The Peninsula Beverly Hills
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Beverly Hills, California , United States |
| Parent | Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels |
The Peninsula Beverly Hills stands as an opulent five-star establishment positioned at the junction of South Santa Monica Boulevard and Wilshire Boulevard. As a member of the The Peninsula Hotels collection, which is owned by Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, it became the second Peninsula venue to launch in the United States, following the debut of The Peninsula New York in 1988. Since its opening in 1991, it marked the first new luxury accommodation introduced in Beverly Hills in twenty years.
Location
Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, this hotel offers convenient access to prominent landmarks such as Beverly Gardens Park, Westfield Century City, and the Los Angeles Country Club. The prestigious retail area of Rodeo Drive is reachable within a brief five-minute drive. The hotel is situated roughly 35 minutes away from LAX.
Features
A comprehensive renovation took place in 2011, updating every guest room. The property boasts a 4600 sqft spa, an adjacent gym facility, as well as a 60-foot swimming pool accompanied by 12 private cabanas. Culinary selections include three dining venues: the Belvedere, the Living Room, and the Roof Garden, alongside The Club Bar.
Notable events
- In February 1994, Anna Nicole Smith experienced a prescription drug overdose at this location and was subsequently admitted to hospital.
- During April 1994, Courtney Love received treatment here for an allergic reaction caused by medication and was later detained on suspicion of drug possession; however, no formal charges ensued.
- In January 2002, singer Carly Simon produced her 25th album, Christmas Is Almost Here, within her hotel suite.
- Author E. Lynn Harris passed away at the hotel in July 2009.
- The property has been featured in television series including Bette and Family Law.
Film producer and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein is reported to have committed numerous offenses within suites at The Peninsula Hotel.