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Hilton Checkers Los AngelesvsPalihouse Santa Monica
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Palihouse Santa Monica ranks marginally better than Hilton Checkers Los Angeles. Palihouse Santa Monica comes in at #39 in Los Angeles with endorsements from 14 reviews including Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Hilton Checkers Los Angeles
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535 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071
From $135/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Checkers is a European-style hotel, without a lot of flashy amenities and possessing an understated luxury." Full review
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Fodor's "Its various-size rooms all have charming period details, although it also has contemporary luxuries like pillow-top mattresses, coffeemakers, 24-hour room service, and plasma TVs." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"A clean, comfortable, and historic downtown L.A. boutique that caters primarily to business travelers." Full review
DK Eyewitness "An island of old-world sophistication in the fastpaced Financial District, this 1929 hotel is great for conducting business in style."
Rough Guide "One of the great LA hotels, with modern furnishings in historic 1920s architecture, and attractive rooms, gym, rooftop deck with pool and spa, and swanky Checkers restaurant."
Star Service "Round-the-clock room service speaks of the intention of exceptional service, which is met not just in print: turndown, shoeshine, valet parking and knowledgeable concierge service." Full review
Gayot "One of downtown's most comfortable hotels, this property is set amidst a sea of high-rises."
BlackBook "Downtown mainstay for businesspeople and cultural tourists. There's a free town car service between the hotel and sites like Disney Concert Hall and Dorothy Chandler Pavilion."
Lonely Planet "Originally the Mayflower Hotel, when it was built in 1927, this friendly four-star address is understated yet indulgent." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This historic edifice possesses suave style." Full review
Palihouse Santa Monica Lonely Planet
Time Out Star Service Gayot BlackBook Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
Wallpaper
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1001 3rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
From $255/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet "This hushed hideaway is embraced by gardens and delivers 1920s charm by the bucket." Full review
Time Out "Palihouse arrives on the Westside, inside a historic 1920s Spanish Colonial building, steps from the Third Street Promenade." Full review
Star Service "Service is attentive, rooms are generally oversize, and there are a number of the units that sport kitchens and kitchenettes aimed at attracting well-paid long-stay guests." Full review
Gayot "Just a stroll from the Pacific and mere blocks from posh Montana Avenue and the lively Third Street Promenade."
BlackBook "In an opulent 1927 Moorish revival building, the new Palihouse Santa Monica has an even cozier feel than its Melrose counterpart."
Fodor's "Palihouse Santa Monica caters to design-minded world travelers craving spacious rooms and suites decked out in whimsical antiques." Full review
Afar Magazine "For a beachside pied-à-terre, Palihouse Santa Monica is surprisingly moody and dramatic, with nary a white linen slipcover or seashell detail in sight." Full review
Jetsetter "A new Santa Monica stay with vintage touches near shops, restaurants and the beach." Full review
Wallpaper "The historical 36-room landmark features classic examples of Moorish-influenced Mediterranean architecture." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 37 rooms feel more like a home than a hotel, with fully equipped kitchens inside the suites, high wood beam ceilings, Egyptian cotton linens, 40-inch flatscreens, and more." Full review
