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Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel vs Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
Both Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel and Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel) are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel) ranks slightly higher than Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills (A Four Seasons Hotel) is ranked #16 in Los Angeles with praise from 17 sources such as Fodor's, Oyster and Gayot.
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
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1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
From $340 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Walk to the ocean side of the soaring atrium here and you feel like you're on a cruise ship."
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Lonely Planet
"This fine hotel does everything to put you in the mood for a beach vacation."
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Oyster
Upscale
"Its family-oriented, ocean-view pool and excellent gym make the 342-room Loews in Santa Monica a reasonable option for business travelers and families."
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DK Eyewitness
"Very close to the sand and Santa Monica Pier, this large resort makes children feel comfortable with activities, special welcome kits, and free stays for those under 18."
Star Service
"Superior to Le Meridien Delfina, the former Sheraton, this is the queen of the middle ranks, for both business and leisure travelers."
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Gayot
"Has a lot more to offer than simply its superb surfside setting, although the ocean views, sea breezes, memorable sunsets and private access to the beach are all pretty fabulous."
Zagat
4.3
"You "can't beat the location" of this oceanfront retreat, whose pool overlooking the Pacific "steals the show" even though the property also boasts "fantastic" on-site dining."
Travel + Leisure
"The surf-side location of this Santa Monica property makes it popular for families with kids."
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel has been a hallmark of Santa Monica’s Ocean Avenue since it opened in 1989."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"In the heart of Southern California’s most renowned neighbourhood of sand and surf lies the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel."
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Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
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9500 Wilshire Boulevard, Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212
From $440 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"It was given a massive transformation a couple of years back, adding a spa with blue glass sinks and dramatic light effects."
Fodor's
"At dinner, Hollywood's elite packs the hotel's coolly modern steak house, CUT, featuring steaks and sides by Wolfgang Puck and interiors by architect Richard Meier."
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Oyster
Luxury
"This iconic Beverly Hills hotel is a top luxury pick for business or leisure, families or romance."
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DK Eyewitness
"Overlooking Rodeo Drive, this dignified 1928 hotel has hosted royalty many times and featured prominently in the 1990 movie Pretty Woman."
Time Out
"The ornate detailing on this Four Seasons-operated gem...recalls 19th-century French splendor, but recent additions such as a Richard Meier-designed restaurant add 21st-century sophistication."
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Star Service
"This deluxe hotel is evolving with the times, hosting celebrities and exclusive powwows, entertaining well-heeled business travelers, tourists and even HerbaLife conventions."
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BlackBook
"Dignity and refinement—they roll out the red carpet. Not as liberal towards streetwalkers with hearts of gold in the lobby as Pretty Woman made us think, but Richard Gere certainly welcome."
Zagat
4.5
""Impeccable" service from a "staff at the top of its game", plus "gorgeous" rooms and "elegant" suites with outstanding amenities."
Gayot
"The lobby of this stately hotel, a landmark in Beverly Hills since 1928, is outfitted like a Regency/Directoire-era dream, with a trove of gorgeous antiques."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The amenities are very much up-to-the-minute, both in the original Italian Renaissance wing and in the newer addition."
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