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Why does L'Ermitage Beverly Hills matter?
L'Ermitage matters because it has done one thing longer than any competitor in its class: it has held Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond ratings without a break since 1975, the longest unbroken run of any all-suite hotel in the world. That claim reads as statistical, but what it stands for is operational. A hotel does not sustain the most demanding ratings in the industry across five decades of changing standards, ownership and competition by accident. It does it through an accumulation of quiet consistency that resists a single headline feature, and the 116 suites on Burton Way are the argument. The property has since added a MICHELIN Two Key rating, the guide's marker for a genuinely special stay, which places its record in the current era rather than only the past.
The other defining decision is the format. L'Ermitage has been all-suite from opening and remains so: there are no standard rooms, only suites, which is unusual even among Beverly Hills five-star hotels. That changes the character of a stay. Every guest gets a separate living area at minimum, and the hotel is built around the assumption that people will actually settle in rather than simply sleep. Set against the grande-dame theatre of the Beverly Hills Hotel or the polished bustle of the Peninsula, L'Ermitage is the discreet, residential choice, the address for guests who want Beverly Hills service without Beverly Hills spectacle. If you value privacy, space and staff who remember you over a lobby scene, this is the benchmark.
What are the best suites to request?
Request a higher-floor suite on the quiet residential side and step up a category for the extra living space, because space is the entire point here. Since the hotel is all-suite, even the smallest accommodation is a junior suite with a separate living area, a marble bathroom with a soaking tub and the particular quality of room that reads as a small apartment rather than an upgraded bedroom. The larger categories add proper dining tables and, in the top suites, full kitchens. The flagship is the L'Ermitage Suite, which runs up to roughly 4,450 square feet with a private screening room, a spa treatment room and an office with a fireplace, one of the largest and most complete suites in Beverly Hills. For a milestone stay, that top category is a genuine event rather than simply a bigger room.
One honest caveat: the outlook is not the reason to book. L'Ermitage sits on a residential boulevard rather than a hillside, so the views are pleasant streetscapes and, from the upper floors and the rooftop, the mountains beyond, but this is not a room-with-a-skyline hotel. The design has been refreshed over the decades and reads as warm and current rather than dramatically of-the-moment, which suits the residential character but will feel understated to anyone expecting a design statement. Treat the suite as a private base rather than a viewing platform, and there is very little to fault.
Ask the desk about the rooftop cabanas when you book a spa treatment, since the pool and the treatment cabanas share the same rooftop and a morning slot pairs well with a quiet afternoon by the water. For a long stay, request a suite category with a full kitchen so the residential format works the way it was designed to.
What is the dining and the bar scene like?
Dining centres on Costa Covo, the hotel's Italian restaurant from executive chef Todd Matthews, which brings a sense of place and a la-dolce-vita ease to a hotel that had historically kept its restaurant quiet. The menu runs from market-fresh crudo to a simply prepared cacciucco, handmade pasta and classic cuts with vibrant seasonal vegetables, and it functions as a genuine neighbourhood room for the Burton Way corridor rather than only an in-house convenience. It is a less theatrical scene than the Polo Lounge a mile north or the Tower Bar to the east, which is exactly why regulars use it. For a quiet, high-quality dinner without the reservation politics of the Beverly Hills marquee rooms, Costa Covo is an easy default.
Does it have a pool and spa?
Yes, and both sit on the roof, which is where L'Ermitage answers the Beverly Hills topography. The rooftop holds a heated pool with cabanas and open views across the city to the mountains, an elevated vantage that the low-rise streets below cannot offer. The full-service spa runs a comprehensive treatment menu and uses rooftop cabanas for some services, so a treatment here comes with air and light rather than a windowless basement room. It is a wellness offer scaled to a 116-suite hotel rather than a resort, but it is well judged for the property, and the rooftop is the single amenity guests remember most.
Signature amenities
On a quiet Burton Way boulevard
Burton Way, a residential boulevard minutes from Rodeo Drive
What's nearby
- Rodeo Drive
Luxury shopping4 min drive - Beverly Center
Shops & dining5 min drive - Cedars-Sinai
Medical center4 min drive - The Grove
Shopping & dining10 min drive - Century City
Business district12 min drive
The suites, the rooftop, the residential calm
Exterior
Suite
Rooftop pool
BathroomHow does L'Ermitage compare with Beverly Hills' other five-star hotels?
Against the field, L'Ermitage is the all-suite, low-key, residential benchmark, and the choice comes down to how loud you want your stay to be. The Peninsula Beverly Hills is the service-and-scene standard, a full grande hotel with villas and a rooftop that hosts the industry. The Maybourne Beverly Hills is the British-run alternative with a stronger restaurant and bar scene. Chateau Marmont, further east above the Sunset Strip, trades polish for bohemian culture and privacy-as-policy. L'Ermitage's own trade-off is that it is deliberately quiet: there is no lobby theatre and the views are residential rather than dramatic, which is the price of the calm that its regulars come for.
| Hotel | Style | Best for | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| L'Ermitage Beverly Hills | All-suite, residential five-star | Space, privacy, long stays | Quiet, residential views not dramatic |
| The Peninsula Beverly Hills | Grande five-star with villas | Service, scene, business | Busier, higher rates |
| The Maybourne Beverly Hills | British-run Beverly Hills luxury | Restaurant and bar scene | Less discreet than L'Ermitage |
| Chateau Marmont | Bohemian Sunset Strip landmark | Culture, privacy, character | Dated by design, hands-off service |
Frequently asked questions
Why is L'Ermitage Beverly Hills significant?
L'Ermitage has held Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond ratings continuously since 1975, the longest unbroken run of any all-suite hotel in the world. It is an all-suite property with 116 suites and no standard rooms, on Burton Way in Beverly Hills, and it also holds a MICHELIN Two Key rating.
How many rooms does L'Ermitage Beverly Hills have?
There are 116 suites and no standard rooms, since the hotel has been all-suite from opening. The smallest category is a junior suite with a separate living area, and the largest is the L'Ermitage Suite, which runs up to about 4,450 square feet with a private screening room, a spa treatment room and an office.
What is the restaurant at L'Ermitage Beverly Hills?
The hotel restaurant is Costa Covo, an Italian room from executive chef Todd Matthews, serving crudo, handmade pasta, cacciucco and classic cuts alongside seasonal vegetables. There is also a rooftop pool bar and 24-hour in-suite dining.
Does L'Ermitage Beverly Hills have a pool and spa?
Yes. There is a rooftop heated pool with cabanas and city and mountain views, and a full-service spa with rooftop treatment cabanas. Valet parking and high-speed WiFi are complimentary.
Where is L'Ermitage Beverly Hills located?
The hotel is at 9291 Burton Way in Beverly Hills, on a quiet residential boulevard about a four-minute drive from Rodeo Drive. Beverly Center, The Grove and Cedars-Sinai are all within a short drive, and Century City is close for business.
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