Holidays at the Peninsula Beverly Hills: Reimagined Guest Rooms And Enchanting Seasonal Activities

Tea at the Peninsula Beverly Hills Hotel. Image courtesy of The Peninsula Hotel. Photography by Vanessa Tierney Photography.

This year, guests at the famous Peninsula Beverly Hills Hotel will get into the holiday spirit, while enjoying the comfort of reimagined guest rooms and a cozy selection of holiday offerings.  

Renovations in Time for the Holidays

Premium Grand Deluxe Suite at The Peninsula Beverly Hills. Image courtesy of The Peninsula Beverly Hills.

As the property celebrates its 35th anniversary, a recent renovation preserves the spirit of the hotel while subtly enhancing its timeless character. The refresh was guided by owner Robert Zarnegin, who originally built the hotel alongside his father.

Guest rooms have been reimagined with soft French-inspired palettes of blush, blue, and green, complemented by custom textiles, refined lighting and carefully crafted furnishings that blend beauty with modern functionality. The result is a space that feels both familiar and renewed.

The hotel’s rooftop was enhanced with similar care, introducing new, expanded luxury cabanas and additional lounge chairs to provide guests with the ultimate Beverly Hills poolside experience. Accented with the hotel’s iconic yellow and white stripes, each of the 10 cabanas is outfitted with a 50” high-definition television, a Bluetooth sound system, and personalized all-day dining service.

Festive Holiday Offerings

In addition to the newly updated rooms, this holiday season Peninsula guests will find new and returning holiday offerings including music performances; curated meals, treats, and libations. Here are a few of our favorite highlights:

Family Fun

Cookie decorating class at The Peninsula Hotel. Image courtesy of The Peninsula Hotel.

Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to see ballerinas from Westside Ballet, participate in cookie decorating workshops, and may even spot Santa and Pen Bear (the hotel’s mascot).

Festive Afternoon Teas

Afternoon Tea at The Peninsula Beverly Hills. Image courtesy of The Peninsula Beverly Hills.

Available throughout the month of December, The Peninsula Beverly Hills’ signature Afternoon Tea in The Living Room can be experienced with a festive twist. Guests can witness the talent of live ballerinas dancing to The Nutcracker on select weekends. Tea services are available for $150, $160 or $199. This experience can be booked through OpenTable.

Evening Jazz

The Living Room transforms into a late-evening destination with live jazz and soul every Friday and Saturday in December from 8 – 11 p.m. The chic space invites guests to reconnect, celebrate and toast with indulgent, classic menu items, including martinis, truffle fries, and chips with caviar dip.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at the Belvedere

Multi-course holiday meals are can be booked through OpenTable. Image courtesy of The Peninsula Beverly Hills.

The hotel’s signature dining outlet will deliver rich flavors to indulge this winter, from Short Rib “Pot Roast” with an 8-hour braise, celery root puree, farmers market root vegetables and a demi-glace, to a Winter Truffle Risotto decorated with parmesan, herbs and fresh-shaved white truffles. Christmas dining experience can be booked through OpenTable, offered for $210 per person. 

Holiday Gifting

Gifting options include custom snow globes featuring the hotel’s iconic ballerina andluxurious Margot McKinney jewelry. Of course, we can’t resist recommending a Peninsula gift care for a spa treatment at the Peninsula Spa. 

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