Red-dressed servers on the red carpet
Red-dressed servers on the red carpet. Photo by Harrison Shiels

Hollywood Award Season Traditionally Begins at the Historic Hotel

The Beverly Hilton Hotel, a historic Hollywood hub of showbiz and significant business and social events, once again converted its campus to a giant CBS television set to host the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards.

Michael Patrick Shiels with Ryan Paterson, the Beverly Hilton’s director of sales and marketing
Michael Patrick Shiels with Ryan Paterson, the Beverly Hilton’s director of sales and marketing. Photo by Harrison Shiels

The Beverly Hilton’s general manager, David Ecija, and Ryan Paterson, the hotel’s marketing and sales director, welcomed the most beloved and celebrated actors and directors in show business.

They also extended Hollywood hospitality to hotel guests, VIPs, clients and supporters who cherish The Beverly Hilton.

Clamor on the Red Carpet

Broadcast reporters clamor for quotes.
Broadcast reporters clamor for quotes. Photo by Harrison Shiels

A glamorous viewing stand was constructed alongside the red carpet, opposite the rope line of international broadcast media reporters clamoring for the attention of the nominees and presenters as they processed into the hotel for the award show.

The valet entrance became a champagne party.
The valet entrance became a champagne party. Photo by Harrison Shiels

The designer-dressed stars chatted up the press corps but also waved and smiled to the attendees on the other side of the carpet, who called out their names, shouted support and applauded with affection.

Comedic Emcee

Golden Globes emcee Nikki Glaser prepared by staying at the Beverly Hilton
Golden Globes emcee Nikki Glaser prepared by staying at the Beverly Hilton.
Photo by Harrison Shiels

Nikki Glaser, the comedian and emcee of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, spent time preparing for the event and honing her opening monologue in the comfort and convenience of the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

She mentioned the hotel as soon as she hit the stage: “I am in a room full of producers here at the Beverly Hilton Hotel…and this time, all my clothes are on. It was worth it!”

Glazer peppered specific celebrity attendees with similar cheeky but cute, complimentary shots, many times after the punchline, cushioning the blow by cooing “I love you.”  

The Beautiful Beverly Hilton Ballroom

The Beverly Hilton’s high tech tv studio ballroom
The Beverly Hilton’s high-tech TV studio ballroom. Photo by Harrison Shiels

The Beverly Hilton has always been a haven not only for Hollywood events but also for business conferences, weddings and gatherings in the same high-tech International Ballroom in which the Golden Globes are awarded and seen on CBS Television.

Valet entrance under construction.
Valet entrance under construction. Photo by Harrison Shiels

An astonishing level of renovation and expansion is taking place at the Beverly Hilton. Still, none of the construction is visible, thanks to the creativity and magic of the management and developers. The show, after all, must go on…along with the events and gatherings.

Scroll below for an inside look at The Beverly Hilton and the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, staged Jan. 2, 2025.   

Worldwide media worked within the Hilton
Worldwide media worked within the Hilton. Photo by Harrison Shiels
Almost showtime a red carpet LA style traffic jam.
Almost showtime: A red carpet LA-style traffic jam. Photo by Harrison Shiels
Golden Globes
Buzzing with activity. Photo by Harrison Shiels
“Say cheese!” Photogs snap celebrity poses.
“Say cheese!” Photogs snap celebrity poses. Photo by Harrison Shiels
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