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JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVEvsThe Ambrose Hotel
Both The Ambrose and JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE is preferred by most professionals compared to The Ambrose. JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE scores 85 with accolades from 11 publications including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
Fodor's
Time Out
Gayot
Zagat
Travel + Leisure
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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."
Zagat4.5
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
The Ambrose Hotel
Frommer's
Oyster
Rough Guide Fodor's Travel + Leisure Time Out Star Service Gayot Zagat Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
1255 20th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
From $158/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "If being within walking distance of the ocean isn't crucial, but a soothing, peaceful environment is, I've found your hotel." Full review
Oyster3.0
"This 77-room, midrange boutique hotel is one of the most environmentally focused hotels in Southern California." Full review
Rough Guide "Excellent choice for inland Santa Monica with Craftsman-styled decor and boutique rooms that have internet access and include continental breakfast."
Fodor's "An air of tranquillity pervades the four-story Ambrose, which blends right into its mostly residential Santa Monica neighborhood." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The property features four floors, 77 guest rooms and is a short drive to the beach and Third Street Promenade shopping corridor." Full review
Time Out "This boutique avoids the stereotypical super-sunny decor prevalent in so many Santa Monica hotels, preferring a cultured mixture of sturdy Craftsman tradition and Asian chic." Full review
Star Service "Located on the east side of Santa Monica at Arizona Avenue, in a quiet neighborhood just south of Wilshire Boulevard, this notable LEED Silver-certified property puts a stylish sheen on green design." Full review
Gayot "The Ambrose fuses twentieth-century Craftsman design with an Asian influence, steering away from the too cool and edgy feel of a lot of hip urban properties."
Zagat4.2
""Luxurious" yet "eco-friendly", this Santa Monica boutique "in a quiet neighborhood" may not be on the beach, but admirers "love" its Asian accents and "oh-so-comfy" ambiance."
Lonely Planet "This sustainable boutique hotel beautifully blends Craftsman and Asian aesthetics and goes the extra mile when it comes to being green." Full review
