W HollywoodvsL'Ermitage Beverly Hills
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, W Hollywood scores marginally better than Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills. W Hollywood comes in at 84 with approval from 11 sources such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and BlackBook.
W Hollywood Show All Reviews
6250 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028
From $167/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The "It" hotel of 2011 is the W Hollywood, which opened in January 2010 at the corner of Hollywood and Vine and has been the darling of the dig-me crowd ever since." Full review
Concierge
"The 305 studios and suites are done up in a modern palette of whites and grays, but it's the Hollywood location that sets this hotel apart."
Fodor's
"Just off the historic intersection of Hollywood and Vine and above a busy Metro station, the W Hollywood is ultra-modern and outfitted for the wired traveler." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Rooms live up to the hype generated by your red-carpet arrival." Full review
Time Out
"Nestled in the heart of Hollywood, the glitzy hotel pulls out the red carpet (literally) with its rooftop pool and lounge, grand spiral staircase, Bliss spa and famous Sunday night jazz." Full review
Star Service
"In short, it is a modern free-for-all: one part hotel, one part nightclub, one part residential development and one part neon billboard." Full review
Gayot
"Located at the legendary crossroads of Hollywood and Vine, this W Hotels' outpost brings the Walk of Fame right to your doorstep."
BlackBook
"Extravagant W near HWood tourist hubbub. Business types come for massive party atmo. Rooms typical W, stylish, small."
Zagat
4.5
""Never-wanna-get-up beds" tempt guests to "sleep all day" in the "modern" rooms at this "swanky", "pricey" Hollywood hot spot, but few can resist the view from the rooftop pool."
Oyster
Upscale
"Located on Hollywood Boulevard, W Hollywood is in the center of the neighborhood's party scene, and its bars and rooftop pool are popular local nightspots." Full review
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