The London West Hollywood

Few hotels in Los Angeles carry the kind of layered history, cinematic style, and genuine hospitality that The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills brings to the table. Set at the base of the Hollywood Hills on the border of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, this 4.5-star all-suite hotel has quietly become one of the most sought-after luxury wedding venues in Southern California. If you are planning a Los Angeles wedding and want a venue that handles everything beautifully, this is one worth knowing well.

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The London West Hollywood:
A Premier Los Angeles Wedding Venue

A Brief History of The London West Hollywood

The property was originally built in 1984 as the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel, designed from the start to evoke the scale and privacy of a luxury European apartment building. For more than two decades, the Bel Age served as a discreet retreat for the global music and entertainment industry, attracting celebrities, musicians, and artists drawn to its proximity to the Sunset Strip. The hotel was deeply woven into Hollywood pop culture, serving as a filming location for Beverly Hills, 90210, and housing an extraordinary private collection of over 1,100 museum-quality artworks, including original pieces by Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró, and Erté.

In 2007, after being acquired by the Blackstone Group, the property closed for a comprehensive $50 million transformation. It reopened in May 2008 as The London West Hollywood, reimagined by the acclaimed David Collins Studio into a light-filled, contemporary sanctuary that fuses classic British sophistication with Californian ease. The culinary program launched with a Michelin-starred restaurant under Gordon Ramsay, and between 2015 and 2019, the hotel invested an additional $38 million in capital improvements, adding 26 new luxury suites including the 11,000-square-foot Penthouse designed in collaboration with Vivienne Westwood. Today, the independently owned hotel operates as one of the most distinctive and discreetly elegant wedding destinations in the greater Los Angeles area.

Noteworthy Features of The London West Hollywood

The London West Hollywood stands apart from other Los Angeles wedding venues in ways that go well beyond its address.

  • All-Suite Accommodations: Every one of the hotel's 226 guest quarters is a suite, with standard Crown Suites starting at a generous 725 square feet. That makes them the largest entry-level hotel rooms in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, and a genuinely luxurious place for your wedding party to get ready and stay.

  • Design by David Collins Studio: The hotel's interiors were designed by the renowned London-based David Collins Studio, known for a signature aesthetic of warm neutrals, bleached oak, polished chrome, and embossed white leather. The result is an environment that photographs beautifully without feeling overdone.

  • The Bulldog Mascots, Winston and Churchill: The hotel's two resident English Bulldogs are one of its most beloved and distinctive features. For a $250 donation to a local Los Angeles animal shelter, the hotel will arrange for Winston and Churchill to attend your cocktail hour or reception for up to one hour. The hotel is also pet-friendly for dogs under 30 pounds, meaning your own dog can be part of the celebration too.

  • Chef-Driven Culinary Program: Executive Chef Anthony Keene has directed the hotel's culinary program since 2010, translating the venue's British-Californian identity into custom wedding menus built around seasonal, locally sourced organic ingredients. The food at this venue is consistently one of the most praised elements in couple reviews.

  • Location and Accessibility: The hotel sits within walking distance of Rodeo Drive, Melrose Avenue, and the Sunset Strip, and is located 10 miles from Hollywood/Burbank Airport and 13 miles from LAX. For weddings with a large number of out-of-town guests, the location delivers a real experience of Los Angeles without requiring a car.

Ceremony & Reception Sites Offered by This Southern California Wedding Venue

 

The hotel offers six distinct event spaces designed for a wide range of wedding aesthetics and guest counts.

Hampton Court (English Rose Garden)

Hampton Court is the hotel's premier outdoor ceremony site, a multi-tiered, 7,565-square-foot courtyard designed as a tranquil English-style urban rose garden. Arched, vine-covered trellises frame manicured topiaries and seasonal blooming roses, while the south and east-facing orientation delivers unobstructed views toward the downtown Los Angeles skyline. It holds up to 250 seated guests for a formal ceremony or up to 350 for a standing cocktail reception. One important note: Hampton Court does not have built-in overhead lighting, so couples planning an evening ceremony will need to budget for and arrange their own lighting installation.

Capacity: Up to 250 seated (ceremony) | Up to 350 standing (cocktail reception)

West End Rooftop

Located on the hotel's tenth floor, the West End Rooftop offers 3,800 square feet of private, open-air event space with panoramic 360-degree views of the Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills, and the broader Los Angeles basin. It is considered the most visually dramatic space on the property. From November through March or April, the hotel installs a custom-fitted premium tent with retractable sidewalls and portable heaters, keeping skyline views visible year-round. The rooftop can become cool on spring and autumn evenings, so space heaters or guest blankets are worth planning for.

