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SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly HillsvsLoews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, SLS Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills scores slightly higher than Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. SLS Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills is ranked #9 in Los Angeles with endorsements from 17 reviews including Star Service, Frommer's and Fodor's.
SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills
Frommer's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Star Service
BlackBook
Zagat
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
465 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048
From $226/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "A whimsical tapestry of living art... The whole place is visually compelling." Full review
Concierge "Love it or hate it, there's no denying that the details are impressive."
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Book a room on a high floor to avoid lackluster views of low-rise apartment complexes.
Lonely Planet "A somewhat gaudy, somewhat sleek, centrally located habitat." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Friendly and efficient staff, a business center with high-speed Internet access, and meeting rooms with assets such as teleconferencing and video equipment are just some of the great perks."
Travel + Leisure "Combine Philippe Starck’s exuberant interiors with the genius for tapas of chef José Andrés and the retail vision of design curator Murray Moss, and you have a hotel unlike any other." Full review
Time Out "The ultra-modern (and ultra-pricey), SLS Beverly Hills is a design dream where visual (over) stimulation abounds and your eyes are blinded by so many white leather sofas." Full review
Star Service "In the heart of Restaurant Row, a short stroll to Beverly Center mall, this daring artistic venture exhibits the amped-up designs of style impresario Philippe Starck." Full review
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Select second-floor guest rooms boast terraces; upgrades are available by request.
BlackBook "Mega luxury in the form of pools, fitness suites, all-access concierge, and 24-hour browsing of Moss merchandise set up throughout the restaurant, lobby, and lounges."
Zagat4.7
"This "classy" yet "cheeky" Philippe Starck–designed Beverly Grove "boutique" feels "like another world" (or at least "Las Vegas") thanks to "gorgeous" rooms."
Afar Magazine "Beautiful and dramatic, the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills is a fantasy of design, set right in the heart of Los Angeles’ most decadent neighborhoods." Full review
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Fodor's Lonely Planet
Oyster DK Eyewitness Star Service
Gayot Zagat Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
From $340/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Walk to the ocean side of the soaring atrium here and you feel like you're on a cruise ship." Full review
Lonely Planet "This fine hotel does everything to put you in the mood for a beach vacation." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Its family-oriented, ocean-view pool and excellent gym make the 342-room Loews in Santa Monica a reasonable option for business travelers and families." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Very close to the sand and Santa Monica Pier, this large resort makes children feel comfortable with activities, special welcome kits, and free stays for those under 18."
Star Service "Superior to Le Meridien Delfina, the former Sheraton, this is the queen of the middle ranks, for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Gayot "Has a lot more to offer than simply its superb surfside setting, although the ocean views, sea breezes, memorable sunsets and private access to the beach are all pretty fabulous."
Zagat4.3
"You "can't beat the location" of this oceanfront retreat, whose pool overlooking the Pacific "steals the show" even though the property also boasts "fantastic" on-site dining."
Travel + Leisure "The surf-side location of this Santa Monica property makes it popular for families with kids." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel has been a hallmark of Santa Monica’s Ocean Avenue since it opened in 1989." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"In the heart of Southern California’s most renowned neighbourhood of sand and surf lies the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel." Full review
