The Beverly Hilton {US-CA}
Feb 26, 2012, 12:29 am
#271
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 72
Just stayed here for the night and it was okay but I think I expected too much...It was a night for me and a friend and I booked it using my free voucher from last quarter's promotion so I can't complain about price.
When I checked in the staff was very nice, especially once they realized the rude man they were helping was not with me but had cut it front of me. They said I had been upgraded since I was gold so I had a deluxe room in the Wilshire Tower. Went to the room and discovered it had one king bed but I needed two beds (which had been indicated in the reservation) since my friend would be joining me. Headed back down to desk, they apologized and said I would no longer be in an upgraded room and gave me a key to a room with two beds in the Oasis tower. Wow, the room was dreadful. I felt like I walked into a hot ashtray. Stuffy as heck and smelled horrendous. Honestly, I would be pissed if I paid $200 - $300 and got this room. I can appreciate that this room was probably glamorous a few decades ago but now it is just badly worn and an embarrassment for Hilton especially the Beverly Hilton.
I texted my friend and she was cool with sharing a king bed so headed back to registration. Once again they were super helpful and I was re-assigned my original room. The room was nice but really this type of room should be considered standard for the hotel and not an upgrade. To me it was on par with many other Hiltons I have stayed at. I was disappointed there was no bathtub as I love taking nice baths when I stay at a hotel.
Overall, hotel was very lovely and staff was helpful. As a gold, the continental breakfast buffet was free with a $10 upgrade to the full buffet which we did not mind doing to take advantage of the freshly made omelets. Service at the restaurant (Circa 55) was exceptional!
The lobby and main areas are beautifully done. People watching is awesome...great variety of people roaming about. I am glad we stayed there as it has always been on my to do list but as far as hotels go it did not really "wow" me, it was a basic nice hotel that happens to be in a luxury destination.
When I checked in the staff was very nice, especially once they realized the rude man they were helping was not with me but had cut it front of me. They said I had been upgraded since I was gold so I had a deluxe room in the Wilshire Tower. Went to the room and discovered it had one king bed but I needed two beds (which had been indicated in the reservation) since my friend would be joining me. Headed back down to desk, they apologized and said I would no longer be in an upgraded room and gave me a key to a room with two beds in the Oasis tower. Wow, the room was dreadful. I felt like I walked into a hot ashtray. Stuffy as heck and smelled horrendous. Honestly, I would be pissed if I paid $200 - $300 and got this room. I can appreciate that this room was probably glamorous a few decades ago but now it is just badly worn and an embarrassment for Hilton especially the Beverly Hilton.
I texted my friend and she was cool with sharing a king bed so headed back to registration. Once again they were super helpful and I was re-assigned my original room. The room was nice but really this type of room should be considered standard for the hotel and not an upgrade. To me it was on par with many other Hiltons I have stayed at. I was disappointed there was no bathtub as I love taking nice baths when I stay at a hotel.
Overall, hotel was very lovely and staff was helpful. As a gold, the continental breakfast buffet was free with a $10 upgrade to the full buffet which we did not mind doing to take advantage of the freshly made omelets. Service at the restaurant (Circa 55) was exceptional!
The lobby and main areas are beautifully done. People watching is awesome...great variety of people roaming about. I am glad we stayed there as it has always been on my to do list but as far as hotels go it did not really "wow" me, it was a basic nice hotel that happens to be in a luxury destination.
Jun 23, 2012, 4:52 pm
#272
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: SFO/SMF
Programs: Holder of six "persona non-grata" awards
Posts: 1,914
Beverly Hills Hilton in the news again
Oct 7, 2012, 9:52 am
#273
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Germany, Austria
Programs: IHG Diamond Ambassador, ALL Silver,, Miles&More
Posts: 1,122
Sahara Group plans to buy stake in Beverly Hilton / W-A hotel planed to be added
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The owner of Oasis, Beny Alagem, had approached Sahara to sell 55% stake in the iconic hotel for about $340 million ( Rs 1,900 crore), a person with knowledge of the development said.
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Oasis plans to add a 170-room, five-star hotel and a 150-condos residential tower to the nine-acre property. The proposed hotel block, a source said, would be managed by US-based Hilton Hotels and named The Waldorf Astoria.
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http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...w/15498798.cms
The owner of Oasis, Beny Alagem, had approached Sahara to sell 55% stake in the iconic hotel for about $340 million ( Rs 1,900 crore), a person with knowledge of the development said.
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Oasis plans to add a 170-room, five-star hotel and a 150-condos residential tower to the nine-acre property. The proposed hotel block, a source said, would be managed by US-based Hilton Hotels and named The Waldorf Astoria.
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http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...w/15498798.cms
Oct 7, 2012, 3:53 pm
#274
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 4,875
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The owner of Oasis, Beny Alagem, had approached Sahara to sell 55% stake in the iconic hotel for about $340 million ( Rs 1,900 crore), a person with knowledge of the development said.
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Oasis plans to add a 170-room, five-star hotel and a 150-condos residential tower to the nine-acre property. The proposed hotel block, a source said, would be managed by US-based Hilton Hotels and named The Waldorf Astoria.
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http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...w/15498798.cms
The owner of Oasis, Beny Alagem, had approached Sahara to sell 55% stake in the iconic hotel for about $340 million ( Rs 1,900 crore), a person with knowledge of the development said.
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Oasis plans to add a 170-room, five-star hotel and a 150-condos residential tower to the nine-acre property. The proposed hotel block, a source said, would be managed by US-based Hilton Hotels and named The Waldorf Astoria.