Capacity: Up to 220 seated (dinner and dancing) | Up to 400 standing (cocktail reception)

Kensington Ballroom

For couples seeking a grand indoor celebration, the Kensington Ballroom delivers 4,000 square feet of column-free event space designed by David Collins Studio. Twelve-foot ceilings, grand crystal chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows define the room. The space can be partitioned into two smaller configurations (Kensington I at 1,600 square feet and Kensington II at 2,400 square feet) for more intimate guest lists. It connects directly to the 1,250-square-foot Kensington Foyer and the 1,900-square-foot outdoor Marble Terrace, which is framed by mature trees and works well for cocktail hour or a dessert station.

Capacity: Up to 250 seated (dinner and dancing) | Up to 400 standing (cocktail reception)

The Penthouse Suite + Private Terrace

The Penthouse spans 11,000 square feet across two levels and is reached via a private dedicated elevator. Designed with Vivienne Westwood, it features a Grand Salon, formal dining room, light-filled atriums, a media room, a full kitchen, and two dual-level master bedroom suites. The private, split-level rooftop terrace includes fire pits, a custom water installation, and dining areas set against a 360-degree panorama of Los Angeles. It is best suited for micro-weddings, rehearsal dinners, and ultra-exclusive receptions.

Capacity: Up to 200 to 300 standing (cocktail reception)

Boxwood at The London

The hotel's signature restaurant and its adjacent 1,900-square-foot Sitting Room offer a warm, conservatory-inspired aesthetic with natural light, light wood furniture, botanical accents, and Art Deco details. It works well for welcome parties, farewell brunches, and smaller indoor receptions.

Capacity: Up to 250 standing (Boxwood) | Up to 150 standing or 80 seated (Sitting Room)

The Screening Room

As the only luxury hotel in West Hollywood with a full-scale integrated cinema, The London offers its 1,800-square-foot Screening Room for couples interested in a more unconventional wedding element, whether that is a private pre-wedding film screening, a sentimental retrospective video, or a theatrical vow exchange. It features premium theater seating for 110 guests plus an adjoining private foyer.

Capacity: 110 seated

Price for Hosting a Southern California Wedding at The London West Hollywood

The London West Hollywood operates on an all-inclusive venue rental and food and beverage model that bundles venue use, staffing, and standard rentals. Here is a breakdown of what to expect.

A standard wedding ceremony site fee starts at $4,000. A reception site fee starts at $20,000. When combined for a full wedding, facility fees range from approximately $24,000 during the off-peak season to $29,000 during peak season.

Individual room rental rates are as follows:

  • West End Rooftop: $4,000
  • Hampton Court: $1,500
  • Kensington Ballroom: $3,000
  • The Penthouse Suite: $10,000 per day
  • Boxwood at The London: $2,000

The baseline rental fee covers six hours of event time (including setup and breakdown), full setup and cleanup, standard tables, banquet chairs, hotel linens, standard china and glassware, a wooden 20x20-foot dance floor, staging, market umbrellas, portable heaters, a basic sound system for the ceremony, and a spa water station. Additional event time beyond six hours is billed at $200 per hour.

Ceremony + Reception Site Fees

The hotel enforces food and beverage spending minimums, subject to a 25% service charge and applicable state taxes.

  • Peak Season (May through October): $30,000 on Saturdays | $20,000 Sunday through Friday
  • Off-Peak Season (November through April): $25,000 on Saturdays | $20,000 Sunday through Friday

Average wedding budgets at the property range from approximately $39,420 for a 70-guest event to $165,564 for larger celebrations depending on package selection and guest count.

Food + Beverage Minimums

Tiered Wedding Packages (Per Person, 100 – 220 Guests)

The London Package — $270 per guest
Includes four tray-passed hors d'oeuvres, a three-course plated dinner with two main entree options plus vegetarian, a five-hour Deluxe open bar with champagne toast and tableside wine, cake cutting service, a complimentary menu tasting for four, and a complimentary two-night stay in a premier London Suite.

The Crown Package — $290 per guest
Elevates to six tray-passed hors d'oeuvres and a five-hour Premium open bar with all other elements from The London Package included.

The Royal Package — $330 per guest
Includes eight tray-passed hors d'oeuvres, a five-hour Ultra-Premium open bar, a bespoke wedding cake by The Butter End Cakery, all standard amenities from prior tiers, and a complimentary one-year anniversary stay for weddings with an overall spend of $35,000 or more.

