Last 10 years: 15 Awards
Set across 12 acres of subtropical gardens in the heart of Los Angeles, this storied estate is home to more than 1,200 plant species and the famed Swan Lake once admired by Grace Kelly. Rooms and villas offer space and seclusion, pairing retro-glamour interiors with modern hi-fi sound systems.
The 50, September 2026Secluded in the canyon and fringed by tropical gardens, the understated luxury of this legendary estate has been enchanting guests since 1946.
Tatler, January 2024Built in 1946 in a style that can only be described as romantic Mediterranean, the Hotel Bel-Air, with its rose-colored mission-style bungalows, is about as elite a hideaway as you can find.
Guide Michelin, September 2023The Hotel Bel-Air is the very definition of exclusivity, and the closest you'll ever get to feeling like Hollywood royalty.
Condé Nast Travaler, December 2018One of the most stunning properties in Los Angeles, if not the world, the Hotel Bel-Air screams luxury in the most private and understated way.
Fodor's, July 2018The 50 Best Hotels 2026
The grand jury of The 50 (formerly 50 Best); 600 travel journalists, hoteliers and travel experts vote for their favourite hotels worldwide. Since last year the list is extended to also include places 51-100.
57th place
The 50
The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025
600 travel journalists, hoteliers and travel experts vote for their 50 favourite hotels worldwide. For the first time the list is extended to also include places 51-100.
42nd place.
50 Best
World’s Best Awards 2025
The readers of Travel + Leisure vote for their favourite hotels and resorts in the world.
Travel + Leisure
The 101 Best Hotels in The World 2025
Tatler, experts on all things luxury, pick their top hotels, resorts and lodges.
Tatler
Top 100 Suites in The World 2025
Each year Elite Traveler Magazine present the Top 100 Suites in the world.
Presidential Suite
Elite Traveler
Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
Readers of Conde Nast Traveller (UK edition) vote for their top hotels and resorts worldwide.
Conde Nast Traveller (UK)
The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024
600 travel journalists, hoteliers and travel experts vote for their favourite hotels worldwide.
35th place (new).
50 Best
The 101 best hotels in the world 2023
Tatler, experts on all things luxury, pick their top hotels, resorts and lodges.
Tatler
The Gold List 2022
Condé Nast Traveller
The Gold List 2019
These are the Condé Naste Travaller's all-time favourite hotels.
Condé Nast Traveller
The Gold List 2017
A yearly list of favourites from the editors of Condé Nast Traveller, UK edition.
Condé Nast Traveller (UK)
The Gold List 2016
Condé Nast Traveller (UK)
Hotels own information
Unlike typical long hotel corridors, most rooms and suites open directly onto vibrant gardens, embracing nature at every turn. The dining experience here captures the essence of modern Californian cuisine, infused with Mediterranean flavors. Whether enjoying a meal in the elegant dining room, under the open sky on the terrace, or in the chic bar and lounge, every dish is crafted with perfection and served by our exceptional team. Welcome to Hotel Bel-Air, where refinement and nature harmoniously meet.