Beverly Hills in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Beverly Hills Hotel
| | Historic Landmark No. 1 | |
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 1, 2020
1. Beverly Hills Hotel Marker
Built as the first hotel in the City and associated with architects Elmer Grey and Paul R. Williams.
Beverly Hills Historic Landmark No. 1.
Built 1912. Designated 2012.
Beverly Hills City Council and Cultural Heritage Commission, City of Beverly Hills.
Erected 2012 by City of Beverly Hills. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 34° 4.875′ N, 118° 24.828′ W. Marker is in Beverly Hills, California, in Los Angeles County. It is at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and North Crescent Drive, on the right when traveling west on Sunset Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9641 Sunset Boulevard, Beverly Hills CA 90210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Margaret Jane Anderson Fountain (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Will Rogers Memorial Park (about 500 feet away); Virginia Robinson Gardens (approx. 0.4 miles away); Valdez Homestead (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gershwin Residence (approx. half a mile away); Beverly Hills Women's Club (approx. half a mile away); Indian Battle (approx. half a mile away); The Helms Estate (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beverly Hills.
Regarding The Beverly Hills Hotel. Architect Paul R. Williams (1894-1980) was one of the foremost architects in Los Angeles in the mid-twentieth century. He practiced largely in Southern California and designed the homes of numerous stars including Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball. He also designed many public and private buildings. Williams became the first African-American member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in 1923.
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Photographed by Craig Baker, April 1, 2020
2. Beverly Hills Hotel Marker
The marker is to the right of the door.
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 1, 2020
3. The Beverly Hills Hotel
The logo is the handwriting of architect Paul R. Williams.
Photographed by Craig Baker, April 1, 2020
4. The Beverly Hills Hotel and Pool
Public Domain
5. Beverly Hills Hotel - 1912
Photographed by Craig Baker
6. Hotel Lobby
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 961 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 12, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5. submitted on March 18, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on July 26, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
