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Why stay at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills?
You stay at the Beverly Wilshire for the address and the execution behind it. The hotel sits at the junction of Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive, which is not an accident: it was built in 1928 on the understanding that this was where Beverly Hills would organise itself, and it has been correct for nearly a century. Rodeo Drive begins at the front door, the lobby carries the confidence of a building that does not need to introduce itself, and Four Seasons runs the day-to-day at the standard that makes the group trustworthy across trips. For a business stay, a milestone weekend or a first trip to Beverly Hills where you want the recognised address rather than the quiet one, this is the benchmark.
The hotel occupies two connected buildings. The original Wilshire Wing keeps its prewar proportions and higher ceilings, so those rooms feel larger and more characterful, while the Beverly Wing added in 1971 is the contemporary operational standard. That split is the property in miniature: a genuinely historic Beverly Hills landmark run with modern precision. Set expectations for a city-centre grande dame rather than a garden retreat, and understand that the pool and spa are strong without being the sprawling resort acreage of Bel-Air, and the Beverly Wilshire delivers exactly what its corner promises.
What are the best rooms to request?
Request a Wilshire Wing room or a corner suite on a high floor, because the original 1928 building is where the character lives. The Wilshire Wing rooms are larger and taller-ceilinged than their Beverly Wing counterparts, with the Four Seasons standard of fit-out applied to genuinely generous prewar spaces, and the upper-floor corner suites open the outlook over the low-rise Beverly Hills streetscape in two directions at once. The Beverly Wing rooms are the reliable operational standard, excellent beds and precise service, but they are the newer and more uniform product. For an anniversary or a proposal, the step up to a Wilshire Wing suite is the one worth making.
One honest caveat: this is a busy city-centre hotel at a landmark intersection, not a hushed hideaway, and entry rooms at the lower categories can look out onto the interior or the boulevard rather than the postcard. The two-wing layout also means the room product is not uniform, so it is worth naming your preference for the Wilshire Wing at booking rather than leaving it to chance. Treat the room as your base for Rodeo Drive and the Beverly Hills dining circuit, book the wing and floor you want, and there is very little to fault.
Ask for a high Wilshire Wing corner suite and reserve CUT by Wolfgang Puck a day or two ahead, as it is one of the harder Beverly Hills tables during awards season. If you are marking an occasion, the Four Seasons team handles champagne, flowers and a private set-up, so give them your timing in advance.
What is the dining and the bar scene like?
Dining is a genuine reason to book. The signature restaurant is CUT by Wolfgang Puck, the Michelin-recommended steakhouse that put a contemporary spin on the classic steak room, with an open kitchen and prime cuts and seafood from around the world, and the adjoining CUT Lounge for cocktails and a lighter menu. THE Blvd is the all-day room, serving fresh California cuisine with prime views over Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive, and it doubles as the lobby meeting ground that turns into an extension of the local business community during the working day and awards season. There is also a Pool Bar and Cafe for lighter poolside plates and 24-hour in-room dining, so you can eat well without leaving the building, from a working lunch to a long celebratory dinner.
Does it have a spa and pool?
Yes, and the wellness offer is a real strength for a city-centre hotel. The Spa at Beverly Wilshire is a Forbes Five-Star spa with a full treatment menu, a distinction that puts it among the more decorated hotel spas in Los Angeles. The pool is a single heated Mediterranean-style outdoor pool set between the two wings, with cabanas and lounge chairs, and it is the social axis of the hotel in the afternoon when the light is at its most generous. There is a fitness centre alongside. This is not the multi-acre resort spread of a Bel-Air or a beach property, but as an urban Beverly Hills wellness offer it is comfortably above the market.
Signature amenities
At Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive
Beverly Hills · the Wilshire and Rodeo Drive corner
What's nearby
- Rodeo Drive
Luxury shopping1 min walk - Two Rodeo
Via Rodeo lane2 min walk - Beverly Cañon Gardens
Public garden7 min walk - Century City
Offices & Westfield7 min drive - Greystone Mansion
Historic estate10 min drive
The landmark, the rooms, the pool
Facade
Wilshire Wing room
Pool
CUT & lobbyHow does the Beverly Wilshire compare with Beverly Hills's other five-star hotels?
Against the Beverly Hills field, the Beverly Wilshire is the address-and-execution choice, and the decision comes down to what you want your days to look like. The Peninsula Beverly Hills is the service-first alternative, smaller and famed for a staff-to-guest ratio and rooftop that set the local standard. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is the modern glass tower with a rooftop pool and Spago on the ground floor, the newest of the group. The Beverly Hills Hotel is the pink-palace icon in the hills, built around bungalows and the Polo Lounge rather than a boulevard corner. The Beverly Wilshire's own trade-off is that it is a busy city-centre landmark rather than a quiet retreat, and its two-wing layout makes the room product less uniform than a single new build.
| Hotel | Style | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Wilshire | 1928 Rodeo Drive landmark | Location, dining, Four Seasons polish | Busy corner; two-wing room mix |
| The Peninsula Beverly Hills | Discreet Beverly Hills five-star | Service, villas, quiet luxury | Higher rates; less of a scene |
| Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills | Modern glass tower | Rooftop pool, Spago, newest build | Contemporary, not historic |
| The Beverly Hills Hotel | Bungalow icon in the hills | Gardens, Polo Lounge, privacy | Away from the shopping core |
Frequently asked questions
When did the Beverly Wilshire open and who runs it?
The Beverly Wilshire opened in 1928 at the junction of Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive, and it is operated by Four Seasons as Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. It spans two buildings, the original 1928 Wilshire Wing with its prewar proportions and the Beverly Wing added in 1971.
How many rooms and suites does the Beverly Wilshire have?
There are 395 rooms and suites across the two wings. The Wilshire Wing rooms are larger and more characterful, with high prewar ceilings, while the Beverly Wing rooms are the contemporary standard. The upper-floor suites deliver corner layouts with city views over Beverly Hills.
What are the restaurants and bars at the Beverly Wilshire?
The signature restaurant is CUT by Wolfgang Puck, a Michelin-recommended steakhouse, alongside the adjoining CUT Lounge. THE Blvd serves all-day California cuisine overlooking Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive, and there is a Pool Bar and Cafe plus 24-hour in-room dining.
Does the Beverly Wilshire have a spa and pool?
Yes. The Spa at Beverly Wilshire is a Forbes Five-Star spa with a full treatment menu, and the hotel has one heated Mediterranean-style outdoor pool with cabanas set between the two wings, along with a fitness centre.
Where is the Beverly Wilshire located in Beverly Hills?
The hotel is at 9500 Wilshire Boulevard, on the corner where Rodeo Drive meets Wilshire in Beverly Hills. Rodeo Drive shopping starts at the front door, Two Rodeo is a two-minute walk, and Century City is about seven minutes by car.
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