Petit ErmitagevsChateau Marmont
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Chateau Marmont is the choice of most professionals compared to Petit Ermitage. Chateau Marmont ranks #6 in Los Angeles with endorsements from 20 publications such as Oyster, Travel + Leisure and goop.
Petit Ermitage Show All Reviews
8822 Cynthia St, West Hollywood, CA 90069
From $229/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"An oasis of quiet just off the Sunset Strip... a great low-key (and lower-priced) alternative to the scenier scene just down the street at the Chateau Marmont."
Oyster
Upscale
"It's a matter of taste. The hotel's bohemianism -- think hipsters and distressed fixtures -- will appeal to some but not others." Full review
Time Out
"Just off the hustle and bustle of the Sunset Strip, this West Hollywood boutique gem houses suites from Demi to rooftop Masters Quarters." Full review
Gayot
"This bohemian-chic hotel just off the Sunset Strip offers an eclectic yet elegant atmosphere featuring custom-crafted antique furnishings."
BlackBook
"Like you've escape to a Marais B&B. Charmingly stylish rooms, Boho chic public spaces, make this LA's most romantic hideaway by far."
Travel + Leisure
"Inside the 80-suite property, you’ll find handwoven Turkish carpets, Roman and Dutch tiling, and art from de Kooning and Rauschenberg on the hand-troweled walls." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Tucked between West Hollywood's Santa Monica Boulevard and the Sunset Strip, this boutique hotel has an artsy, bohemian air." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"It may be in the heart of West Hollywood in Los Angeles, but Petit Ermitage hotel gives the impression that you've stepped into a Mediterranean dream world." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A true hidden gem in the middle of West Hollywood you'll want to keep to yourself." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If you're drawn to bohemian-chic environs with Turkish rugs, old-world antiques, rooftop bars and fine booze, then these suites may be for you." Full review
Chateau Marmont Show All Reviews
8221 W. Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
From $450/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The funky luxury oasis revels in its lore-filled past, yet it's hipper and more exclusive than ever." Full review
Concierge
"Although it sits at the eastern end of the Sunset Strip, it's set so high up from the road and surrounded by such dense vegetation that it feels like a secret oasis."
Fodor's
"Celebs like Johnny Depp appreciate this swanky hotel for its secluded cottages, bungalows, and understated suites and penthouses." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Its French-flavored indulgence may look dated, but this faux castle has long lured A-listers with its five-star mystique and legendary discretion." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"As Hollywood's most notorious celebrity hideaway, the Chateau Marmont is the best spot for A-list sightings, especially in its two fantastic (yet reasonably priced) restaurants." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Famous recluses such as Greta Garbo holed up in this quirky French castle-style hotel, whose policy of discretion still ensures steady celebrity bookings."
Rough Guide
"Iconic, Norman Revival hotel, which resembles a dark castle or Hollywood fortress and has hosted all manner of celebrities."
Travel + Leisure
"Behind the Marmont’s lush, paparazzi-shielding hedges, discretion and privacy rule—a trait that has made it an infamous favorite of celebrities." Full review
Time Out
"One of the many beautiful things about this Hollywood Hills fixture is that it's barely changed over the decades." Full review
Star Service
"Overflowing with Hollywood history and patina, this hotel is filled with style and grace, something this town is in short supply of. " Full review