Beverly Wilshire Hotel (Pretty Woman) is an Italian Renaissance hotel in Beverly Hills, California, and a filming location for Pretty Woman (1990), Clueless (1995) and Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971). Built in 1928, it was designed by Walker & Eisen, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by BW Hotel LLC (Hong Kong consortium of eight companies led by Lai Sun Group).
Location: 9500 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Pretty Woman (movie, 1990)
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4906, SRC-4907, SRC-5199, SRC-5200 - Appeared in Clueless (movie, 1995)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4906, SRC-5206 - Located in Beverly Hills, California
confidence 95/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-4906, SRC-4907, SRC-5201, SRC-5202, SRC-5206, SRC-7503 - Built in 1928
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-4906, SRC-4906, SRC-5203, SRC-5204, SRC-5206, SRC-7503 - Architectural style: Italian Renaissance
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-4906, SRC-5205, SRC-5204, SRC-5202, SRC-7542 - Designed by Walker & Eisen
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4906, SRC-5204, SRC-7504, SRC-5205 - Historic designation: U.S. National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4906, SRC-4906, SRC-5206, SRC-5203 - Architectural style: Italian Renaissance
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4906, SRC-5202, SRC-7542, SRC-7544 - Appeared in Escape from the Planet of the Apes (movie, 1971)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4906, SRC-10593, SRC-11021 - Owned by BW Hotel LLC (Hong Kong consortium of eight companies led by Lai Sun Group) (since 1996)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-13865, SRC-4906, SRC-7504
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10087 — HotelPlanner — Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10593 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/e/Escape-From-The-Planet-Of-The-Apes.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11021 — AFI Catalog of Feature Films — Escape from the Planet of the Apes (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13865 — https://press.fourseasons.com/news-releases/2025/portfolio-update/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-4906 — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4907 — Movie-Locations.com (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5199 — Visit California (Tier 2, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5200 — Love Beverly Hills (Tier 2, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5201 — Los Angeles Conservancy (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5202 — HMdb (Historical Marker Database) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5203 — Historic Hotels of the World — Then&Now (Tier 3, reference_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5204 — Historic-Structures.com (Tier 3, reference_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5205 — The Clio (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5206 — Four Seasons (Beverly Wilshire official) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5626 — Business Travel News — Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel (Tier 2, trade_press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7503 — Beverly Wilshire — The Pretty Woman Hotel (UNIQ Hotels) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7504 — Beverly-Wilshire Apartment Hotel — PCAD (Pacific Coast Architecture Database, Univ. of Washington) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7542 — Hotel Facts – Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel (official press) (Tier 1, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7544 — Beverly Wilshire – The Most Famous Hotels in the World (Tier 2, web; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Open year-round as a hotel
Admission: No admission fee; operating luxury hotel (room rates apply for stays). Public access via dining (e.g. CUT), bars and the spa
Frequently asked questions
Where was Clueless filmed?
Beverly Wilshire Hotel (Pretty Woman), in Beverly Hills, California, is a real-world filming location used for Clueless. This property has also appeared on screen in Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Pretty Woman.
Where was Escape from the Planet of the Apes filmed?
Beverly Wilshire Hotel (Pretty Woman), in Beverly Hills, California, is a real-world filming location used for Escape from the Planet of the Apes. This property has also appeared on screen in Clueless, Pretty Woman.
Where was Pretty Woman filmed?
Beverly Wilshire Hotel (Pretty Woman), in Beverly Hills, California, is a real-world filming location used for Pretty Woman. This property has also appeared on screen in Clueless, Escape from the Planet of the Apes.
Can you visit Beverly Wilshire Hotel (Pretty Woman)?
Yes — Beverly Wilshire Hotel (Pretty Woman) is open to the public. Hours: Open year-round as a hotel. Admission: No admission fee; operating luxury hotel (room rates apply for stays). Public access via dining (e.g. CUT), bars and the spa.
Who designed Beverly Wilshire Hotel (Pretty Woman)?
Beverly Wilshire Hotel (Pretty Woman) was designed by Walker & Eisen.
Where is Beverly Wilshire Hotel (Pretty Woman) located?
Beverly Wilshire Hotel (Pretty Woman) is located in Beverly Hills, California.