Is Beverly Wilshire worth it? Honest pros and cons
Yes — Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel is worth it if you want a central, high-service base for shopping, dining and events in Beverly Hills and value an on-site Forbes Five-Star spa, a year-round Mediterranean-style pool, and multiple dining options. It’s a luxury stay with strong service and facilities, but expect premium pricing and typical downtown-LA traffic when leaving the immediate area.
In this guide
Location — right on Rodeo Drive
The hotel sits at 9500 Wilshire Boulevard at the intersection with Rodeo Drive, placing you a 1–2 minute walk from Rodeo Drive and steps from the Golden Triangle shopping district. That makes it practical for shopping, short sightseeing trips and many dining options within walking distance.
Nearby destinations reachable by short drives include Westfield Century City (about 3 minutes), museums such as LACMA and the Petersen (roughly a 10–15 minute drive), and beaches like Santa Monica (roughly 12–20 minutes by car in light traffic). Traffic in Los Angeles can extend those times, so plan accordingly.
- Rodeo Drive: ~1–2 minute walk
- Westfield Century City: ~3-minute drive
- LACMA / Petersen: ~10–15 minute drive
- Santa Monica Pier: ~12–20 minute drive (in light traffic)
| Nearby | Typical travel |
|---|---|
| Rodeo Drive | 1–2 minute walk |
| Westfield Century City | ~3-minute drive |
| Santa Monica Pier | ~12–20 minute drive |
Rooms and suites — options for different stays
The property offers 395 total accommodations (258 guest rooms and 137 suites) across two historic wings. Room types range from Signature Room and Studio Suite up through one-bedroom and corner suites; a few examples are listed below using the exact room names.
Expect classic luxury fittings after the most recent full renovation completed in 2022. If views or outdoor space matter, several room types include balconies.
- Studio Suite
- Signature Room, Balcony
- Suite, 1 Bedroom (Rodeo)
- Suite, Corner (Beverly)
- Suite, 1 Bedroom (Wilshire)
| Room type | Typical bed |
|---|---|
| Studio Suite | 1 King Bed |
| Signature Room, Balcony | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |
| Suite, 1 Bedroom (Rodeo) | 1 King Bed |
Dining and bars — on-site variety
Dining options include CUT by Wolfgang Puck (steakhouse), THE Blvd (Californian cuisine with an outdoor terrace overlooking Rodeo Drive), the Pool Bar & Cafe for poolside fare, and two lounges including CUT Lounge and THE Blvd Lounge. CUT operates on a dinner schedule (Tue–Thu and Fri–Sat) and the Pool Bar & Cafe runs daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Reservations are recommended for CUT and THE Blvd for busier times; non-hotel guests can dine at THE Blvd. The hotel also offers private dining spaces for events and milestone meals.
- CUT by Wolfgang Puck — dinner service, reservations recommended
- THE Blvd — breakfast, lunch, dinner, terrace overlooking Rodeo Drive
- Pool Bar & Cafe — daily 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. for casual poolside fare
- CUT Lounge and THE Blvd Lounge for cocktails and light bites
| Venue | Typical offering |
|---|---|
| CUT by Wolfgang Puck | Steak & seafood; dinner hours Tue–Thu, Fri–Sat |
| THE Blvd | Californian cuisine; breakfast–dinner and terrace |
| Pool Bar & Cafe | Poolside sandwiches, salads, cocktails; 11:00–5:00 |
Pool, spa and fitness — strong wellness offerings
The outdoor Mediterranean-style pool is open year-round (daily 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) and measures 20 x 41 ft with a 5 ft depth. Poolside cabanas are available to book, and guests under 14 must be supervised by an adult. Non-hotel guests can access the pool only by renting a cabana or booking a qualifying spa treatment.
The Spa at Beverly Wilshire is a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star spa (as of the recent dossier) with nine treatment rooms and a range of signature treatments. Spa hours and treatment booking details are available through the hotel; certain signature treatments are 90 minutes and listed in the dossier.
- Pool open daily 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; year-round
- Pool size: 20 x 41 ft; depth 5 ft
- The Spa at Beverly Wilshire — Forbes Five-Star, 9 treatment rooms
- Fitness Centre — bi-level, open 24 hours
| Wellness | Notes |
|---|---|
| Spa | Forbes Five-Star; 9 treatment rooms; specific 90-minute signature treatments listed in dossier |
| Fitness Centre | Bi-level, overlooks pool, open 24 hours |
| Pool | Mediterranean-style; cabanas available; guests under 14 supervised |
Service, practicalities and policies
Four Seasons service elements include a multilingual concierge able to arrange transfers, private cars, and local plans, a 24-hour front desk, and valet parking with in-and-out privileges for registered guests. The hotel provides free Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas.
Standard check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM (noon). The minimum check-in age for the main guest is 18. The property is smoke-free and accommodates cats and dogs under 30 pounds with signature pet amenities.
- Check-in: 3:00 PM; check-out: 12:00 PM (noon)
- Minimum check-in age: 18 for the main guest
- Valet parking available for an additional fee; in-and-out privileges for registered guests
- Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel; smoke-free property
- Pets: cats and dogs under 30 lbs allowed with pet amenities
| Practical item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary throughout property |
| Parking | Valet for a fee; in-and-out privileges |
| Pet policy | Dogs/cats <30 lbs welcome; signature pet amenities |
Events, weddings and business use
Beverly Wilshire offers extensive event space with a largest ballroom (The Ballroom) arranged on two levels and listed banquet capacity up to 880. Additional venues include Le Grand Trianon, Le Petit Trianon, Rodeo Terrace and private dining rooms, plus a Royal Suite with extensive indoor and outdoor space.
The property supports full-service wedding and meeting planning, room blocks and catering. For groups and high-profile events the hotel provides private check-in options for blocks of rooms and a variety of function-room sizes.
- The Ballroom: up to 880 banquet guests; 14,300 sq ft
- Le Grand Trianon: mezzanine-level ballroom, capacity 263
- Rodeo Terrace: outdoor terrace with Rodeo Drive views (capacity varies)
- Royal Suite: large event venue with terrace for private celebrations
| Venue | Max banquet capacity |
|---|---|
| The Ballroom | 880 |
| Le Grand Trianon | 263 |
| Le Petit Trianon | 150 |
