This hotel was just named the best in all of L.A.

In a city built on image, myth and a healthy dose of spectacle, choosing the “best” hotel in Los Angeles is no small task. But according Time Out editors who’ve tested the city’s most iconic stays, one name still rises above the rest: The Beverly Hills Hotel.

This is not just a hotel. It’s a piece of living Hollywood history. Immortalized on the cover of Hotel California by Eagles, the property still feels like a star in its own right. Opened in 1912, it has long been a playground for the entertainment elite, where deals are made, legends are born and celebrity sightings are practically part of the room rate.

The hotel's old-school glamor, with its palm-lined lobby and signature pink-and-green palette, is just one part of its appeal. It’s polished but never stiff, luxurious but comforting. With plush carpets, velvet textures and a slightly nostalgic charm, the rooms feel like part of private club. The hotel's secluded bungalows, tucked among tropical gardens, have housed icons like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, and still offer a level of privacy that’s rare in L.A.

Editors praise the famously flawless service. Requests are handled fast and without fuss, whether it’s something small or something wildly specific. Nothing surprises the staff, and nothing seems too much.

It's also home to the Polo Lounge, one of the most sought-after dining spots in the city, is both a restaurant and cultural institution.

The Beverly Hills Hotel might be expensive, but it's rich history makes it more than just a place to sleep. It's a direct line into Hollywood’s past, and that—plus the exceptional service and comfort—puts it at the top of Time Out's list.

Best hotels in L.A. according to Time Out

1. The Beverly Hills Hotel
2. The West Hollywood Edition
3. Chateau Marmont
4. Hotel Bel-Air
5. 1 Hotel West Hollywood
6. The Hollywood Roosevelt
7. Whisky Hotel
8. Casa del Mar
9. The Line L.A.
10. Hotel Covell
11. Shutters on the Beach
12. The Maybourne Beverly Hills
13. Sunset Marquis Hotel
14. Conrad Los Angeles
15. Hotel Irwin Venice Beach
16. Hotel Per La
17. The Garland