
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
Best for large meetings, conventions, and travelers who want direct access to downtown LA cultural venues and transit.
Prices in other currencies are estimates. You’re charged in USD.
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites is a large downtown Los Angeles high-rise and conference hotel for business travelers and event groups; this guide is for travelers who need big meeting space or easy access to DTLA. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is an ultra-luxury Beverly Hills tower with rooftop dining, a full-service spa and polished service; read on if you want a luxury Beverly Hills stay with nearby shopping and restaurants.
Updated

Best for large meetings, conventions, and travelers who want direct access to downtown LA cultural venues and transit.

Best for luxury stays near Rodeo Drive, fine dining (including Jean-Georges), and a quiet Beverly Hills address.
When The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites wins: choose the Westin if you need extensive event or ballroom capacity, a large number of rooms for groups, easy access to the Convention Center/LA Live, or a downtown base for sightseeing and concerts.
When Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills wins: choose the Waldorf Astoria for a smaller, higher-service luxury experience in Beverly Hills — rooms with private furnished balconies, rooftop dining and a full-service spa near Rodeo Drive.
Bottom line: These are different tools for different trips — the Westin is a big downtown business-and-events hotel; the Waldorf Astoria is a boutique-scale ultra-luxury tower best for upscale stays and shopping in Beverly Hills.
| Category | The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites | Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large downtown conference hotel with a dramatic atrium and panoramic city views | Sleek ultra-luxury Beverly Hills tower focused on service, dining and rooms |
| Location | 404 S Figueroa Street, Downtown Los Angeles (Financial District) | 9850 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills (near Rodeo Drive) |
| Size (rooms) | 1,358 rooms | 170 guestrooms |
| Star rating / guest rating | 4-star (large Marriott property); guest rating varies by source | 5-star · guest rating 9.4 (supplier listing) |
| Pools | One outdoor heated pool on the fourth-floor Plaza Pool Deck (accessible entrance) | One outdoor pool (outdoor pool listed) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site outlets including LA Prime (35th-floor steakhouse) and the revolving BonaVista Lounge | Three restaurants (including Jean-Georges) and two bars/lounges; rooftop terrace dining |
| Spa & wellness | On-site, independently operated DESUAR Spa; WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio (complimentary) | Full-service spa on site; fitness facilities and sauna |
| Known for | Huge event and ballroom capacity plus panoramic downtown views | Rodeo Drive proximity, rooftop dining, private balconies in rooms |
| Accessibility & family policy | All-ages hotel; minimum check-in age 18 | Welcomes all ages; supplier listing shows minimum check-in age 21 at property |
| On-site parking | Valet-only parking with height limits; published valet/self rates | Valet parking (surcharge) and covered/secured parking |
The Westin Bonaventure sits in Downtown LA’s Financial District, within easy walking distance of museums, concert halls and the Metro.
Choose the Westin for downtown access, transit and event proximity.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is on Wilshire Boulevard near Rodeo Drive and high-end shopping.
Choose the Waldorf Astoria for luxury shopping and a Beverly Hills address close to Rodeo Drive.
The Westin offers many room types across a large tower, including suites and accessible room options.
The Westin is practical for group stays and travelers needing many room options and views of the city.
Waldorf Astoria has 170 guestrooms with private furnished balconies and luxury fittings.
The Waldorf Astoria focuses on smaller-scale, higher-service luxury rooms with balcony space.
Dining at the Westin ranges from casual grab-and-go coffee to a top-floor steakhouse and a revolving lounge.
The Westin covers everything from quick coffee to fine steakhouse dining with skyline views.
Waldorf Astoria emphasizes fine dining and rooftop experiences, including Jean-Georges.
Pick the Waldorf for Michelin-style/destination dining and rooftop meal experiences in Beverly Hills.
The Westin’s signature amenity is its fourth-floor Plaza Pool Deck — a large outdoor pool and event deck with city views.
The Westin’s pool area is large, event-capable and integrated with its conference footprint.
Waldorf Astoria offers a rooftop terrace and a single outdoor pool as part of its luxury amenities.
Waldorf’s pool and rooftop terrace pair leisure with upscale service and dining.
The Westin has an independently operated on-site spa and a complimentary WestinWORKOUT fitness studio.
The Westin combines practical fitness offerings with an on-site independent spa and a skyline lounge for evening drinks.
Waldorf Astoria emphasizes a full-service spa, sauna and polished on-site wellness amenities.
Waldorf is the stronger pick if a hotel spa and polished wellness experience are central to your stay.

The Westin handles very large events with over 166,000 sq ft of event space and multiple ballrooms, including a 26,108 sq ft California Ballroom.

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills delivers a smaller, high-service luxury experience with rooftop dining and Jean-Georges on site.

The Westin’s LA Prime and revolving BonaVista Lounge on the top floors provide panoramic downtown views.

Waldorf Astoria places you within easy walking distance of Rodeo Drive and Westfield Century City.
The Westin Bonaventure — it offers far more event space and multiple large ballrooms suited to big conferences and weddings.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is the closer option; it’s about a 0.5-mile walk to Rodeo Drive per supplier highlights.
Yes. The Westin has an independently operated DESUAR Spa and an outdoor heated pool on the Plaza Pool Deck; the Waldorf lists a full-service spa and one outdoor pool.
The Westin Bonaventure is in Downtown LA within walking distance of MOCA, The Broad and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Explore how The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites stacks up against other hotels nearby:
vs. sites like Expedia, Hotels.com and other OTAs ·