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Sonder The BeaconvsThe London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills scores slightly higher than Hotel Shangri-La Santa Monica. The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills is ranked #13 in Los Angeles with recommendations from 14 publications including Gayot, Zagat and Lonely Planet.
Sonder The Beacon
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Gayot
BlackBook
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Star Service
Jetsetter
Zagat Show All Reviews
1301 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
From $301/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "Its oceanfront Santa Monica location is great and the large rooms have ocean views."
Time Out "Thankfully the streamline moderne exterior has been preserved; inside, the rooms have been upgraded with hardwood floors." Full review
Gayot "Designed and constructed in the Art Deco style of the late 1930s, this Santa Monica landmark sits proudly on Ocean Avenue on a cliff just above the beach."
BlackBook "Classic hotel on the beach, shines for its Art Deco vibe, inside and out. Rooms elegantly updated and luxuriously appointed."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Stylish enough to be alluring but not too stuck up or intimidating." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Once a private penthouse, this indoor/outdoor roof lounge retains a sense of glamour from the seaside hotel's heyday in the Golden Age of Hollywood." Full review
Afar Magazine "An art deco icon, built in 1939 for the silver screen stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age, the Hotel Shangri-La is a beachfront beauty made for decadence." Full review
Star Service "Provides business and leisure travelers with a colorful amalgam that blends the booty-centric, after-dark shenanigans of the Viceroy with the more conservative daylight trappings of the Doubletree. " Full review
Jetsetter "Seaside Art Deco hideaway with a rooftop bar and farm-fresh Cali cuisine in Santa Monica." Full review
Zagat "By day, it’s a boisterous, sunshine-drenched hangout, while after dark, it’s a secluded hideout for overnight guests and lucky locals basking in ocean breezes and pricey cocktails." Full review
The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster Travel + Leisure Time Out Star Service Gayot BlackBook Zagat Show All Reviews
1020 North San Vicente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069
From $349/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Combines English charm with California sensibility... The spacious suites are well designed with sleek furniture." Full review
Concierge "Even the entry-level options among the 200 all-suite accommodations are nicely sized, and many come with terraces that overlook the Sunset Strip."
Fodor's "The large suites and rooftop pool with city-wide views remain, but all else has been spiffed and brightened up with luxury textures like ultrasuede covered hallway walls." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Just off the Sunset Strip, the London offers the highest levels of luxury and service at reasonable prices." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Plant-lined arches line the outside of this British-themed hotel, which is located just south of the Sunset Strip." Full review
Time Out "All 200 rooms are generous suites, featuring subtle sage and tan palettes, Italian linens and luxurious white bathrooms." Full review
Star Service "Located at the quieter end of the Strip, across Sunset from the notorious Whisky a Go-Go, this hotel is one of the top tents in West Hollywood, a salacious celebrity in its own right." Full review
Gayot "The kitchen supplies all the food for the hotel (including room service), so a stay here guarantees an exemplary culinary experience under the guidance of the rigorous chef extraordinaire."
BlackBook "Welcome to the good life. Sunset Strip stunner, the London of West Hollywood leaves tongues wagging and eyes squinting from its serious bling."
Zagat4.7
""From the retro-chic style to the glamorous atmosphere", this "groovy" West Hollywood all-suiter oozes "Hollywood" thanks to "stately", "well-appointed" accommodations."
