8/10
“A Place of peace surrounded by nature”
Fantastic place to relax
The Gym could be better
Beverly Hills · head to head
Hotel Bel-Air vs The West Hollywood EDITION
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: The West Hollywood EDITION is $919 a night less. They are 5.3 km apart.
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The honest take
Book the Hotel Bel-Air if the point of the trip is quiet and garden air; book The West Hollywood EDITION if the point is Sunset Strip energy and you want to save around $795 a night. Bel-Air runs $1,396 with a 9.6 rating from 157 guests, EDITION is $601 with an 8.4 from 279 guests, so EDITION is both cheaper and more reviewed, meaning more people have taken the bet and been satisfied enough to call it five stars. They sit 5.3km apart in different registers of Los Angeles entirely, canyon versus boulevard, and that distance matters more than the money.
The look and the feel
Hotel Bel-Air
Bel-Air is eleven acres of Mediterranean-style bungalows tucked into Stone Canyon, built in the 1940s and shaped since by a string of designers including Alexandra Champalimaud, who leaned into white plaster, dark wood beams, and deep sofas you sink into. Swans drift on the pond by the entrance, bougainvillea climbs the walls, and the bar has a fireplace and a grand piano that still gets played most evenings. It is the kind of place where nobody raises their voice in the lobby and the garden views from the room windows are the whole point.
Bel-Air suits anyone wanting privacy, slow mornings, and a hotel that feels like an estate rather than a scene.
The West Hollywood EDITION
The West Hollywood EDITION sits right on Sunset Boulevard, part of Ian Schrager's EDITION brand built with John Pawson-influenced minimalism: clean lines, pale stone, glass, and a rooftop that turns into one of the livelier scenes in West Hollywood after dark. The billiards room and shared lounge give it a clubby, sociable energy rather than a retreat-like one, and being steps from Sunset means the street outside is loud, bright, and never quite off duty.
The EDITION suits guests who want to be in the middle of West Hollywood's nightlife and don't mind trading garden calm for a rooftop crowd.
At $601, the EDITION has no listed spa, pool, or fitness-adjacent luxury layer to match Bel-Air's full-service spa, outdoor pool, and garden grounds; what you gain instead is a rooftop and a livelier public lounge.
Bel-Air is the more beautiful place to simply be, because its architecture and gardens were built for stillness rather than spectacle, and that kind of hush is harder to manufacture than a good rooftop.
The numbers
| Hotel Bel-Air | The West Hollywood EDITION | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,526 | $607 |
| Guest rating | 9.6/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Reviews | 157 | 279 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 9 |
| Distance apart | 5.3 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Hotel Bel-Air has
Nothing on our list that The West Hollywood EDITION lacks.
Only The West Hollywood EDITION has
- Rooftop
What guests actually say
Hotel Bel-Air
- calm, luxurious atmosphere
- spacious, spotless upgraded room
- peaceful, surrounded by nature
- gym could be better
“We honestly couldn’t fault it!”
The West Hollywood EDITION
- top notch service and cleanliness
- noisy at night, sirens
- crowded with young nightlife crowd
“The noise, even though I was on the 7th floor, loud noise and sirens was very disturbing for 2 out of the 3 nights I stayed there.”
Bel-Air guests come away happier, as reviews describe an almost faultless, calm luxury experience, while EDITION guests note noise and a lively bar crowd disrupting their stay.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Hotel Bel-Air
- Deluxe King with Patio 1 King Bed Non RefundableRoom Only$1,430
- Deluxe King with Patio 1 King BedRoom Only · free cancellation$1,513
- Deluxe, King Bed, PatioRoom Only$1,526
The West Hollywood EDITION
- Standard Room, 1 King BedRoom Only$607
- Standard Two Queen RoomRoom Only$631
- Standard Room, 1 King Bed 1 King Bed Non RefundableRoom Only$633
In guests' own words
Hotel Bel-Air
10/10
“Amazing stay and easily one of the best hotels we’ve been to.”
As expected, this was probably one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in. The look and feel of the hotel is an experience in itself, and the whole place feels incredibly calm, luxurious, and well thought through. It’s also in a great location for spending a few days in LA. We were upgraded to a much bigger room for our stay, which made it feel even more special. The room was super comfortable, spacious, spotless, an
We honestly couldn’t fault it!
10/10
“Super für Familienmitglieder!”
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The West Hollywood EDITION
9/10
“Service, cleanliness and standard of room was top notch.”
The noise, even though I was on the 7th floor, loud noise and sirens was very disturbing for 2 out of the 3 nights I stayed there.
About each
Hotel Bel-Air
Luxurious Rooms with Garden Views Step into a world of elegance at Hotel Bel-Air where each room offers stunning garden views, large windows, and modern furnishings. Relax in style with plush white bedding, spa-style bathrooms, and the option of cozy bathrobes in adult or children's sizes. Amenities Galore Indulge in the hotel's outdoor pool,…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
The West Hollywood EDITION
Luxurious Accommodation : The West Hollywood EDITION, located in Los Angeles, offers a 5-star experience with free bikes, a fitness centre, and a shared lounge. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a restaurant, room service, and a 24-hour front desk, all complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Top-Notch Amenities : This hotel boasts a business…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
Facilities, in full
Hotel Bel-Air
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Pets allowed
The West Hollywood EDITION
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
Where they are
701 Stone Canyon Road9040 West Sunset Boulevard
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