As tourism returns, hotels are finally bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic and guest rooms are filling up once more. With less COVID restrictions, more guests are finding it easier to book a room and enjoy amenities once again. This series will focus on hotels that have reopened recently and cover what’s now available at them along with helpful tips.
The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills consistently ranks as one of the most luxurious hotels in Los Angeles, and so I decided to check it out to see exactly how it has bounced back since the pandemic.
A strong recovery in travel is evident at this hotel with leisure travel, buisness travel and events that have returned. The hotel boasts that it’s seeing pre-COVID business levels. When I was here over one weekend, I saw a Bar Mitzvah and a movie screening take place here.
As domestic travel is up this summer of 2022 and Los Angeles is one of the hottest spots to travel to, this is bound to be a busy summer for The London West Hollywood with its prime location.
Its location is ideal if you’re looking to walk around West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills is walkable from here too. In fact, the famous Rodeo Drive is only about a two-mile walk (one way). And you’re about a three-mile distance from Hollywood Blvd here. What I really loved about this hotel is that there is a car service it provides for a two-mile radius after 3 p.m. It’s on a first-come, first-serve basis but can help you avoid an extra rideshare cost.
Inside the hotel, the amenities really made this hotel stand out. The rooftop pool has incredible views of Los Angeles, and there’s a life-size chess board outside in the courtyard that will have you feeling like Beth Harmon from “The Queen’s Gambit.” Free continental breakfast, coffee and Icelandic water bottles are all provided for you as well.
Perhaps it should not be considered a perk, but the hotel is currently offering a $25 hotel credit for each day that housekeeping services are declined. This is a part of a “Go Green” effort and could potentially save you some money in the process if you’re not keen on or need the daily housekeeping.
In a further effort to reduce the carbon footprint of each occupied room, the hotel purchases carbon offsetting credits through Cool Effect, a nonprofit organization that works with businesses to reduce greenhouse gases.
I stayed in a standard suite with a view of Kaley Cuoco’s “Flight Attendant” billboard staring right at me. From the balcony to the bedroom and even the bathroom, it felt like there was a lot of space to relax away from the hustle of Hollywood.
As for the price of a standard suite at The London West Hollywood, there’s a range from $500 to $800 a night this summer but the price is also dependent on when you want to go. In order to get the best rate, the hotel recommends that you look as far in advance as possible as a large amount of its bookings come 14-21 days prior to arrival, which drives up the rates for short-term bookings. You may also get a better rate if you book weekdays (Sunday to Thursday). With the current high-drive market and short-haul demand, you should know that weekends are busier than ever.
If you’re looking to stay here during this summer, there is an “Afternoon Tea” with a live harpist and a new menu of tea sandwiches, pastries and scones. The teas come from the Rare Tea Company of London.
And if you’re lucky enough to stay here for the 4th of July weekend, you’ll end up feeling like a Hollywood star because you’ll have exclusive access as a hotel guest to see the firework displays across the city from its rooftop pool.
Looking to visit at another time? You’re also in luck, because this pool is year-round friendly.
For more information on The London West Hollywood, click here.
