About the hotel
The Beverly Hills Hotel stands at 9641 Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, California. According to Wikipedia, it opened on 12 May 1912, before the city was incorporated, and was developed by Margaret J. Anderson and her son Stanley S. Anderson to a Mediterranean Revival design by Elmer Grey. Paul R. Williams added the Crescent Wing in 1949. The same source says the hotel was sold to the Sultan of Brunei in 1987, closed for restoration in December 1992 and reopened in June 1995.
The hotel is part of Dorchester Collection, which was established in 2007 and lists it alongside Hotel Bel-Air as its Los Angeles properties. The official site names John Scanlon as general manager. Accommodation comprises rooms, suites and bungalows. The site lists three dining venues, Polo Lounge, The Fountain Coffee Room and The Cabana Cafe, plus a spa, a pool reserved for hotel guests and a 24-hour gym.
Rooms and keys
Wikipedia states 210 guest rooms and suites and 23 bungalows; no total is given on the official pages read
Inside the hotel
Restaurants and bars
- Polo Lounge
- The Fountain Coffee Room
- The Cabana Cafe
Facilities
- The Beverly Hills Hotel Spa
- Outdoor pool for hotel guests
- 24-hour gym
- Bungalows, including Presidential Bungalows
- 12 acres of gardens (per Wikipedia)
As listed on the hotel’s own website. See sources.
Architecture and design
Original building by architect Elmer Grey in Mediterranean Revival style; Paul R. Williams added the Crescent Wing in 1949 (per Wikipedia).
Management
- John ScanlonGeneral Manager
Recognition
- No. 65
- The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026
Questions readers ask.
Who operates The Beverly Hills Hotel?
It is operated by Dorchester Collection, which lists it as one of its two Los Angeles hotels.
When did The Beverly Hills Hotel open?
It opened in May 1912, according to Wikipedia; the hotel describes itself as a landmark for over a century.
Who is the general manager of The Beverly Hills Hotel?
The official site names John Scanlon as general manager.
Sources & context.
Facts are taken from the pages listed below. Where a detail could not be confirmed it has been left out. Profile last checked 10 October 2026.
