AKA Beverly Hills

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AKA Beverly Hills

3 years ago

If a five-star hotel and an Airbnb were to combine, the result would be AKA. With locations in New York, Miami, London, and LA, this is where to book when you need to make one of those destinations home for awhile. And if you’re getting ready for some bi-coastal action, this review of AKA Beverly Hills should come in handy. AKA is one of the best hotels in Beverly Hills for longer stays.

Overview

AKA is the portfolio of residence hotels, that make long-term stays in major cities around the world, feel more like home. The company has re-invented the corporate apartment, adding more personality and luxury than you’d find at traditional company housing. It’s also an international operation, in places like London, New York, LA, Miami, DC and Philadelphia. So if you’re still on a remote working arrangement, AKA gives you a chance to create a home in cities around the world. Buildings have a full staff, concierge and gym. In the Beverly Hills location, there’s also a movie theater and an outdoor terrace with yoga classes. The philosophy of AKA is to create value for money with modern, smart long-stay hotels. AKA is one of the best hotels in Beverly Hills and even in the greater Los Angeles area.

The Rooms

Anyone else notice how expensive hotels have gotten lately? It’s one thing if you’re at Splendido in Portofino, but it’s a whole other issue when you’re in a U.S. city, and paying over $1,200 a night for a standard room. You bring in your family and your nightly nut adds up fast, without a lot of value. If this scenario resonates, let AKA come into the picture. Rates are about $400-$600/nightly, depending on the time of year, for one- to two-bedroom apartments and townhomes. Each apartment has a terrace, fireplace, and washer and dryer. There’s also a kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. If you stay here in a one-bedroom suite, in a pinch, you can fit the kids in the living room. And for marginally more, the two bedrooms are optimal for families who like to spread out a little. Even if you’re traveling with friends-with-standards, AKA is just as nice as most of the top hotels in LA — with better rates.

The Catch: Minimum Stays

The catch is you have to rent for a minimum of one week during the year, and this summer, the minimum rental is one month for the Beverly Hills property. At this price point, you get a modern, beautifully furnished apartment with fireplace, outdoor space, and a full kitchen. With each one-week stay, you get one housekeeping day, similar to what you may do at home. If you want to elevate it to a full hotel experience, you can arrange daily cleaning…at an additional cost.

The Food

Effectively, you can say that Spago does room service for AKA. The AKA Beverly Hills location has direct access out the back door to Spago. That means heavenly smoked salmon pizza, delivered to your apartment. For breakfast, you can order a continental feast with the concierge, and it’ll be delivered right to your door.

The location of AKA? It’s amidst the top restaurants in Beverly Hills. Even if AKA had no food, you’re right across from The Maybourne. Also close-by is Tommy’s, one of the hottest new restaurants in LA. Check out our list of classic restaurants in Los Angeles. Whole Foods is a five-minute walk away. You have a full fridge and a kitchen stocked with all the basic pots and pans and silverware — another reason this is one of the best hotels in Beverly Hills for families.

The Service

Of all the virtues of AKA, including its value, it’s the service is that makes AKA one of the best hotels in Beverly Hills. You have a 24/7 concierge, security at night, and a team to request special services, housekeeping, and reservations, just like at a traditional five star hotel. While it isn’t ground-breaking, it is nice that every morning they waitstaff serves coffee and Palais des Thés teas in the foyer. The Beverly Hills team is genuinely friendly, and willing to go the extra mile for those reservations you desire at Giorgio Baldi and the Polo Lounge.