Fairmont Miramar Hotel & BungalowsvsJW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows ranks marginally higher than JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE. Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is ranked #19 in Los Angeles with approval from 15 publications such as Time Out, Rough Guide and Gayot.
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows Show All Reviews
101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401
From $321/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Low-rise and extremely luxurious, residential-style bungalows built between 1920 and 1946 are outfitted like minimansions, complete with butler service." Full review
Oyster
4.0
"Luxurious (though small) rooms, an excellent spa, and a devoted staff make this five-acre, 302-room property one of the best hotels in Santa Monica." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"On the site of the private home of Santa Monica’s founder, Senator John Jones, the Miramar has welcomed guests since the roaring 1920s."
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For the ultimate in luxury, book a poolside garden bungalow.
Rough Guide
"Swanky hotel that’s a fixture near the north end of the Promenade, with designer-furnished suites and tropical-flavoured bungalows."
Travel + Leisure
"Since the 1920s, privacy-seeking Hollywood starlets—among them Greta Garbo and Marilyn Monroe—have found refuge at this bluff-perched resort overlooking Santa Monica beach." Full review
Time Out
"The Miramar has been pampering the glamorous and the powerful in California for nearly a century: past guests have included everyone from Greta Garbo to Bill Clinton." Full review
Star Service
"It boasts the city's finest meeting space amid lovely gardens, and panoramic ocean views are visible from top-floor venues and accommodations." Full review
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Because of their proximity to the rear entrance, and thus their lack of privacy, Bungalows 152, 153 and 156 should be avoided at all costs.
Gayot
"It is a place of legend, beginning with the awesome Moreton Bay fig tree that is the centerpiece of the beautiful courtyard at the entrance."
BlackBook
"Pool, spa and glorious seclusion in rooms from two towers or private bungalows—some with ocean-hanging balconies."
Zagat
4.5
"A "special hotel for a special occasion", this "romantic" Santa Monica "grande dame" pairs "world-class" service with "upscale rooms" and "exquisite bungalows"."
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE Show All Reviews
900 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015
From $175/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Set in a shimmering blue-glass tower, the 878-room convention center-adjacent hotel anchors the L.A. Live entertainment complex." Full review
Time Out
"One could easily spend their entire visit without venturing beyond L.A. LIVE and have an action-packed getaway." Full review
Gayot
"This expansive hotel offers 805 rooms and 73 suites on 21 floors, including four concierge levels, all situated within the L.A."
Zagat
4.5
"In an "exceptional" location "in the heart of Downtown", this "fun" yet "upscale" "delight" boasts "excellent" workout facilities."
Travel + Leisure
"Attached to the L.A. Live sports and entertainment complex, the JW Marriott Hotel is located in the heart of downtown just minutes from the Staples Center." Full review
Star Service
"This big-budget JW Marriott shares the building with the Ritz-Carlton Residences and Ritz-Carlton Hotel LA Live, commanding the first 21 floors of this landmark blue glass high rise." Full review
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There are adjoining rooms available only upon request when booking.
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Packed with technologies and amenities that make it an attractive option for both business and pleasure travelers." Full review
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Take advantage of a sprawling, 4,000-square-foot fitness center flanked by crystal-clear windows that have views for miles.
The Telegraph
8.0
"This sleek, contemporary high-rise hotel rises like an exclamation point on downtown LA's skyline, occupying a prime position for sports fans and after-dark entertainment." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This 878-room behemoth flanks the massive LA Live entertainment complex." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Attached to the L.A. Live sports and entertainment complex, the JW Marriott Hotel is located in the heart of downtown just minutes from the Staples Center, Los Angeles Convention Center,..." Full review