Dec 29, 2018, 11:12 am
Last edit by: emofeng
Diamond benefit as of Dec 28, 2018
- $50 benefit ($25/pp; max 2) toward food, can be used on room service or at any food outlet. This can be used toward breakfast but there is no specific breakfast benefit.
- Noon checkout
- Space available upgrade; one category. Room to suite is ineligible, regardless of category booked (as of 09/2019)
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills {US-CA}
May 17, 2017, 8:35 pm
#46
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Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 117
You're correct that I haven't been watching 24/7 but I have been checking daily. This isn't the Conrad Bora Bora. It's a brand new property that most people probably don't even know is opening on June 1. Rooms should be available.
Jun 5, 2017, 8:26 pm
#49
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 522
THR article
If anyone's interested, here's a June 1st article from the Hollywood Reporter's Pret-a-Reporter:
Exclusive First Look Inside Beverly Hills' New Waldorf Astoria (Photos)
Here's the start of the article:
Exclusive First Look Inside Beverly Hills' New Waldorf Astoria (Photos)
Here's the start of the article:
The $200 million development, opening June 1, is poised to shake up Hollywood's hotel hierarchy.
With the opening of Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Los Angeles' century-old love affair with art deco — a style that animates much of the city's landscape — is being rekindled at the corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards with five-star flair.
"I don't think that we have a hotel in Los Angeles that can compare to this one from a luxury standpoint," owner Beny Alagem tells The Hollywood Reporter, which was granted an exclusive look at the property before its doors open to the public. As workers buzz about the 12-story hotel 10 days ahead of its June 1 debut, buffing floors and unpacking furniture for the brand's first-ever new build on the West Coast, Alagem sits in a leather booth in the main restaurant, calmly surveying the action.
With the opening of Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, Los Angeles' century-old love affair with art deco — a style that animates much of the city's landscape — is being rekindled at the corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards with five-star flair.
"I don't think that we have a hotel in Los Angeles that can compare to this one from a luxury standpoint," owner Beny Alagem tells The Hollywood Reporter, which was granted an exclusive look at the property before its doors open to the public. As workers buzz about the 12-story hotel 10 days ahead of its June 1 debut, buffing floors and unpacking furniture for the brand's first-ever new build on the West Coast, Alagem sits in a leather booth in the main restaurant, calmly surveying the action.
Jun 8, 2017, 5:13 am
#50
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 1
Booked two rooms in August
We are heading here for a family vacation. Still no menus to view on their website at this time. Unfortunately they don't seem to be offering a breakfast buffet, which my young adult boys need. Lol. They are offering a personal concierge, I'm not sure how this would differ from the hotels main concierge. We are looking forward to the rooftop and I'll review this all for everyone. As for being a platinum holder, the only perk is upgrade if available .
Jun 27, 2017, 5:28 pm
#51
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 522
Zagat article: 5 Things to Know About Jean-Georges Beverly Hills
This Zagat article dated June 15, 2017 (contains a lot of pix) may be of interest to those dining at the Waldorf:
5 Things to Know About Jean-Georges Beverly Hills, Vongerichten makes a big splash with three concepts in the Waldorf Astoria
Here's a snip:
5 Things to Know About Jean-Georges Beverly Hills, Vongerichten makes a big splash with three concepts in the Waldorf Astoria
Here's a snip:
It’s practically palatial
From the time you valet ($15 with validation) to the white-glove door service, many “hellos” from staff upon entry, floral-lined walkways and dripping chandeliers, this is a hotel befitting the Beverly Hills scene. The dining room is open and airy, with soaring ceilings and windows, creamy white leather furniture and comfy booths and banquettes. The patio is equally stunning, tucked away from the horrible traffic that still surrounds this corner.
From the time you valet ($15 with validation) to the white-glove door service, many “hellos” from staff upon entry, floral-lined walkways and dripping chandeliers, this is a hotel befitting the Beverly Hills scene. The dining room is open and airy, with soaring ceilings and windows, creamy white leather furniture and comfy booths and banquettes. The patio is equally stunning, tucked away from the horrible traffic that still surrounds this corner.
Jun 27, 2017, 8:56 pm
#52
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Manhattan NV
Programs: Hilton LTD, Hyatt Glob, Marriott LTTE, AA LTP, Avis PC, National EE, Seabourn DE
Posts: 3,030
Jun 28, 2017, 9:34 am
#53
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: UA 1K 1MMer & LT UC (when flying UA); Hyatt Credit Cardist; HHonors Diamond; Marriott Gold via UA 1K
Posts: 6,956
Jul 17, 2017, 11:16 am
#54
Join Date: Oct 2012
Programs: UA Mileage Plus, AAdvantage, Southwest, HHonors, National
Posts: 528
One night weekend stay
Recently had a one-stay here this past weekend. I'm a Diamond but used a free-night certificate. Initially had trouble getting standard reward availability so I had Diamond Desk help secure a room. I managed to get a queen double bed room and was upgraded to Beverly Hills View queen double. Right now, I'll post pictures of the room since the website is lacking in real pictures.
