The Ritz-Carlton, Los AngelesvsHotel Casa Del Mar
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Casa del Mar is the choice of most professionals compared to The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles. Casa del Mar is ranked #5 in Los Angeles with positive reviews from 18 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and BlackBook.
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles Show All Reviews
900 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015
From $359/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"It's a Ritz, so you know the drill: 123 elegant rooms done up in sophisticated neutral palettes, marble bathrooms... and a staff that bends over backward to please."
Fodor's
"Within steps of L.A.'s vast convention center, the Ritz has its own small lobby and rooftop pool separate from the JW Marriott, also in the same shiny skyscraper." Full review
Star Service
"Set on floors 22-26, with just 123 rooms, guests can count on unbelievably panoramic vistas, as well as superlative service and upscale dining." Full review
Gayot
"Featuring a metal-and-glass façade patterned with transparent and non-transparent blue and green glass, The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles stands out in the downtown skyline."
BlackBook
"Towering Downtown Ritz-Carlton has all about spectacular views. Dominates the vista."
Zagat
"All of the contemporary, high-tech quarters feature marble bathrooms with rain showers and separate soaking tubs, stylish furnishings and sweeping views of the city."
Travel + Leisure
"Stretched through a sleek glass high-rise, The Ritz-Carlton is the pinnacle of Downtown luxury." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Every room, restaurant, fitness machine, and rooftop poolside lounger has unparalleled, panoramic views of the Los Angeles basin." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Offering peace, pampering and privacy in ultra-chic surroundings." Full review
Jetsetter
"Biz-meets-pleasure icon with a sexy rooftop pool and Wolfgang Puck restaurant in downtown L.A." Full review
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."