Hotel Figueroa - Unbound Collection by HyattvsPalihouse Santa Monica
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Figueroa is the choice of most writers compared to Palihouse Santa Monica. Hotel Figueroa ranks #35 in Los Angeles with accolades from 14 publications including Travel + Leisure, Insight Guides and DK Eyewitness.
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
Palihouse Santa Monica Show All Reviews
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