buffs get treadmills delivered to their rooms--those in the Wiltshire Tower are chicest."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Beverly Hilton, a Four-Star hotel with a prime location in Beverly Hills, is famous for playing host to the Golden Globes every January." Full review
Jetsetter
"Tony LA glamazon with an A-list pool and serene spa next door to Rodeo Drive." Full review
Palihouse Santa Monica Show All Reviews
1001 3rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
From $255/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
"This hushed hideaway is embraced by gardens and delivers 1920s charm by the bucket." Full review
Time Out
"Palihouse arrives on the Westside, inside a historic 1920s Spanish Colonial building, steps from the Third Street Promenade." Full review
Star Service
"Service is attentive, rooms are generally oversize, and there are a number of the units that sport kitchens and kitchenettes aimed at attracting well-paid long-stay guests." Full review
Gayot
"Just a stroll from the Pacific and mere blocks from posh Montana Avenue and the lively Third Street Promenade."
BlackBook
"In an opulent 1927 Moorish revival building, the new Palihouse Santa Monica has an even cozier feel than its Melrose counterpart."
Fodor's
"Palihouse Santa Monica caters to design-minded world travelers craving spacious rooms and suites decked out in whimsical antiques." Full review
Afar Magazine
"For a beachside pied-à-terre, Palihouse Santa Monica is surprisingly moody and dramatic, with nary a white linen slipcover or seashell detail in sight." Full review
Jetsetter
"A new Santa Monica stay with vintage touches near shops, restaurants and the beach." Full review
Wallpaper
"The historical 36-room landmark features classic examples of Moorish-influenced Mediterranean architecture." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The 37 rooms feel more like a home than a hotel, with fully equipped kitchens inside the suites, high wood beam ceilings, Egyptian cotton linens, 40-inch flatscreens, and more." Full review