Downtown LA's grand dame since 1923, birthplace of the first Oscars, dazzles with Italian Renaissance details and chandeliers—though rooms are small and it can feel a bit stuffy for the price.
“First lady of Downtown hotels, testament to LA's architectural heritage.”
– Not For Tourists
Concierge
"If old-school grandeur is what moves you, you'll get a lot of bang for your buck here."
Fodor's
"One of downtown L.A.'s true treasures, the gilded 1923 Beaux Arts masterpiece exudes ambience and history." Full review
Rough Guide
"Neoclassical 1923 architecture combined with modern luxury, with a health club modelled on a Roman bathhouse, cherub-and-angel decor, and a view overlooking Pershing Square."
Time Out
"Built in 1923, the Biltmore retains the Italian-Spanish renaissance elegance that once enticed such dignitaries as Winston Churchill and JFK." Full review
Star Service
"Facing Pershing Square, next to the Los Angeles Library and across from the more intimate, contemporary Hilton Checkers, this is an architectural tour de force that is worth visiting." Full review
Gayot
"Designed in Italian Renaissance style, the Millennium Biltmore opened to national acclaim in 1923 and in 1969 was designated a Historical Cultural Landmark."
BlackBook
"Downtown heart, Grand façade and Mediterranean soul. Popular since '23 with the Hollywood crowd and tabloid murder buffs (look up Black Dahlia connection)."
Travel + Leisure
"This octogenarian grande dame has never looked more beautiful—although, like many L.A. ladies, she’s had some work done." Full review
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Home of the first (1927) Oscars ceremony and once a magnet for presidents, kings and celebs, the Italian Renaissance-style Biltmore has maintained its prestige through the decades." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This 1920s landmark hotel once hosted glamorous Hollywood galas." Full review
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