The Beverly Hills Hotel: The legendary ‘Pink Palace’ on Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills with iconic Polo Lounge, Cabana Cafe, and Dior Spa

Commanding 12 lush private acres of towering palm trees, banana plants, and bougainvillea along Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, California, The Beverly Hills Hotel opened in May 1912—predating the incorporation of the city of Beverly Hills itself. Affectionately known worldwide as the 'Pink Palace' and operating as the crown jewel of the Dorchester Collection holding Forbes Five-Star accolades, the 210-room legend is the definitive Hollywood sanctuary. Famously frequented by Marilyn Monroe (who lived in Bungalow 1A and 7), Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, and Charlie Chaplin, the hotel features the world-famous Polo Lounge, the palm-lined swimming pool with private pink cabanas, the retro Fountain Coffee Room, and the holistic Dior Spa.

Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished Golden-Age Hollywood glamour: red-carpeted pathways beneath signature green-and-white striped canopies lead guests into the iconic banana-leaf-wallpapered lobby with chilled sparkling champagne. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Beverly Hills cultural, shopping, and entertainment pursuits: strolling down the palm-lined residential avenues of Beverly Hills, shopping along world-famous Rodeo Drive (5 minutes away), touring the historic Greystone Mansion and Gardens, cruising Sunset Boulevard through West Hollywood to the Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu (20 minutes away), lounging in a private pink cabana by the heated pool with citrus spritzes, and reserving a booth in the Polo Lounge.

Palace living balances Hollywood glamour with restorative wellness: the Dior Spa features private treatment suites, steam rooms, relaxation lounges, and skincare therapies by French couture house Christian Dior. Dining is legendary: modern American-Californian gastronomy at the Polo Lounge (with live jazz patio dining and signature McCarthy salads), poolside salads and smoothies at the Cabana Cafe, and buttermilk pancakes at the 1949 Fountain Coffee Room.

Accommodations comprise 210 rooms, suites, and 23 famous private standalone bungalows scattered across the tropical gardens ranging from 45 to 300 square metres. Each residence features custom pastel pink-and-green decor, wood-burning fireplaces, private garden terraces or plunge pools, king beds, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.

Hollywood enthusiasts, design purists, and luxury travelers seeking the legendary Pink Palace, Polo Lounge booths, and private garden bungalows in Beverly Hills should book The Beverly Hills Hotel without hesitation. Travelers seeking sterile modern glass business towers should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.8 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 3,600 reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 4,200 reviews.