Last edited by Gradfly; Aug 12, 2017 at 7:50 pm
Jul 27, 2017, 8:21 pm
#55
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: NC
Posts: 138
Had a two-night stay here the weekend before Gradfly. I had the same room but a city view (so no upgrades as a Gold, nor any other special treatment). Room and bathroom had plenty of space, and the balcony was nice. Beautiful hotel, and the rooftop pool was excellent with great views. Location wasn't that great in my opinion. Valet is expensive at $50/night.
Service was only ok. After being walked to our room by the front desk associate, we were asked if we wanted any drinks. Four hours later, they were finally brought to our room. About the same amount of time asking for a bucket of ice.
Jean Georges restaurant on the lobby level was very good.
Service was only ok. After being walked to our room by the front desk associate, we were asked if we wanted any drinks. Four hours later, they were finally brought to our room. About the same amount of time asking for a bucket of ice.
Jean Georges restaurant on the lobby level was very good.
Aug 30, 2017, 5:10 pm
#56
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 133
Stayed using the weekend night certificate, booked a queen double, was switched to a King upon check-in at my request. View was great, of the hills, room was on the small side judging by the layout-- pretty sure that's why we were upgraded. Great property, very much gold-plated, intended to cater to people that have more money than they know what to do with. Still, rooftop bar was nice & great service with good food at reasonable prices. Same for breakfast in the restaurant. Service is excellent, very courteous, but overly formal and a little too insistent before you're expecting it.
Took a Lyft from nearby to save on the parking ($14 R/T instead of $50/night). Of note I asked for toast at breakfast and was brought a single slice and charged $7. Neither surprised too much, but the combo took me aback.
Will return for sure with my next free night certificate, better prepared next time with snacks to enjoy from the room balcony & with enough planning to sit poolside, too.
Took a Lyft from nearby to save on the parking ($14 R/T instead of $50/night). Of note I asked for toast at breakfast and was brought a single slice and charged $7. Neither surprised too much, but the combo took me aback.
Will return for sure with my next free night certificate, better prepared next time with snacks to enjoy from the room balcony & with enough planning to sit poolside, too.
Sep 26, 2017, 9:50 pm
#57
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: ORD (formerly SAN)
Programs: Hilton Diamond; IHG Platinum; Bonvoy Gold; AA Platinum Pro and United Premier Silver (DH = AA EXP)
Posts: 1,929
Just returned from a one-night stay at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. We are Gold and didn't get an upgrade. We were on the 4th floor overlooking the street. The street noise made it difficult to keep the window open or stay out on the terrace. Room service menu was a bit lacking from the ipad, but we were able to call in an order from the restaurant routed through in room dining which was pretty neat. Ordered a few appetizers from the rooftop restaurant and it was over $100 after service charges. Highly recommend the eggplant fritters and watermelon goat cheese. The tuna tartare and madai sashimi were just okay.
We did go upstairs to the pool and had a lovely experience there. As it was a little chilly and windy, not many people were there. Harmony was so friendly and personable - absolutely loved her. We had some fries ($6) and chicken fingers ($18) for the kids and that was crazy expensive for what you got, but it came from JG's kitchen and you can eat it poolside. It really was a great time.
Is it worth double the room price to stay at the Waldorf versus the Beverly Hilton? Not sure. We stayed at the BH last year and enjoyed that very much as well, and we'd probably choose the BH if the price difference is over $100/night.
We did go upstairs to the pool and had a lovely experience there. As it was a little chilly and windy, not many people were there. Harmony was so friendly and personable - absolutely loved her. We had some fries ($6) and chicken fingers ($18) for the kids and that was crazy expensive for what you got, but it came from JG's kitchen and you can eat it poolside. It really was a great time.
Is it worth double the room price to stay at the Waldorf versus the Beverly Hilton? Not sure. We stayed at the BH last year and enjoyed that very much as well, and we'd probably choose the BH if the price difference is over $100/night.
Sep 29, 2017, 8:26 am
#59
Join Date: May 2003
Location: USA
Programs: AA Gold, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold, BA Avios, Delta Skymiles
Posts: 364
I saw this hotel under construction while staying next door at the Hilton on Spring Break trip in 2016. Since then, I have seen it as the "hang out" for Beverly Hills locals like Bijan heir and Mohammad Hadid on social media.
Does it have a spa and has anyone tried it out?
Does it have a spa and has anyone tried it out?
Oct 18, 2017, 1:27 am
#60
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Austin
Programs: 1K MM, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, AA Exec. Plat
Posts: 403
Waldorf Beverly Hills Reward Rate
I'm trying to book a room there for two nights next week. According to Hilton's own website (pointsandmoney.hilton.com/#LAXWA), the maximum room redemption points would be 95,000. The least expensive room is showing 220,000 points. I called the Diamond desk and asked them why there is a discrepancy. He didn't know. He looked out for a year and couldn't find an award reservation for less than 220,000 points/night. He said there was nothing he could do, but advised me to call the property directly. I did that, and the property said they have no idea how the points system works, that Hilton management controls it, and I'd need to call the Diamond desk back. Is it not true that a Category 10 property should be available for 95,000 points?