JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVEvsShutters on the Beach
Shutters on the Beach and JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Shutters on the Beach is preferred by most reviewers compared to JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE. Shutters on the Beach ranks #1 in Los Angeles with endorsements from 22 sources like Zagat, Jetsetter and Time Out.
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE Show All Reviews
900 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015
From $175/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Set in a shimmering blue-glass tower, the 878-room convention center-adjacent hotel anchors the L.A. Live entertainment complex." Full review
Time Out
"One could easily spend their entire visit without venturing beyond L.A. LIVE and have an action-packed getaway." Full review
Gayot
"This expansive hotel offers 805 rooms and 73 suites on 21 floors, including four concierge levels, all situated within the L.A."
Zagat
4.5
"In an "exceptional" location "in the heart of Downtown", this "fun" yet "upscale" "delight" boasts "excellent" workout facilities."
Travel + Leisure
"Attached to the L.A. Live sports and entertainment complex, the JW Marriott Hotel is located in the heart of downtown just minutes from the Staples Center." Full review
Star Service
"This big-budget JW Marriott shares the building with the Ritz-Carlton Residences and Ritz-Carlton Hotel LA Live, commanding the first 21 floors of this landmark blue glass high rise." Full review
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There are adjoining rooms available only upon request when booking.
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Packed with technologies and amenities that make it an attractive option for both business and pleasure travelers." Full review
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Take advantage of a sprawling, 4,000-square-foot fitness center flanked by crystal-clear windows that have views for miles.
The Telegraph
8.0
"This sleek, contemporary high-rise hotel rises like an exclamation point on downtown LA's skyline, occupying a prime position for sports fans and after-dark entertainment." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This 878-room behemoth flanks the massive LA Live entertainment complex." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Attached to the L.A. Live sports and entertainment complex, the JW Marriott Hotel is located in the heart of downtown just minutes from the Staples Center, Los Angeles Convention Center,..." Full review
Shutters on the Beach Show All Reviews
1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
From $495/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Shutters feels like a rambling seaside villa that's been plucked from Martha's Vineyard and dropped onto the boardwalk below Santa Monica Pier."
Fodor's
"The beachfront location and show-house decor make this one of SoCal's most popular luxury hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This delightful hotel right by the sands of Santa Monica takes the beach cottage to new heights."
Rough Guide
"This white-shuttered luxury resort south of the pier is the seafront home to the stars."
Travel + Leisure
"This sprawling beach-house-style inn looks like it was airlifted from Nantucket and dropped on the Santa Monica shore." Full review
Time Out
"Formerly a cool retreat for hot Hollywood stars and now a sister to Casa del Mar, Shutters has a relaxed but decidedly upscale style." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A beachside-cottage feel undergirds this property set on the sands of Santa Monica Bay. Relax by the pool or have a massage at the spa."
Star Service
"The beachfront setting and pleasurable poolside scene are notable, but the laudable meeting facilities and spring-heeled staff are ready for business at the drop of a sun visor." Full review
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Avoid the rooms in the internally connected annex facing east as these could just as well be a separate entity called, "Shutters on the Parking Lot."
Gayot
"At this on-the-beach retreat, travelers appreciate the respite from L.A.'s high octane atmosphere."
BlackBook
"Plush pied-a-terre and oversized hot tubs for moneyed beach lovers. High-end cottage suites offer feast of Pacific views."