Luxury Aman Hotel Chain Will Operate One Beverly Hills

BEVERLY HILLS, CA — The luxury hotel chain Aman, known for its celebrity clientele and over-the-top experience, will operate the One Beverly Hills property, One Beverly Hills developers announced Thursday.

The complex will sit on Wilshire Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard, "nestled within eight aces of verdant botanical gardens," according to Aman. The property will include a 42-room hotel, 340 residences, a private club, restaurants, a spa and more, according to city documents.

Once built, the project will be the city's tallest development, with 28- and 32-story structures, according to the Beverly Hills Courier.

Construction was expected to begin in 2023 and finish in 2027, according to the Los Angeles Times.

"We look forward to delivering another world-class destination on our continued mission to curate hotels and residences of architectural distinction in exceptional locations, with our unparalleled service and experiences," Aman CEO Vlad Doronin said in a statement.

Aman resorts around the world attract a celebrity clientele, including Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and George and Amal Clooney, according to the Los Angeles Times. There are 34 Aman resorts in 20 countries, including Italy, Thailand and Greece.

Some 15 Aman resorts are located in or close to sites protected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, such as the ruins at Epidaurus in Greece and Sri Lanka's 17th-century Galle Fort.

Alagem Capital and partner Cain International bought the highly sought-after land in 2018 for $445 million, the Los Angeles Times reported. Alagem Capital owns the Beverly Hilton next door. Alagem will bring the two properties together into one campus to create a 17.4-acre "gateway for Beverly Hills," Chief Executive Beny Alagem told the Los Angeles Times. The project will include some changes to the Beverly Hilton.

The plans, which were made public in 2020, were designed to showcase gardens designed by landscape architect Mark Rios, the man behind Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Times. The entire complex will include 12.7 acres of open space: eight acres of gardens, just over half of which will be open to the public, according to city documents.

The Beverly Hills City Council approved the $2 billion project in 2021 in a 4-1 vote. Councilmember John Mirisch voted no and strongly opposed the project's lack of affordable housing, the Beverly Hills Courier reported.

"The announcement of Aman Beverly Hills further demonstrates our commitment to this strategy and long-term vision. Staying true to our DNA and the revered Aman lifestyle, Aman Beverly Hills, nestled in its expansive botanical gardens, captures the legacy and heritage of Aman while connecting our guests with fascinating urban environments," Doronin said in a statement.