Hotel Figueroa - Unbound Collection by HyattvsLoews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Both hotels are praised by writers. Overall, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel scores slightly better than Hotel Figueroa. Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel scores 86 with recommendations from 11 publications like Forbes Travel Guide, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Figueroa - Unbound Collection by Hyatt Show All Reviews
939 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The Figueroa is one of the best deals in L.A."
Insight Guides
"A welcome retreat from Downtown's corporate hotels, the great-value Figueroa is an exotic addition, with a Moroccan decor, a cactus garden, and atmospheric suites."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It’s hard not to be charmed by this rambling owner-operated oasis a basketball toss from L.A. Live." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel’s unique personality greets you as soon you enter its soaring columned lobby with colorful tiles and exotic furnishings."
Time Out
"This striking hotel is a dramatic mix of Morocco and Mexico, and oozes the kind of charisma boutique hotel designers so often fail to achieve." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The arched terracotta entrance leads to a lobby decked in stone columns, cacti and Mexican tiles, the pool is surrounded by a lavish garden and rooms feature wrought-iron bed frames."
Gayot
"Offering a nice alternative to downtownâs many big-and-sleek properties catering to corporate travelers, Hotel Figueroa takes guests on a journey to North Africa."
BlackBook
"Downtown's original striking oasis spins authentic old L.A. stories under Moroccan majesty in dazzling lobby and plentiful rendezvous spaces."
Travel + Leisure
"A retro façade and otherworldly interior distinguish this 1925 Spanish-Moroccan-style hotel just blocks from the Staples Center." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 285-room Hotel Figueroa is a mid-range, historic property located in an ideal spot in the heart of downtown LA." Full review
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel Show All Reviews
1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
From $340/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Walk to the ocean side of the soaring atrium here and you feel like you're on a cruise ship." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This fine hotel does everything to put you in the mood for a beach vacation." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Its family-oriented, ocean-view pool and excellent gym make the 342-room Loews in Santa Monica a reasonable option for business travelers and families." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Very close to the sand and Santa Monica Pier, this large resort makes children feel comfortable with activities, special welcome kits, and free stays for those under 18."
Star Service
"Superior to Le Meridien Delfina, the former Sheraton, this is the queen of the middle ranks, for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Gayot
"Has a lot more to offer than simply its superb surfside setting, although the ocean views, sea breezes, memorable sunsets and private access to the beach are all pretty fabulous."
Zagat
4.3
"You "can't beat the location" of this oceanfront retreat, whose pool overlooking the Pacific "steals the show" even though the property also boasts "fantastic" on-site dining."
Travel + Leisure
"The surf-side location of this Santa Monica property makes it popular for families with kids." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel has been a hallmark of Santa Monica’s Ocean Avenue since it opened in 1989." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"In the heart of Southern California’s most renowned neighbourhood of sand and surf lies the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel." Full review