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The Beverly Hills HotelvsThe Standard Downtown LA
The Standard Downtown and The Beverly Hills Hotel are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Beverly Hills Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to The Standard Downtown. The Beverly Hills Hotel scores 90 with recommendations from 17 publications such as Zagat, Departures and Rough Guide.
The Beverly Hills Hotel
Concierge
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Oyster
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Star Service
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9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-2938
From $645/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"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..."
"Remarkably still at the top of her game, the "Pink Palace" continues to attract Hollywood's elite after 100 years." Full review
"Staying here means dwelling in the utmost of luxury." Full review
Luxury
"On 12 acres of lush grounds, this historic hotel is a serene, luxurious escape five minutes from Rodeo Drive." Full review
"It’s no longer the trendiest of LA’s luxury hotels, but its exalted place in Hollywood history remains."
"The classic Hollywood resort, with a bold colour scheme and Mission-style design, and surrounded by its own exotic gardens."
"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
"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
"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."
"Phenomenal bungalows where aging A-list actresses recover from facial overhauls. Great pool scene."
The Standard Downtown LA
Concierge
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Jetsetter
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
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550 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
From $220/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"An affordable bastion of cool aimed at the business traveler, the Standard is nothing if not amusing."
"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
"One of the hippest places is the poolside bar on the roof."
"Downtown LA’s original party palace with a retro-style diner, killer pool scene and high-design rooms." Full review
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Be sure to locate the complimentary ear plugs before bed as the rooftop party goes on until the wee hours.
Mid-Range
"The poolside view is still hard to beat, the design is still striking, and the prices can dip way low." Full review
"Downtown’s first trendy hotel made an immediate splash when it debuted in 2002."
"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
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Whatever you do, avoid the rooms near bars and dining outlets!
"A new era of revitalization for downtown L.A. took off running with the opening of the downtown Standard hotel."
"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."
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"."