The Opulence Package Add-On — $19,000 flat rate
A customizable enhancement package that includes state-of-the-art audio-visual production by Encore Global (custom monogram gobos, dance floor lighting, LED uplighting), a bespoke cocktail and wine program designed with the hotel's in-house mixologist and master sommelier, custom tray-passed appetizers, a private cake tasting, seasonal floral arrangements and custom installations, upgraded dining chairs and luxury linens, and monogrammed bathrobes for the newlyweds.

Other Costs To Budget For

Valet Parking
Valet parking is required for all events: $75 per night for overnight guests | $20 per vehicle for event-only guests. No self-parking is available.

Corkage Fee
$30 per opened bottle for personal wine brought for tableside service. Outside alcohol for the open bar is not permitted.

Insurance
Event liability insurance is required and must be obtained independently.

Note: All pricing information is sourced from the hotel's published wedding materials. Prices are subject to change. Confirm current rates directly with the hotel's events team.

Wedding Photo Opportunities at The London West Hollywood

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For a Los Angeles wedding photographer, The London West Hollywood is a wonderfully diverse location. The combination of English garden design, contemporary interiors, rooftop city panoramas, and proximity to the Sunset Strip gives you a wide range of looks within a single property.

Getting Ready Suites

The Crown and Royal Vista Suites are built around a neutral palette of soft creams, bleached oak, and polished chrome that reads beautifully in natural light. South-facing suite terraces catch warm morning light off the white building facade. The master bathrooms, designed with deep soaking tubs and pristine glazed tiling by luxury brand Waterworks, provide a clean, high-fashion backdrop for getting-ready shots. For couples using the Penthouse, the split-level spiral staircase, light-filled atriums, and Vivienne Westwood design details open up opportunities for genuinely editorial bridal portraits.

Hampton Court Garden

Hampton Court's multi-tiered layout allows for elevated angles and interesting composition. The arched jasmine-and-ivy trellises, manicured boxwood topiaries, and seasonal English roses create a romantic foreground, while the glass-and-steel skyline of Los Angeles sits in the background. The contrast between lush garden and urban cityscape is one of the most distinctive visual characteristics of this venue.

West End Rooftop

The tenth-floor rooftop is widely regarded as the best spot on the property for sunset portraits. Warm golden-hour light washes across the rooftop with the Hollywood Hills and Beverly Hills in the background. As the sun drops, the Los Angeles basin lights up below, which opens the door to dramatic couples portraits with the glowing city as a backdrop.

The Rooftop Pool Deck + Cabanas

The pool deck offers a more relaxed California luxury aesthetic. Tall palms, crystal-blue water, private cabanas, and vibrant custom-tiled art installations featuring the hotel's bulldog mascots give the space a distinct, playful energy. It works well for casual wedding party portraits and sun-drenched couple shots with a resort feel.

Interior Architecture

The hotel's public corridors, lobbies, and elevator banks, with their white-painted wood moldings, brass accents, and curated contemporary artwork, provide clean symmetry and strong lines for couples seeking a more modern, architectural style. The black-and-white sun deck, which features a life-sized outdoor chessboard, is a particularly creative and graphic backdrop for playful portraiture.

The Sunset Strip

A short walk from the hotel's ivy-covered entry arches puts couples directly in front of legendary Sunset Strip venues like the Whisky a Go Go and the Roxy Theatre. For couples who want their gallery to carry a bit of classic Hollywood rock-and-roll energy, a few minutes of street photography just outside the property can add a completely different layer to the day.

What Couples Say About Getting Married at The London West Hollywood

The London West Hollywood holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating on The Knot and a perfect 5.0 on WeddingWire, with reviews that paint a consistent picture of a highly professional and genuinely warm events team. Private Events Manager Matthew McKeon and Director of Events Mandy are mentioned repeatedly by name, praised for their clear communication, meticulous preparation, and calm presence on the wedding day itself. The culinary program earns some of the most enthusiastic feedback in the reviews, with couples describing Chef Anthony Keene's custom menus as among the best food they have ever had at a wedding, including generous portions and top-tier bar selections. Guests consistently highlight the oversized suite accommodations and the dramatic rooftop views as standout physical features of the property. For couples weighing this venue, a few practical notes appear in the reviews worth taking into account: the Hampton Court garden requires separately arranged lighting for evening events, outdoor music levels are monitored and controlled during late-night receptions, and the rooftop can run cool on spring and fall evenings, making heaters or blankets a good call for guest comfort.

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