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JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVEvsViceroy Santa Monica
Viceroy Santa Monica and JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE are both highly recommended by writers. Overall, Viceroy Santa Monica ranks slightly higher than JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE. Viceroy Santa Monica scores 88 with approval from 16 publications such as Mr & Mrs Smith, Fodor's and Time Out.
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
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Time Out
Gayot
Zagat
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
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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
Viceroy Santa Monica Fodor's
Insight Guides
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Concierge
Frommer's Travel + Leisure Time Out Star Service Gayot Show All Reviews
1819 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
From $221/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "Glamorous socializing takes place in the pool and cabana area amid all-white armchairs and divans." Full review
Insight Guides "An urban retreat on the beach with a sauna and whirlpool."
Oyster4.0
"It's best known for its sexy bar and pool scenes, but the Viceroy boasts substance as well." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The couple behind the stylish Maison 140 and Avalon has created a fantasy environment that transports guests back in time to Colonial England."
Concierge "This 162-room hotel was so hot when it opened in 2002 that it immediately became the Viceroy Group's flagship hotel."
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Try to get one of the rooms on the upper floors, with views of the ocean a couple of blocks away.
Frommer's "Still on L.A.'s coveted "in" list, is this überchic Santa Monica boutique hotel." Full review
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Splurge for an oceanview room; the only other view is of the hotel parking lot.
Travel + Leisure "Though the exterior—a white boxy slab—doesn’t invite a second glance, the interiors here marry retro-chic with pure whimsy." Full review
Time Out "A decade on from its 2002 opening, the Viceroy remains the hippest hotel on the west side. More crucially, though, it's also its most stylish and impressive operation." Full review
Star Service "Young, well-heeled business and leisure travelers and those who deplore a fuss do best here. " Full review
Gayot "China plates and an oversized cameo adorn the walls of the lobby, filled with white-leather lounges and wooden floors."
