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Choose Hotel Bel-Air for a quiet Los Angeles base in Stone Canyon, with Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive a short drive away.

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Take a swim in Hotel Bel-Air’s oval pool, whose shape follows the estate’s former riding ring and is now framed by palms.

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Book the Grace Kelly Suite for a private patio with a plunge pool and a vaulted living room with its own fireplace.

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Follow Hotel Bel-Air’s garden paths past bougainvillea and tall trees to see the sculptures on display in the hotel’s outdoor exhibition space.

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Hotel Bel Air

Hotel Bel Air Los Angeles feels removed from the city without leaving it. Guests arrive along Stone Canyon Road, cross the hotel's bridge, pass the lake and swans, and enter a world of gardens, patios, and low buildings. The Dorchester Collection hotel occupies twelve acres in a residential canyon setting, with the life of Beverly Hills beyond its grounds. Here, the approach to a room is often a garden path.

The main mission-style building began as Alphonzo Bell's estate planning office for the Bel-Air neighborhood. Hotelier Joseph Drown later worked with architect Burton Schutt to turn the property into a hotel, which opened in 1946. That residential origin still makes sense on the grounds. Around the lake and buildings, 483 specimen trees and more than 4,000 plants create a substantial landscape, not simply a planted border around the accommodation.

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Rooms

  • 103 103

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa

Experiences

  • Beach Beach
  • Culture Culture

Facilities

  • Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible

Rooms & Suites at Hotel Bel Air

Superior Room
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Superior Room

431 sqft
From 1’135 USD

The room sits near the centre of the hotel, with garden views and soft modern colours. A sofa with patterned cushions shares the bedroom. An...

Deluxe Room
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Deluxe Room

450 sqft
From 1’228 USD

Limestone floors and a natural wood ceiling bring warmth to the room. Its garden views add greenery to the pale interior and soft furnishings. A...

Grand Deluxe Patio Room
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Grand Deluxe Patio Room

470 sqft
From 1’538 USD

Upholstered armchairs gather around a low round table, with a bench at the foot of the bed. Framed botanical art and patterned fabrics add detail...

Deluxe Patio Room
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Deluxe Patio Room

450 sqft
From 1’655 USD

French doors open the garden-facing bedroom to a table and chairs outside. Pink walls surround this outdoor setting, with tropical planting and greenery rising above...

Junior Garden View Suite
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Junior Garden View Suite

689 sqft
From 2’414 USD

French oak panels cover the high ceiling. Their warmth contrasts with the suite’s neutral colours and black-and-white accents. The bright living area has garden views,...

Junior Pool Suite
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Junior Pool Suite

655 sqft
From 2’600 USD

A private entrance leads into a suite beside the hotel’s oval swimming pool. The bedroom sits apart from the living area, where a sofa and...

Loft Studio
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Loft Studio

650 sqft
From 2’600 USD

A double-sided fireplace separates the sitting and sleeping portions of this open room. High vaulted ceilings rise above an upholstered bench at the foot of...

Canyon Studio
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Canyon Studio

646 sqft
From 2’786 USD

A retractable glass wall opens the studio to the canyon hillside. Inside, a sofa and chairs sit around a low round table, with a desk...

Bel-Air Patio Suite
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Bel-Air Patio Suite

690 sqft
From 2’786 USD

The separate living room has a sofa with red cushions, an upholstered chair and a low round table. French doors open towards planted pink garden...

2 Bedroom Bel-Air Balcony Suite
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2 Bedroom Bel-Air Balcony Suite

1,275 sqft
From 3’074 USD

The bedrooms sit apart from a spacious living room, where a sofa and upholstered chairs surround a low table. French windows open the lounge to...

Canyon Pool Suite
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Canyon Pool Suite

600 sqft
From 3’746 USD

A wide sliding glass wall links the living room to outdoor seating on the canyon hillside. Beneath the wood ceiling, a sofa with botanical cushions...

