Loews Santa Monica Beach HotelvsL'Ermitage Beverly Hills
Both Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel and Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills are rated highly by experts. Overall, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills. Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel comes in at #20 in Los Angeles with praise from 11 sources like Frommer's, The Telegraph and Star Service.
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel 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
Oyster
Upscale
"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."
Zagat
4.3
"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 Telegraph
9.0
"In the heart of Southern California’s most renowned neighbourhood of sand and surf lies the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel." Full review
L'Ermitage Beverly Hills Show All Reviews
9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
From $503/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"A favorite of fashion designers during awards season, L'Ermitage is tucked discreetly away at the edge of downtown Beverly Hills."
DK Eyewitness
"Discretion is key at this sophisticated Beverly Hills hideaway with the full range of in-room high-tech amenities."
Travel + Leisure
"Minutes from Rodeo Drive, this sleek, Asian-inspired hotel is a favorite with visiting fashionistas." Full review
Star Service
"Located on a busy tree-lined boulevard in a tony residential area near the eastern border with LA proper, this hotel has been doing well under its new owners, Viceroy Hotel Group." Full review
BlackBook
"Stylishly elegant rooms of blonde wood and smart electronics. 800-year-old Chinese screens in hangout lobby and poolside, teak lounge on roof for power players."
Zagat
4.5
""Known for discretion", this luxury Beverly Hills "hideout" is set in a converted apartment building on a "busy" "residential" street and features "great views" from the rooftop pool."
Lonely Planet
"It's hard to resist this understated Raffles outpost in Beverly Hills." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This timelessly elegant Beverly Hills icon sticks to what it knows best—privacy, clean-lined style, and first-class service—and the rich and famous keep coming back." Full review
Gayot
"Here, in the pervasive, private club ambience, there's definitely a vibe of understated elegance and a subdued, residential feel."
Star Service
"The large top-floor fitness center has 15 state-of-the-art exercise stations, a steam room and a massage room. The spa is rather small but offers a full array of treatments. " Full review