Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills

Overview
The Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills offers 258 guest rooms, including 10 suites, just 5 minutes on foot from LA’s famous Rodeo Drive. This hotel offers a variety of special promotion packages, such as special rates for residents of California and AAA members, a romantic bed and breakfast package, tours of LA, a Beverly Hills shopping package, and more.

Sleep Advantage accommodations are available for guests who absolutely need their rest. These rooms, on Quiet Zone floors, feature quiet hours from 9 pm to 10 am, and come with ear plugs, drape clips to block out sunlight and an eye mask.

Amenities that come standard in all rooms include free Wi-Fi, a coffeemaker, large work desk, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, 42-inch screen TV with cable, an alarm clock and deluxe bath amenities.

On-site features of the hotel include conference rooms, a fitness center, a heated outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, free WiFi throughout the hotel and a concierge desk. The on-site restaurant, Marty’s Bistro, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel is ADA-compliant and accepts service animals but not pets.

There are many different modes of transportation close to the hotel, including public transit, taxis and a car service on site (charges may apply). Self-parking is $25 a day and valet parking is $29 a day.

Rodeo Drive is a 5-minute drive away and the Sunset Strip is a 10-minute drive away. UCLA is a 15-minute drive away, as is Grauman's Chinese Theatre. The Walk of Fame is a 20-minute drive away, and so is the Hollywood Bowl. Disneyland is a 1-hour drive away from the property. (All distance and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

The Good
Many guests enjoyed that this property is close to tourist attractions as well as public transportation and dining establishments. Many guests were also happy with the neighborhood around the hotel in general, saying there was a lot to see. Many guests found the staff cheerful, helpful and accommodating.

Many guests were pleased with the quality of food in the on-site restaurant, though a few guests found it to be a bit pricey. 

The Bad
Most guests felt the look of the hotel was dated, both in common areas and the guest rooms. Some guests also complained that some of the guest rooms, which featured two queen beds, felt cramped. 

A few guests said the bathrooms seemed small, dark and in need of upgrades. A few guests said they had issues with the plumbing, such as slow drains. 

Many guests found the $25 daily parking fee to be too steep.