Premier Canyon Pool Suite
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Premier Canyon Pool Suite

600 sqft
From 3’932 USD

Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open the living area to the canyon hillside. A sofa, armchair and low table sit on limestone floors beneath a natural wood...

Grand Suite
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Grand Suite

850 sqft
From 3’932 USD

A canopy of mature trees shades the two-tiered outdoor setting, enclosed by the hotel’s pink walls. French doors connect it to the separate bedroom and...

Patio Suite
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Patio Suite

835 sqft
From 7’994 USD

A yellow sofa, tufted armchair and low table form the sitting area in a separate living room. Bold abstract art hangs above the seating. Near...

Swan Lake Suite
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Swan Lake Suite

755 sqft
From 7’994 USD

Hand-embroidered wall coverings and a crystal chandelier give the bedroom its distinctive character. A chaise stands at the foot of the bed, with a desk...

Stone Canyon Jacuzzi Suite
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Stone Canyon Jacuzzi Suite

1,475 sqft
From 9’295 USD

A private study sits apart from the bedroom and living room. The suite also has a dining area and kitchenette. French doors open from both...

The Bell Suite
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The Bell Suite

1,798 sqft
From 9’295 USD

The original engraved wooden vault rises above a living room with a sofa, armchairs and a working fireplace. A chandelier hangs beneath its decorated beams....

The hotel has 103 rooms and suites, comprising 58 guest rooms and 45 suites. Most open directly onto the gardens. A Deluxe Room with Patio measures 450 square feet and has a king bed, garden views, and its own outdoor sitting space. Alexandra Champalimaud's design uses gentle colors and natural materials, with a marble bathroom and a soaking tub. Connecting arrangements are available in this category, subject to confirmation.

At 650 square feet, a Loft Studio has an open-plan layout above the spa, vaulted ceilings, a double-sided fireplace, and a private balcony overlooking the canyon. The Canyon Studio has the same stated size but a different relationship with the outdoors. Retractable glass walls open onto a patio with seating, an outdoor fireplace, and a plunge pool. These pools belong to specific categories; they are not a standard feature of every room or suite.

The Swan Lake Suite sits above the water that gives it its name. Its 755-square-foot interior includes a spacious living room, working fireplace, and hand-embroidered wall coverings beneath a crystal chandelier. A private garden patio adds outdoor space. The Two-Bedroom Chalon Suite extends to 1,335 square feet, with two bathrooms and a sitting room decorated with hand-painted murals. One bedroom leads onto the patio, where there is a Jacuzzi. The Grace Kelly Suite has a vaulted living room, a fireplace, and a private patio with a plunge pool. Its interior takes its cues from 1940s Hollywood.

The Presidential Suite has a more extensive entertaining layout. A vaulted living room with a substantial fireplace and grand piano leads into an arrangement that includes a study, chef's kitchen, and separate staff entrance. There are two marble bathrooms and a private courtyard with an infinity pool. Its combination of working rooms and outdoor space gives it the structure of a residence.

The Restaurant at Hotel Bel Airserves modern Californian cuisine with Mediterranean influence in its dining room and on an outdoor terrace. Alcove tables overlook Swan Lake, keeping the gardens in view through breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Seasonal ingredients guide the cooking, though the tortilla soup is a longstanding fixture on the menu. Children are welcome, and the dress code is smart casual. Behind glass wine displays and a double-sided fireplace, a private dining room seats up to 18, separate from the main restaurant's tables.

The Bar and Lounge has a fireplace, grand piano, and a collection of Norman Seeff photographs, including portraits of Cher, Tina Turner, and Steve Jobs. Live music accompanies an evening menu of cocktails, shared plates, and more substantial dishes. This is an adults-only venue, unlike The Restaurant, so its evening atmosphere is separate from the hotel's family dining.

The Living Room carries the gardens into the lobby through a decorative scheme of hummingbirds, jasmine, ferns, and citrus blossom. Afternoon tea is served here on selected days, with finger sandwiches and pastries inspired by the grounds and their swans. It is a seated, bookable tea service, while the room itself is also part of the hotel's reception area.

