
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
Best for large meetings, weddings and travelers who want an event-ready downtown base with skyline dining and a rooftop pool deck.
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The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites is a 35-story downtown Los Angeles high-rise for business and events; read this if you want skyline views, lots of meeting space and a central Financial District base. The Beverly Hills Hotel is an iconic, 5-star Beverly Hills property known for celebrity history, the Polo Lounge and a palm-lined Sunset Boulevard setting; read this if you want classic Hollywood glamour and a quiet Beverly Hills retreat.
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Best for large meetings, weddings and travelers who want an event-ready downtown base with skyline dining and a rooftop pool deck.

Best for guests who want classic Beverly Hills glamour, a smaller luxury footprint, a full-service spa and the Polo Lounge dining experience.
When The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites wins: choose the Bonaventure for business travel, conventions, very large weddings or events and if you want a high-rise downtown base with city skyline dining and extensive meeting space.
When The Beverly Hills Hotel wins: pick The Beverly Hills Hotel for a quieter, resort-style Beverly Hills stay, historic/celebrity atmosphere, the Polo Lounge and a full-service spa in a lower-rise, boutique luxury setting.
Bottom line: These are very different Los Angeles icons — Bonaventure is a downtown conference-and-views destination with huge event capacity; The Beverly Hills Hotel is a classic, smaller luxury retreat famous for its heritage, service and Palm Springs–era style.
| Category | The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites | The Beverly Hills Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Downtown high-rise, business and large-event focus with panoramic city views | Historic Beverly Hills luxury retreat with celebrity heritage and a private-feeling grounds |
| Location | 404 South Figueroa Street, Downtown Los Angeles (Financial District), walkable to museums and concert hall | 9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills (Beverly Crest), near Rodeo Drive and Sunset Strip |
| Size | Very large: 1,358 rooms, 35 stories | Smaller: 208 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Age / history | Opened in the 1970s (architectural high-rise); renovated in 2011 | Long-established Beverly Hills landmark (historic Hollywood-era reputation) |
| Pools & outdoor | One outdoor heated pool on the fourth-floor Plaza Pool Deck (renovated), used for events | Outdoor pool with pool cabanas and a poolside bar; one hot tub listed |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple outlets including LA Prime (35th-floor steakhouse), Lakeview Bistro, revolving BonaVista Lounge and CafeNOW | Two restaurants including The Polo Lounge and a poolside bar; 24-hour room service available |
| Spa & fitness | On-site DE SUAR (DESUAR Spa DTLA) independently operated; WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio (complimentary) | Full-service spa on property and 24-hour fitness facilities |
| Known for | Huge meeting and event capacity (dozens of ballrooms and 166,553 sq ft of event space) and downtown skyline dining | Celebrity history, the Polo Lounge and classic Beverly Hills service and style |
| Accessibility & practical | Valet-only parking (size limits), complimentary fitness, complimentary Wi‑Fi for Bonvoy members; no hotel airport shuttle | Valet parking (surcharge), free area shuttle within 5 miles, express check-in and multilingual staff |
The Westin Bonaventure sits in Downtown LA’s Financial District within walking distance of museums, concert venues and the Metro.
A practical downtown base for culture, concerts and convention-center access.
The Beverly Hills Hotel is on Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, close to Rodeo Drive and West Hollywood attractions.
Better if you want a quieter Beverly Hills address and Westside access rather than downtown activity.
The Bonaventure is a 35-story high-rise with many room types and city-view rooms.
Choose this for variety, skyline views and larger-suite options for groups or business travel.
The Beverly Hills Hotel offers 208 individually decorated guestrooms and several bungalow and suite types.
Better for travelers seeking individually styled rooms and bungalow-suite options in a lower-rise setting.
The Bonaventure provides multiple on-site dining and drinking venues with skyline views.
Choose the Westin for elevated skyline dining and a rotating lounge experience.
The Beverly Hills Hotel centers around classic Beverly Hills dining and relaxed poolside options.
Pick Beverly Hills Hotel if you want the Polo Lounge experience and poolside dining in a resort-like setting.
The Westin has an outdoor heated pool on a large Plaza Pool Deck that also serves as an event space.
Good if you want a pool with skyline views and the option to be part of a larger event setting.
The Beverly Hills Hotel offers an outdoor pool with cabanas and poolside service.
Better for a quieter, more private pool experience in a gardens-and-cabanas setting.
Wellness at the Bonaventure includes an independent spa operator plus the WestinWORKOUT fitness studio.
A practical mix of a serious gym and a full-service independent spa for downtown stays.
The Beverly Hills Hotel provides a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness facilities.
Choose Beverly Hills Hotel for a traditional luxury spa and round-the-clock fitness access.

The Westin Bonaventure — huge event capacity, dozens of meeting rooms and large ballrooms.

The Beverly Hills Hotel — historic reputation, Polo Lounge and a smaller, luxury footprint.

The Westin Bonaventure — LA Prime and the revolving BonaVista Lounge offer panoramic city views.

The Beverly Hills Hotel — bungalows, individually decorated rooms and pool cabanas create a resort-like privacy.
The Westin Bonaventure — it has extensive meeting and ballroom space designed for large conferences and events.
The Beverly Hills Hotel — known for its celebrity history and the Polo Lounge.
Yes. The Westin hosts the independently operated DE SUAR (DESUAR Spa DTLA) and The Beverly Hills Hotel has a full-service spa; reservations are recommended at both properties.
Both properties accept guests of all ages; neither is an adults-only hotel.
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