Hotel Casa Del MarvsSunset Marquis
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Casa del Mar ranks significantly better than Sunset Marquis. Casa del Mar comes in at 92 with endorsements from 17 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Hotel Casa Del Mar Show All Reviews
1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405
From $450/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Rooms are laid out for relaxation, not business, so travelers with work on their minds should stay elsewhere." Full review
Fodor's
"In the 1920s it was a posh beach club catering to the city's elite; now the Casa del Mar is one of SoCal's most luxurious and pricey beachfront hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"An imposing presence overlooking Santa Monica Beach, this 1926 beach club has been restored to its original grandeur."
Concierge
"On the fourth floor is the Murad Spa—although massages can also be had in poolside cabanas—and the 75-seat, first-floor restaurant, Oceanfront, has spectacular sunset views."
Jetsetter
"A mod take on a California beach club, with prime oceanfront views and a top-notch seafood restaurant."
Time Out
"Located on the sand, close to Santa Monica's shops and restaurants, this elegant and architecturally significant hotel is a local landmark." Full review
Michelin Guide
"An opulent beach club for well-to-do Angelenos in the 1920s, Casa del Mar was neglected after use as a military hotel in World War ll."
Star Service
"Boasting a prime location directly on the beach opposite its enchanting Hamptons-inspired kin, Shutters on the Beach, this is Santa Monica's most luxurious beachfront hotel." Full review
Gayot
"Santa Monica's landmark on the sand has become a pure jewel by the beach. Casa Del Mar has been lavishly restored to the opulent grandeur it exuded when it opened."
BlackBook
"Chill out, Riviera style, in a chaise lounge, pretending it's all really quite a strain on your busy life."
Sunset Marquis Show All Reviews
1200 Alta Loma Rd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
From $290/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"If you're in town to cut your new hit single, you'll appreciate the two on-site recording studios here." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This ultra-deluxe West Hollywood hideaway is a favorite with rock’n’roll royalty such as U2."
Time Out
"This hotel not only offers guests prime location, just off of Sunset Blvd... but also an array of things to do while staying away from the traffic." Full review
Star Service
"For guests who want to be in the midst of the Sunset Boulevard music scene, this is the only game in town." Full review
Gayot
"This Mediterranean-style hideaway is located near the Sunset Strip, and its three-and-a-half acres include lush gardens with fish ponds, exotic birds and tropical foliage."
BlackBook
"Few people who have been hanging around LA since 1963 look this good; posh hotel has had some work done."
Zagat
4.0
""Feel like someone important" at this "totally rock 'n' roll" WeHo boutique, where the service is excellent and the "1960s-style" villas and suites have flat-screen TVs."
Jetsetter
"A stay at Sunset Marquis places you in the heart of West Hollywood, convenient to Whiskey a Go Go and TCL Chinese Theatre. This 4.5-star hotel is close to Dolby Theater and Hollywood..." Full review
National Geographic
"102 clean, contemporary suites and 12 spacious, adobe-roofed villas with a Mediterranean touch and frequent celebrities." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Famous Whiskey Bar on premises, reserved for guests, big names, or talented con artists."