Checking In: The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills

The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills is an oasis amidst Los Angeles chaos. Surprise: It is one of the best rooftops in the city.

How do the staff members treat you?

Service is seamless, thoughtful, and sunny – everything you’d want from a California hotel.

Why book?

Ultra-chic but skips the pretense, this luxurious and stylish hotel is equally as appealing for a weekend escape, staycation or pied a terre for professionals in town for work. It brings panache to the Sunset Strip with its rooftop pool, impeccable dining, and well-appointed rooms imbued with Hollywood Regency accents. If you’re a traveler eager for easy access to the city’s great cultural spots or are simply looking for a Hollywood staycation that feels more refined, relaxed, and upscale than some of the neighborhoods more sceney offerings, The London is for you.

The rooms

Of the 226 guest rooms designed by David Collins Studio and Richard Design, the Crown Suite with views of the Los Angeles skyline stand apart. All rooms have the bathroom of your dreams: extra touches in all of the rooms include oversized spa-like luxury baths by Waterworks. For the full California experience, book the Royal Vista Suite, which offers panoramic views of the city from the top floor. In addition, The London is the first hotel in Los Angeles to offer The Restorative Bed by Bryte in seven of its signature One Bedroom Suites. It offers cutting-edge sleep technology where guests in these suites can be among the first in the world to experience the future of sleep.

Who tends to stay here?

This isn’t a hipster hotel filled with tipsy 20-somethings; rather you’ll find a healthy mix of off-the-clock businesswomen and men, industry-types taking meetings, seasoned Angelenos celebrating a night out, and international travelers drawn to its central Sunset Strip location.

How does the hotel fit into the rest of the neighborhood?

The London feels like an oasis on the Sunset Strip in the midst of West Hollywood madness with close proximity to the rarefied exclusivity of Beverly Hills. Head a few blocks north for world-class restaurants, trendy shopping, iconic music and comedy venues, and legendary nightlife, or—better yet—plop into a lounge chair or cabana by the pool for and indulge in a sangria-filled weekend. Bonus: The rooftop views are one of the best in Los Angeles.

Once we’ve settled in, where should we go for a bite?

There’s no shortage of great dining and drinking without leaving the property. Onsite, Executive Chef Anthony Keene curates innovative, seasonal menus at Boxwood Restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, enjoy British-inspired dining with a California twist like crab toast on sourdough, summer corn polenta, pacherri pasta, and our favorite, English toffee pudding.

Anything else we should know about it?

Build in some rooftop pool time—if for nothing else than to snap photos of the incredible view. On a clear day, you can see all the way to downtown. With great access to West Hollywood and Beverly Hills’ thriving arts, culture, and food scenes, this hotel is also well positioned for larger-scale events. Wi-Fi is seamless and fast. Complimentary breakfast is available daily to all hotel guests. Those traveling with or without kids will be impressed with the expansive pool, which seems double the size of most pools in the area and perfect for luxuriating solo or enjoying with the family. Feel free to also bring your pup to this dog-friendly property. For a truly glam experience, book hairstyling, nail and makeup services at the onsite Alex Roldan Salon, which also offers in-suite services.

Bottom line: Why are we choosing The London?

For the big rooms, bathroom of your dreams, pool with a view, and top-notch food. Even if you’re just looking for a staycation, The London is a real urban oasis.

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