
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
Best for large meetings, events and travelers who want a central downtown location with skyline views.
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The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites is a large, 35-story downtown Los Angeles high-rise that suits business travelers, meetings and visitors who want downtown access and big-event facilities. The Peninsula Beverly Hills is a classic five-star Beverly Hills hotel geared toward travelers who want residential-style luxury, discreet service, and a calm base near Rodeo Drive.
Updated · about 25 km apart (roughly a 25–30 minute drive without heavy traffic)

Best for large meetings, events and travelers who want a central downtown location with skyline views.

Best for travelers seeking a classic five-star Beverly Hills address, attentive service and a quieter, residential feel.
When The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites wins: choose the Westin if you need proximity to downtown venues, extensive meeting and event space, or a high-rise hotel with panoramic city views and multiple casual-to-fine-dining outlets.
When The Peninsula Beverly Hills wins: choose The Peninsula for a traditional Beverly Hills luxury experience — a smaller, more residential property with highly polished service, a garden pool and shuttle service for nearby shopping.
Bottom line: Both are luxury-minded options for Los Angeles, but they serve different needs — downtown scale and events at the Westin vs. classic, quieter Beverly Hills luxury at The Peninsula.
| Category | The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites | The Peninsula Beverly Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large downtown convention hotel with dramatic atrium and skyline views | Classic five-star Beverly Hills hotel with residential elegance and discreet service |
| Location | 404 South Figueroa Street, Downtown Los Angeles (Financial District) | 9882 South Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills (South of Wilshire) |
| Size | 1,358 rooms; 35 stories, extensive meeting/event space (166,553 sq ft) | 195 guestrooms; smaller-footprint, residential layout |
| Star rating / guest score | 4-star (Westin chain high-rise); guest rating: varies by source | 5-star · guest rating: 9.6 |
| Pools | One outdoor heated pool on the fourth-floor Plaza Pool Deck (renovated); accessible entrance | Outdoor pool with pool cabanas and poolside bar (surcharge for cabanas noted) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple options: LA Prime (35th-floor steakhouse), Lakeview Bistro, CafeNOW, Lobby Court, BonaVista Lounge (revolving bar) | Four restaurants including The Belvedere, 24-hour room service and 2 bars/lounges |
| Spa & wellness | DESUAR (DESUAR Spa DTLA) on site (independently operated), WestinWORKOUT® fitness studio (complimentary) | Full-service spa on site offering massages, body treatments and facials; fitness facilities |
| Known for | Event capacity, downtown access, panoramic views and a distinctive atrium high-rise | Polished personalized service, proximity to Rodeo Drive and a calm, residential setting |
| Airport access | About 20–30 minutes to LAX by car (no hotel shuttle; ExecuCar and other transport options available) | Preferred airport: LAX (hotel offers airport transportation for a surcharge) |
| Family / audience | All ages welcome; family-appropriate hotel (large property, family rooms available) | All ages welcome (children 11 and younger stay free with existing bedding) |
The Westin sits in Downtown Los Angeles’ Financial District within walking distance of cultural venues and transit.
Choose the Westin if you want immediate downtown access and transit/venue proximity.
The Peninsula is located in Beverly Hills, a short drive from Rodeo Drive and other Westside attractions.
Choose The Peninsula for a quieter, more residential Beverly Hills location and easy access to Rodeo Drive.
The Westin offers a wide range of rooms and suites across a 35-story tower with city views.
Pick the Westin for variety, city vistas and rooms suited to business travelers and groups.
The Peninsula’s 195 guestrooms are arranged with a more residential scale and high-end finishes.
Pick The Peninsula for individually finished rooms, villa options and a quieter stay.
The Westin’s dining lineup ranges from casual to fine-dining with notable city-view venues.
Choose the Westin when you want a range of on-site dining options and skyline meals.
The Peninsula offers classic Beverly Hills dining across four restaurants and 24-hour room service.
Choose The Peninsula for refined, hotel-centric dining and attentive service.
The Westin’s Plaza Pool Deck is a large, renovated outdoor space with city views used both for leisure and events.
The Westin’s pool area is notable for its size and event capabilities as much as for guest swimming.
The Peninsula’s outdoor pool is set in a garden-like setting with poolside service and cabanas.
The Peninsula’s pool is better suited to guests seeking a quieter, more private pool experience.
The Westin pairs a complimentary fitness studio with an independently operated on-site spa.
Choose the Westin if you want a robust, complimentary fitness center plus an on-site spa and easy access to downtown nightlife.
The Peninsula offers a full-service spa and a calm evening atmosphere in Beverly Hills.
Choose The Peninsula for a traditional hotel spa and quieter evening ambiance.

The Westin — vast event inventory (over 166,000 sq ft), dozens of venues and large-capacity ballrooms.

The Peninsula — 5-star service, garden-style pool and a quieter, residential location near Rodeo Drive.

The Westin — LA Prime steakhouse and revolving BonaVista Lounge with 360-degree city views.

The Peninsula — smaller property with villa and suite options, Frette linens and private-hotel touches.
The Westin Bonaventure — it has extensive meeting and ballroom space (over 166,000 sq ft) and outdoor event capacity up to around 3,000 guests.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills — it offers a residential Beverly Hills address, discreet service and shuttle access to Rodeo Drive and nearby shopping.
The Peninsula offers airport transportation for a surcharge (roundtrip shuttle listed in the Peninsula supplier listing). The Westin does not operate a hotel shuttle; guests use exec car services, taxis or rideshares.
If you want a quieter, garden-style pool experience, choose The Peninsula. If you prefer a large, event-ready pool deck with skyline views, choose The Westin.
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