For coffee and something from the bakery, The Pâtisserie at Hotel Bel-Air opens onto a courtyard with outdoor seating and a wood-burning fireplace. French mosaic tiles form part of Champalimaud Design's interior. Pastries and specialty cakes can be enjoyed there or ordered to go, making this a casual morning stop within the grounds. California produce informs the pastry selection alongside French baking traditions.

The hotel's oval swimming pool occupies what was once a horse-riding ring. Measuring 76 by 34 feet, it is heated for year-round swimming and surrounded by palm trees, loungers, and sunshades. Poolside food and cocktails allow for lunch without leaving the deck. Hotel guests of all ages can use the pool, with a parent or guardian required for children under 16. It is the hotel's shared swimming area, separate from the plunge pools and Jacuzzis attached to particular accommodations.

The spa has seven treatment rooms, steam rooms, and a nail suite. Valmont facials sit alongside massage and body treatments, while Salon by Joseph Hair and Beauty handles hair appointments. The Enclave has two treatment beds and a marble soaking tub, with a shaded patio outside for time before or after an appointment. A fitness studio is available around the clock to hotel guests, with space for cardiovascular exercise, weights, and yoga.

Adult spa facilities, including the fitness area and steam rooms, are reserved for ages 18 and older. Younger guests can receive selected services under the spa's age-specific consent and accompaniment rules; these appointments do not grant general access to the adult facilities. The family-friendly pool has its own policy, separate from spa admission.

For families sharing accommodation, one extra bed can be arranged in most rooms and suites, with a separate charge. Sofa beds are available only in selected categories. The hotel also has a selection of accessible rooms and suites. In-room dining runs around the clock, including breakfast for those who prefer to eat in their accommodation.

The address is 701 Stone Canyon Road, with Beverly Hills and Century City among the nearby business and dining districts. This is a residential base, not a hotel on a shopping street. The hotel operates a house car within a three-mile radius during set service hours, and the concierge can arrange airport transfers for an additional charge. Road journeys depend on Los Angeles traffic, and parking is available on site.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

At The Restaurant, order the tortilla soup that debuted in 1980 and ask for an alcove overlooking Swan Lake.

The spa’s private Enclave offers two treatment beds, a marble soaking tub, and a shaded patio where you can linger together.

The Pâtisserie serves French pastries and coffee just beyond the bridge, with a courtyard where you can sit down to a croissant.

Location of Hotel Bel Air

701 Stone Canyon Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077, United States

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What to Know About Hotel Bel Air

Is Hotel Bel-Air Los Angeles a good choice for a quiet luxury stay?

Yes. Hotel Bel-Air Los Angeles is one of the city's best choices for privacy, gardens, calm, and old Hollywood atmosphere. It suits travelers who want a tucked-away canyon retreat rather than a busy high-rise hotel in central Los Angeles.

Where is Hotel Bel-Air Los Angeles located?

Hotel Bel-Air Los Angeles is at 701 Stone Canyon Road in the Bel-Air neighborhood. The setting is residential and secluded, yet Beverly Hills, Westwood, museums, shopping, and restaurants remain within reasonable driving distance.

What makes Hotel Bel-Air Los Angeles special?

The hotel is a legendary hideaway with pink stucco buildings, lush gardens, swan lake moments, and a peaceful canyon setting. It feels more like a private estate than a city hotel, with paths, patios, trees, flowers, and low-rise accommodations.

How many rooms and suites does Hotel Bel-Air Los Angeles have?

Hotel Bel-Air Los Angeles is widely listed with 103 rooms and suites. The small scale supports a private, residential feeling, especially compared with larger luxury hotels in Los Angeles.

What are the rooms like at Hotel Bel-Air Los Angeles?

Rooms and suites blend Hollywood Regency style with modern comfort, soft glamour, and a relaxed California mood. Many rooms open toward gardens rather than long corridors, which helps the hotel feel calm and residential.

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