“Perfect Beverly Hills Hotel”
It’s perfect. Beautiful, kept in tip top shape. Service from anyone and everyone in the hotel is perfect. Rooms are gorgeous. Pool evokes classic California vibes. Comfortable and luxurious without being pretentious. A+
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE is $793 a night less. They are 13.4 km apart.
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The Peninsula Beverly Hills runs $1,111 a night against $483 for the JW Marriott at L.A. Live, a gap of well over double for a stay 13.4km apart in a different part of the city entirely. The Peninsula has the higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.9) on far fewer reviews, and the addresses put you in two different Los Angeles experiences: quiet Beverly Hills residential grandeur versus the stadium-and-convention energy of downtown. If budget is the deciding factor, the JW Marriott gives you a genuinely well-equipped hotel for less than half the price; if the occasion calls for it, the Peninsula is the more considered building to spend a night in.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills is a low-slung, colonial-revival building set back behind manicured hedges, the kind of hotel that has always played to old-money Los Angeles rather than new. Rooms lean cream and pale gold, with the sort of hushed, tailored decor that never chases trend. The Belvedere restaurant does European brasserie in a bright, garden-adjacent room with terrace seating under the palms, and the rooftop pool has long been a private, sun-warmed retreat rather than a scene. The lobby moves at the pace of white-gloved doormen and quiet money.
Right for anyone marking an occasion or wanting the old-Beverly-Hills experience and willing to pay for it.
The JW Marriott at L.A. LIVE is a glass tower plugged straight into downtown's entertainment district, all clean corporate lines and big windows built for the convention and event crowd rather than the residential hush of Beverly Hills. Rooms are modern and functional, 42-inch screens and standard business comforts rather than period detail. The rooftop pool trades garden calm for skyline views over downtown's grid, and four restaurants keep things practical for groups moving in and out on a schedule. The building announces itself as infrastructure for a busy city, not a retreat from it.
Right for travellers attending events at L.A. LIVE or downtown who want reliable comfort without the Beverly Hills price tag.
The JW Marriott has no hot tub on its facility list where the Peninsula does, and more broadly gives up the Peninsula's smaller, more attentive scale and Beverly Hills address for a bigger, event-oriented downtown tower.
The Peninsula is the more beautiful place to actually sit still in, with its low colonial architecture, garden terrace and unhurried lobby, against the JW Marriott's efficient but generic convention-tower feel.
| The Peninsula Beverly Hills | JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,096 | $303 |
| Guest rating | 9.6/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Reviews | 215 | 770 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 7 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 13.4 km |
“The service from beginning to end was beyond exceptional.”
Peninsula guests come away happier, as reviewers repeatedly describe exceptional, personalised service and an immaculate property, whereas JW Marriott feedback is thinner and includes a safety concern about the surrounding streets at night.
“Perfect Beverly Hills Hotel”
It’s perfect. Beautiful, kept in tip top shape. Service from anyone and everyone in the hotel is perfect. Rooms are gorgeous. Pool evokes classic California vibes. Comfortable and luxurious without being pretentious. A+
“Home Away From Home!”
We were in town to see the Phantom of the Opera for my girlfriends birthday. I had always wanted to stay at the Peninsula Beverly Hills and our experience surpassed all expectations. The entire staff was extremely welcoming and made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. The Living Room Tea was a terrific experience which I would recommend to anyone. The property was beautifully maintained and our room w
“Superb Service Makes the Difference”
We last stayed at the PBH about 12 years ago. I remembered it as being a very good hotel. But this stay was truly superb. The hotel was much as we remembered--no major renovation that was apparent. So you might think the facilities are getting a little shabby. Nothing could be further from the truth. The hotel gleamed--immaculately clean, extremely well maintained, and classic without seeming dated. The rooms a
“Great trip to LA.. GO DODGERS!!”
Great location, friendly staff
Luxurious Accommodations Indulge in the cream-colored rooms at Beverly Hills The Peninsula, each equipped with an iPod docking station, refrigerator, and minibar for your comfort. Gourmet Dining Experience Savor world-class cuisine at the Belvedere restaurant, offering award-winning meals in a lively European Brasserie setting. Enjoy al fresco dining on the…
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Luxurious Accommodations Experience luxury at its finest at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live, with spacious rooms featuring modern amenities like a 42-inch flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi access, and an iPod docking station. Enjoy 24/7 room service and top-notch comfort during your stay. Rooftop Pool and Wellness Take in breathtaking city views from the outdoor…
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