The Beverly Hills Hotel (Los Angeles, California)

 hotel, movie / film / TV location, historic landmark

Opening in 1912, the hotel was originally the only building in the area and witnessed a city grow up around it. Initially opened as “Beverly Farms”, the hotel was owned and managed by Margaret Anderson who opened it as a place for people to stay while they were looking for property in the area. The Hotel’s Crescent Wing and iconic logo were designed by renowned African American architect Paul Williams.

By the 1930s, the Hotel had become a favorite among film stars. Fred Astaire, Cesaro Romano, and Marlene Dietrich made themselves regular fixtures, enjoying its pool which had imported sand from Arizona to make it look like a beach. The famous Polo Lounge was frequented by Rat Pack and Humphrey Bogart who brought their raucous charm to its glamorous nightclub

The Crescent Wing, designed by Paul Williams, was added in 1949. An accomplished Los Angeles architect who, in 1923 became the first African American architect to join the American Institute of Architects. Williams was also known for designing the private homes of entertainers like Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball. Along with the Crescent Wing, Williams designed the Fountain Coffee Room and the bespoke font for the hotel’s logo. In honor of Williams, the Beverly Hills Hotel has the Paul Williams Suite, a 1950s style suite designed by the architect himself and preserved in its original retro styling.

The hotel has housed a number of notable guests and was featured on the cover of The Eagles' album Hotel California. It was also used as a filming location for the Netflix series "Hollywood" S1E1 when Jack goes for a rendezvous.

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9641 Sunset Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 276-2251
www.thebeverlyhillshotel.com