Opened in 1912 amid the fields of the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, the Beverly Hills Hotel and its luxurious bungalows were a mainstay of the Hollywood scene since day one. There’s something to be said for the place that gave Beverly Hills its name and turned it into one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the country. The Fountain Room Coffee Room, famous for its pies, cakes, and breakfast options, was where Geffen Records signed Guns N’ Roses onto its label. The poolside Cabana Cafe is best for soaking up those Southern California rays (the McCarthy chopped salad is especially popular), while the Polo Lounge is said to be a favorite among Hollywood executives. The Beverly Hills Hotel feels like an urban resort, with a 19,000-square-foot spa, an iconic pool and lounge area decorated in a Barbie-esque pink, a bar, and three dining options. The Marilyn Monroe bungalow is resplendent with touches of pink while the Howard Hughes is aviation themed and features dark woods and forest greens. Each bungalow is unique: Some are themed after famous former patrons.
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They include a dreamy one-bedroom, Rat Pack suite in the Crescent Wing that was a favorite of Frank Sinatra it’s decked out with a full bar, grand piano, and a patio. The guest rooms feature midcentury modern–inspired design, some of the most comfortable hotel beds in the game, and marble bathrooms. The 210 guest rooms in the main building and 23 bungalows sit on 12 landscaped acres. Today the hotel is run by the global luxury hotel group Dorchester Collection, and the famous cursive sign, whose font was created by architect Paul Revere Williams, one of the few Black architects at the time in L.A., still greets guests upon arrival. But as the city of Beverly Hills developed, the hotel-nicknamed the Pink Palace-became a perennial favorite among the Hollywood set ranging from Golden Age stars like Charlie Chaplin and Marilyn Monroe to modern day celebrities like the Kardashians, Saweetie, and Mark Wahlberg. But we have about an 80 percent occupancy rate, which is a little higher than our other bungalows.When the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel first opened for business in 1912, Beverly Hills was just a suburb of Los Angeles, and the hotel provided a place for people to stay when looking at parcels of land to live on in the area. When we first built these bungalows, I thought it would be like Las Vegas, where the large suites remain mostly empty. _SB:_We have some celebrities who stay there, but the average guests are very successful businesspeople.
We made sure that the exteriors matched the existing pink-stucco bungalows. SB: Looking at them from the outside, you would have no idea that they weren’t built in 1912 with the rest of the hotel. What considerations were taken into account? When you’re paying $17,000 a night and you can walk 23 feet less to get to your room, I think it’s a little more attractive.ĪD: Both bungalows were constructed in 2011 and designed by Rottet Studio. Plus, it’s a little closer to the lobby-or rather staggering distance from the Polo Lounge. There’s a raised pool terrace in 23, and the area is a bit longer. We can also provide a private butler, but very rarely do we actually get that request.ĪD: How does this suite differ from the other Presidential Bungalow, 24? There are three bedrooms, an office, a fully stocked kitchen, fireplaces, a swimming pool, an outdoor dining area, a spectacular bath with indoor and outdoor showers, a huge walk-in closet, a walk-in safe, and a great sound system with speakers throughout.
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