The Standard Downtown LAvsL'Ermitage Beverly Hills
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills scores marginally better than The Standard Downtown. Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills is ranked #30 in Los Angeles with approval from 15 publications like Jetsetter, DK Eyewitness and Forbes Travel Guide.
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
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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
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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"."
L'Ermitage Beverly Hills Show All Reviews
9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
From $503/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"A favorite of fashion designers during awards season, L'Ermitage is tucked discreetly away at the edge of downtown Beverly Hills."
DK Eyewitness
"Discretion is key at this sophisticated Beverly Hills hideaway with the full range of in-room high-tech amenities."
Travel + Leisure
"Minutes from Rodeo Drive, this sleek, Asian-inspired hotel is a favorite with visiting fashionistas." Full review
Star Service
"Located on a busy tree-lined boulevard in a tony residential area near the eastern border with LA proper, this hotel has been doing well under its new owners, Viceroy Hotel Group." Full review
BlackBook
"Stylishly elegant rooms of blonde wood and smart electronics. 800-year-old Chinese screens in hangout lobby and poolside, teak lounge on roof for power players."
Zagat
4.5
""Known for discretion", this luxury Beverly Hills "hideout" is set in a converted apartment building on a "busy" "residential" street and features "great views" from the rooftop pool."
Lonely Planet
"It's hard to resist this understated Raffles outpost in Beverly Hills." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This timelessly elegant Beverly Hills icon sticks to what it knows best—privacy, clean-lined style, and first-class service—and the rich and famous keep coming back." Full review
Gayot
"Here, in the pervasive, private club ambience, there's definitely a vibe of understated elegance and a subdued, residential feel."
Star Service
"The large top-floor fitness center has 15 state-of-the-art exercise stations, a steam room and a massage room. The spa is rather small but offers a full array of treatments. " Full review