Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, Beverly Hills, United States
5-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.6 / 5
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is a five-star luxury tower on Wilshire Boulevard, designed by French architect Pierre-Yves Rochon and anchored by a grand three-story lobby. Guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies with city views, sitting areas, minibars, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, with upgraded rooms adding iPads and one-bedroom suites offering stocked kitchens, Bluetooth speakers, and private terraces. On-site dining and drinking options include a posh French fusion restaurant and three cocktail lounges, among them a rooftop bar with 360-degree views, plus 24/7 room service. The property also houses an ultrachic spa and a rooftop pool that guests have singled out for celebrations. Set about a 12-minute walk from Rodeo Drive, the hotel sits within a few kilometers of the Hammer Museum, LACMA, the Petersen Automotive Museum, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and The Grove, and roughly 6 miles from the Hollywood Walk of Fame and other Hollywood landmarks. With a 4.6 rating from nearly 2,000 reviews, it is consistently ranked among the top luxury stays in Los Angeles.
Best for
This hotel suits luxury travelers and couples seeking an upscale, design-forward stay near Beverly Hills shopping, thanks to its proximity to Rodeo Drive, rooftop pool, spa, and multiple lounges. It also appeals to museum-focused visitors, given its short distance to LACMA, the Hammer Museum, the Petersen Automotive Museum, and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Special-occasion travelers, such as those celebrating birthdays, will find the rooftop pool and attentive service well suited to marking milestones.
Travel tips
Rodeo Drive is roughly a 12-minute walk away, making the hotel a convenient base for shopping without needing a car for that trip. Major attractions like Universal Studios Hollywood, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Hollywood Sign are several miles off, so plan on driving or rideshare for those excursions, and expect Los Angeles traffic to affect timing. Given the array of nearby museums (LACMA, Hammer, Petersen, Academy Museum), it's worth scheduling a full day for the Miracle Mile/mid-city museum cluster.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the attentive, above-and-beyond service, with specific mentions of staff going out of their way to make celebrations like rooftop pool birthday gatherings memorable. The food, including handmade noodles and fresh shrimp dishes, draws compliments for quality and flavor, though some reviewers note that dining prices run high. A few comments point to inconsistencies in food service, such as a cold dish not being promptly corrected. Overall sentiment remains strongly positive, with several guests describing it as one of the best hotel experiences in Los Angeles.
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