Hotel ErwinvsOmni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Erwin is preferred by most writers compared to Omni Los Angeles at California Plaza. Hotel Erwin has a TripExpert Score of 84 with approval from 13 publications like Star Service, Gayot and DK Eyewitness.
Hotel Erwin Show All Reviews
1697 Pacific Ave, Venice Beach, CA 90291
From $197/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Formerly a Best Western, this now bonafide boutique hotel just off the Venice Beach boardwalk has a happening rooftop bar and lounge." Full review
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Request a room on the sixth floor, which was built during renovation.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Venice’s entry in the chic boutique hotel movement sweeping LA, this 23-year-old motor inn has been dressed up, colored and otherwise funkified in retro style." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"An eccentric 119-room hotel for budget-conscious travelers that's an easy walk to Venice Beach and plays off the area's hippie-centric history." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This branch of the Best Western is a pleasant Venice Beach hotel, giving you easy access to interesting cafés and stores."
Travel + Leisure
"Located within a block of the lively Venice boardwalk, the look of this hipster hotel is one of uncluttered, new-styled retro." Full review
Time Out
"Live like a local at Venice Beach's only beachfront hotel just steps from the famed boardwalk and the Pacific." Full review
Star Service
"Set back one block from the infamous boardwalk scene and the beach, this is Venice's best option for travelers seeking out local flavor and international standards." Full review
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Barlo's barn-to-belly theme surfaces at all meals and is much appreciated by local hipsters, but be sure to make reservations on weekend eves.
Gayot
"Overlooking famous Muscle Beach, this boutique-style hotel is just a few blocks away from the dining and shopping of busy, trendy Abbot Kinney and close to the historic Venice canals."
BlackBook
"No longer a Best Western, but still vibrant colors and bits of local flair. In the morning, rooftop brunchies, at night, rooftop drinkies."
Zagat
"This stylish Joie de Vivre boutique hotel sits on the edge of the boardwalk, in the heart of zany Venice Beach, offering smallish rooms with a bigger view."
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza Show All Reviews
251 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
From $99/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The 17-story Omni is in downtown's cultural and business heart, just steps from the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Los Angeles Philharmonic's home, Walt Disney Concert Hall." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This 453-room luxury hotel caters largely to business travelers and other adults." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Walk to Walt Disney Concert Hall, MOCA, and other downtown landmarks from this modern hotel in the Financial District."
Rough Guide
"Fancy, Bunker Hill hotel with plush rooms with internet access, swimming pool and weight room. Adjacent to MOCA and the Music Center."
Time Out
"Located close to Downtown's growing cultural district, the Omni offers theater and concert packages for those wanting to come here and catch a show or attend a party." Full review
Star Service
"It is a world away from the spotlights, glittering galas and red carpets that drive the exciting new LA Live complex.
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Gayot
"A quintessential big city hotel, this Bunker Hill institution is adjacent to the Museum of Contemporary Art and close to Little Tokyo and Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral."
Zagat
4.3
""You can walk" to the Staples Center, Convention Center, galleries and restaurants from this "well-located" find "nestled in the middle of Downtown"."
Lonely Planet
"Omni is all buttoned-up business during the week but its lower weekend rates make it an attractive choice for families and culture vultures." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Though this slick downtown property is a business-traveler favorite, it caters to families through the Omni Kids program." Full review