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http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...w/15498798.cms
Oct 13, 2012, 2:04 pm
#275
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: New York / Hawaii
Programs: UA Global Services, HH Diamond
Posts: 5,178
Oct 17, 2012, 2:03 pm
#276
Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: LAX
Programs: AA Gold
Posts: 2,741
Nov 14, 2012, 11:30 pm
#277
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: SFO/MIA/JFK
Programs: AA EXP/*wood Plat/Hilton Gold/Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 289
I used to be a fan of this hotel - making it a common stay on BH trips, but in the past 6-9 months, I have reduced my time significantly.
The main reason: The food is poor for the location, price, and expectation at this 'type' of hotel. I dred having breakfast (room service or the borderline-denny's buffet) and if I have to dinner via room service.
Moreover, the *bucks is a one-man coffee machine at the bar in the morning. If you are staying for business at for Century City, pass on this and stay at the Intercontinental or the Hyatt Century Plaza.
Room internet routinely makes you log in - for those remoters w/some form of vpn access, it's rather disappointing.
Sorry Hilton, but this flagship is underwhelming and NOT worth the sometimes premium price.
The main reason: The food is poor for the location, price, and expectation at this 'type' of hotel. I dred having breakfast (room service or the borderline-denny's buffet) and if I have to dinner via room service.
Moreover, the *bucks is a one-man coffee machine at the bar in the morning. If you are staying for business at for Century City, pass on this and stay at the Intercontinental or the Hyatt Century Plaza.
Room internet routinely makes you log in - for those remoters w/some form of vpn access, it's rather disappointing.
Sorry Hilton, but this flagship is underwhelming and NOT worth the sometimes premium price.
Nov 19, 2012, 5:38 pm
#279
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: Asian Club *g, AC Aeroplan, EK Skywards, QF Frequent Flyer, Velocity VA, Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 424
The Beverly Hilton
I am staying at the Beverly Hilton for the first time this weekend. Any tips on this hotel or rooms should request/avoid? As a gold has anyone been offered a room upgrade? I assume the only place to park is at the hotel itself? Sounds quite pricey...
Any other bits of information anyone thinks relevant would be appreciated.
Cheers
SYD/YYZ
Any other bits of information anyone thinks relevant would be appreciated.
Cheers
SYD/YYZ
Nov 19, 2012, 6:47 pm
#280
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Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Juneau, Alaska.
Programs: AS 75K;BA Silver;AA G;HH Dia;HY Glob
Posts: 15,827
I am staying at the Beverly Hilton for the first time this weekend. Any tips on this hotel or rooms should request/avoid? As a gold has anyone been offered a room upgrade? I assume the only place to park is at the hotel itself? Sounds quite pricey...
Any other bits of information anyone thinks relevant would be appreciated.
Cheers
SYD/YYZ
Any other bits of information anyone thinks relevant would be appreciated.
Cheers
SYD/YYZ
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...hlight=beverly
Nov 20, 2012, 8:27 pm
#282
Join Date: May 2010
Location: los angeles
Programs: AAexec Paltinum , Hilton Lifetime diamond, Marriot Titanium
Posts: 97
I am staying at the Beverly Hilton for the first time this weekend. Any tips on this hotel or rooms should request/avoid? As a gold has anyone been offered a room upgrade? I assume the only place to park is at the hotel itself? Sounds quite pricey...
Any other bits of information anyone thinks relevant would be appreciated.
Cheers
SYD/YYZ
Any other bits of information anyone thinks relevant would be appreciated.
Cheers
SYD/YYZ
you should always and ask for an upgrade all they can say is no.
Feb 28, 2013, 5:16 pm
#284
Used to be highman123
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 3,541
I just posted a review of the hotel on my blog.
http://www.tjacobi.com/13232755/the_..._ca_review.php
I quite liked my stay.
http://www.tjacobi.com/13232755/the_..._ca_review.php
I quite liked my stay.
Mar 17, 2013, 1:14 pm
#285
Join Date: Mar 2013
Programs: Marriott Plat/ Hyatt Plat/ Frontier Summit/ Avis & Hertz ...ex-UnitedPremExec
Posts: 9
I used to be a fan of this hotel - making it a common stay on BH trips, but in the past 6-9 months, I have reduced my time significantly.
The main reason: The food is poor for the location, price, and expectation at this 'type' of hotel. I dred having breakfast (room service or the borderline-denny's buffet) and if I have to dinner via room service.
Moreover, the *bucks is a one-man coffee machine at the bar in the morning. If you are staying for business at for Century City, pass on this and stay at the Intercontinental or the Hyatt Century Plaza.
Room internet routinely makes you log in - for those remoters w/some form of vpn access, it's rather disappointing.
Sorry Hilton, but this flagship is underwhelming and NOT worth the sometimes premium price.
The main reason: The food is poor for the location, price, and expectation at this 'type' of hotel. I dred having breakfast (room service or the borderline-denny's buffet) and if I have to dinner via room service.
Moreover, the *bucks is a one-man coffee machine at the bar in the morning. If you are staying for business at for Century City, pass on this and stay at the Intercontinental or the Hyatt Century Plaza.
Room internet routinely makes you log in - for those remoters w/some form of vpn access, it's rather disappointing.
Sorry Hilton, but this flagship is underwhelming and NOT worth the sometimes premium price.
And there are times when the Pros seem to be abundant in the lobby bar but other times where that's not an issue. And FWIW, I've seen BHPD escort an ...escort outside the hotel and the bartenders are no dummies.
Still a cool property with history and celebrity sightings at times, but spendy and a bit outdated in sections for such an iconic hotel.