Surestay By Best Western Beverly Hills West La
A West LA stay with top notch service and outdoor dining, alongside steep pricing and mixed room conditions.
The verdict
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The property offers a prime location near Sunset Boulevard and Rodeo Drive alongside attentive service from the bell boys to room service. Guests enjoy dining at The Polo Lounge, highlighting dishes like the McCarthy Salad and truffle eggs. However, steep pricing on food and drink is a frequent complaint, and some visitors encounter run down rooms with mold and cleanliness issues. 81716
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers consistently praise the staff across the board for delivering warm, prompt, and attentive service. 15
- Bathrooms are noted for spacious glassed-in showers with good water pressure and temperature. 2
- When dining is operational, guests regularly applaud signature menu items like the McCarthy Salad and lobster risotto. 178
The catch
- Room quality creates a sharp divide: while some guests describe suites as comfortable and modern with city views, others report run down spaces with mold and cleanliness issues. 16
- Experiences with food availability also differ, with some enjoying the outdoor patio while others found bars and restaurants closed with zero dining options beyond morning coffee. 15
Who it's for
- — Polo Lounge patio dining
- — Visits near Rodeo Drive and Sunset Boulevard
- — Travelers prioritizing attentive staff
Skip it if
- — Budget-conscious travelers avoiding steep meal prices
- — Guests sensitive to room maintenance and cleanliness issues
- — Anyone needing guaranteed full onsite restaurant service
Seen on camera
7 moments · 1 video · Surestay By Best Western Beverly Hills West La
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“The check-in process was smooth, but not particularly exceptional. For a hotel of this caliber, I expected a more person…”
youtube.com0:25“The furnishings were elegant and classic with plush bedding and high-end touches like fret linens and a marble bathroom.…”
youtube.com0:48“Room service was prompt and courteous, but the food, while beautifully presented, was hit or miss.”
youtube.com1:07“The McCarthy Salad, their signature dish, was genuinely excellent, but other meals lacked seasoning or arrived less warm…”
youtube.com1:13“The Polo Lounge, the hotel's main restaurant, is definitely an experience in itself with a great outdoor patio and atten…”
youtube.com1:22“The gardens are immaculate, and walking around the property does feel like stepping back into a more glamorous time. It'…”
youtube.com2:03“Customer service was good overall, but it didn't quite reach the level of intuitive above and beyond hospitality that yo…”
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Score breakdown
How the 68/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
71Food
84Location
84- “The gardens are immaculate, and walking around the property does feel like stepping back into a more glamorous time. It's also worth noting that the location is excellent, minutes away from Rodeo Drive and Central Beverly Hills, though expect to deal with some traffic and congestion nearby.” 82:03
Noise
91- “The elevator lobby and hallways were well maintained and clean.” 2
Room
63Service
72Bed & Sleep
70- “Pillow was not super poofy which was good. I sleep better on a pillow that is more like my pillow at home.” 16
Value
69- “The food is expensive but excellent, think elevated Californian comfort food, with favourites including the McCarthy Salad and the lobster risotto.” 17
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-10
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 18 points below the mid-range median of 86, across 655 hotels in the same bracket. In Los Angeles it sits 16 points below the local median of 84.
- This hotel
- 68
- Bracket median
- 86
- Index median
- 86
Based on 655 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 27 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “The food is expensive but excellent, think elevated Californian comfort food, with favourites including the McCarthy Salad and the lobster risotto.” 17
- “Continental breakfast was good.” 16
- “Breakfast here is just as appealing, with truffle eggs a house favourite.” 17
- “To boot the area has gone downhill and there is not much for food or nightlife in the area.” 15
- “Upon arrival we learned that all of the bars and restaurants are closed and that there is zero food or beverage services other than coffee and some fresh pastries in the morning. This was a huge bummer as we all enjoy a night cap.” 15
- “The McCarthy Salad, their signature dish, was genuinely excellent, but other meals lacked seasoning or arrived less warm than expected.” On camera81:13
- “The desk was next to the mini bar. It had two chairs and was a good spot to work and dine.” 2
- “Hotel had mold and cleanliness issues. My first room i rejected due to tv, iron and cleanliness.” 16
- “The bar itself also had some funky decor.” 2
- “The hotel and the suite were comfortable, modern, and elegant.” 2
- “The furnishings were elegant and classic with plush bedding and high-end touches like fret linens and a marble bathroom. However, some of the decor felt slightly dated.” On camera80:48
- “"Perfect location, friendly staff, slept great! "” 16
- “The Polo Lounge, the hotel's main restaurant, is definitely an experience in itself with a great outdoor patio and attentive staff.” On camera81:22
- “The Polo Lounge, the hotel's main restaurant, is definitely an experience in itself with a great outdoor patio and attentive staff. Still, the pricing felt steep even by Beverly Hills standards.” On camera81:22
- “Room service was prompt and courteous, but the food, while beautifully presented, was hit or miss.” On camera81:07
- “We walked to Wood Ranch for supper (very good). They let us have a late check out at noon and said we can keep our car parked at the hotel since our taping is at 1pm and won t be done until 6pm or so.” 16
- “Customer service was good overall, but it didn't quite reach the level of intuitive above and beyond hospitality that you might find at newer five-star resorts.” On camera82:21
- “I'm pleased to say that the hotel was as good as I remembered with a great staff, elite recognition, and amenities.” 2
- “The check-in process was smooth, but not particularly exceptional. For a hotel of this caliber, I expected a more personalized welcome.” On camera80:25
- “I will say the staff across the board is top notch.” 15
- “The daily special during our visit is southern fried chicken with biscuits and mashed potato, (how could we refuse?) as satisfying as the people-watching, on par with the outstanding service.” 17
- “Pillow was not super poofy which was good. I sleep better on a pillow that is more like my pillow at home.” 16
- “The elevator lobby and hallways were well maintained and clean.” 2
- “The gardens are immaculate, and walking around the property does feel like stepping back into a more glamorous time. It's also worth noting that the location is excellent, minutes away from Rodeo Drive and Central Beverly Hills, though expect to deal with some traffic and congestion nearby.” On camera82:03
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
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How much we read
Solid coverage · 55/100We read 17 sources for this property, and pulled 32 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-11.
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- 15W West Los Angeles- West Beverly Hills : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2025-07-20Recent4 quotes used
“To boot the area has gone downhill and there is not much for food or nightlife in the area.”
Read originalreddit.com - 2Hotel Review: W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hillsthebulkheadseat.comReview site2025-06-17Recent8 quotes used
“The desk was next to the mini bar. It had two chairs and was a good spot to work and dine.”
Read originalthebulkheadseat.com - 6BHH / Beverly Wilshire / Peninsula : r/chubbytravelreddit.comForum thread2025-04-21RecentRead originalreddit.com
- 9SureStay Hotel by Best Western Beverly Hills West LAoyster.comReview site2024-10-31AgeingRead originaloyster.com
- 17LA's Glitziest Stay: The Beverly Hills Hotel Review - Travelcountryandtownhouse.comReview site2024-08-14Ageing6 quotes used
“The food is expensive but excellent, think elevated Californian comfort food, with favourites including the McCarthy Salad and the lobster risotto.”
Read originalcountryandtownhouse.com - 4Beverly Hills/Hollywood hotel? : r/AskLosAngelesreddit.comForum thread2023-11-05AgeingRead originalreddit.com
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