
West Hollywood EDITION
Best for travelers who want Sunset Strip energy, rooftop views, nightlife and contemporary design.
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West Hollywood EDITION is a design-forward, nightlife-minded luxury hotel on the Sunset Strip; read this if you want modern rooms, a rooftop pool and lively on-site nightlife. The Peninsula Beverly Hills is a classic, discreet Beverly Hills five-star hotel — read this if you prefer traditional service, formal dining and a conservative ultra-luxury feel.
Updated · about 3.6 km apart

Best for travelers who want Sunset Strip energy, rooftop views, nightlife and contemporary design.

Best for travelers who want classic Beverly Hills service, multiple formal dining options and a quietly luxurious stay.
When West Hollywood EDITION wins: choose EDITION if you prioritize a design-led hotel with a lively rooftop pool, a nightclub on property and a modern, social public scene.
When The Peninsula Beverly Hills wins: choose The Peninsula for traditional, discreet service, multiple formal restaurants, a large spa and strong event/conference facilities in Beverly Hills.
Bottom line: both are refined five-star hotels; pick EDITION for energy, contemporary style and nightlife, or The Peninsula for classic, conservative Beverly Hills luxury and white-glove service.
| Category | West Hollywood EDITION | The Peninsula Beverly Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary, design-led, nightlife-forward | Classic, discreet, traditional ultra-luxury |
| Location | On the Sunset Strip at West Sunset Blvd & Doheny (walkable nightlife) | In Beverly Hills on South Santa Monica Blvd (close to Rodeo Drive) |
| Size (rooms) | 190 rooms (including 48 suites and 2 penthouses) | 195 guestrooms (various rooms and many suites/villas) |
| Audience / ages | Adult-oriented; minimum check-in age 18 (all ages may stay) | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools | Guests-only rooftop outdoor pool with cabanas and skyline views | Outdoor pool plus 1 hot tub and poolside bar (garden setting) |
| Restaurants & bars | Ardor, The Roof (rooftop) and Lobby Bar; nightclub (Sunset) on site | Four restaurants including The Belvedere, 2 bars/lounges and 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | Forbes Five-Star Spa (6,000+ sq ft, 6 treatment rooms, saunas) and 24-hour gym | Full-service spa, sauna, hot tub and fitness facilities |
| Events & meetings | Five event rooms, largest Studio 1 ballroom (3,445 sq ft), screening room | Conference center with 5 meeting rooms and ~14,004 sq ft of event space |
| Known for | Sunset Strip nightlife, rooftop pool views and modern design by Ian Schrager | Discreet, polished Beverly Hills service and classic hotel experience |
| Parking & transport | Valet-only parking (fee), electric car charging station; destination fee applies | Valet parking (surcharge), airport transportation available for a fee |
West Hollywood EDITION sits on the Sunset Strip where bars, clubs and live-music venues are within easy walking distance.
Choose EDITION if you want walkable nightlife and a Sunset Strip address.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills occupies a more restrained Beverly Hills block close to Rodeo Drive and high-end shopping.
Choose The Peninsula for a classic Beverly Hills location near luxury shopping and low-key streets.
The EDITION has 190 modern rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and contemporary finishes.
Pick EDITION for modern, design-forward accommodations and city views.
The Peninsula offers 195 guestrooms and a wide range of suites and villa options with classic, comfortable finishes.
Choose The Peninsula for traditionally appointed rooms and suite/villa variety.
West Hollywood EDITION emphasizes social dining — a signature restaurant, rooftop bar and a cocktail-forward lobby bar, plus a basement nightclub.
Pick EDITION if you want a social, after-dark dining and drinking scene on property.
The Peninsula leans toward formal dining and room service with multiple on-site restaurants and quiet bars.
Choose The Peninsula for more formal dining choices and classic in-hotel restaurant options.
The EDITION’s rooftop pool is a focal point — guests-only with cabanas and skyline views.
Choose EDITION for a skyline rooftop-pool experience tied into hotel nightlife.
The Peninsula offers a garden outdoor pool, a hot tub and private-villa options for a secluded feel.
Choose The Peninsula for a classic pool-and-villa setup with more private options.
West Hollywood EDITION pairs a Forbes Five-Star spa and 24-hour gym with an on-site nightclub for after-dark energy.
Pick EDITION if you want high-end spa treatments plus immediate nightlife.
The Peninsula provides a classic full-service spa experience and quieter evening atmosphere without an on-site nightclub.
Choose The Peninsula for traditional spa services and quieter nights.

West Hollywood EDITION — rooftop pool, The Roof and Sunset nightclub put you in the middle of WeHo after-dark energy.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills — predictable, polished white-glove service and multiple formal dining rooms.

West Hollywood EDITION — architecture by John Pawson and interiors by Ian Schrager give a modern, curated feel.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills — larger dedicated conference space, meeting rooms and villa suite options for private stays.
West Hollywood EDITION — it sits directly on the Sunset Strip with walkable access to clubs and live-music venues.
Neither property is adults-only; both accept guests of all ages, but The Peninsula highlights family-friendly services while EDITION is adult-oriented and nightlife-focused.
If you want award recognition and modern wellness programming, West Hollywood EDITION’s Forbes Five-Star spa is the choice; The Peninsula offers a full-service traditional spa experience.
Both hotels primarily restrict pool access to hotel guests; EDITION’s rooftop pool is guests-only, and The Peninsula’s pool is for hotel guests (cabanas may be surcharge).
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