Mr. C Beverly HillsvsThe Ambrose Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Mr. C Beverly Hills is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Ambrose. Mr. C Beverly Hills is ranked #24 in Los Angeles with praise from 11 reviews such as The Telegraph, oyster.com and Time Out.
Mr. C Beverly Hills Show All Reviews
1224 Beverwill Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035
From $299/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Luxury
"Though the name claims Beverly Hills, the 138-room Mr. C (of the Cipriani brand) is really located in West L.A." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"A Beverly Hills high-rise with a cool pool scene and 138 guest rooms with private balconies. Californian retro glam." Full review
Time Out
"From the tiny bowties on the toiletries to the cocktail shakers in each room, Mr. C has a genuine old-world Hollywood vibe going for it." Full review
Star Service
"After four fabulous years in business, this hotel’s career now eclipses many of the shooting stars that have passed though Mr. C's doors since its inception." Full review
Gayot
"Along with the rooms and suites, guests can also choose from a handful of residential bungalows with gourmet kitchens and plunge pools."
BlackBook
"Swish Italo brand perfect for Beverly Hills, being established celeb-magnet in NYC."
Zagat
"European-influenced accommodations equipped with balconies, Carrera marble bathrooms and pillow-top mattresses outfitted in Mascioni linens."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"As one of the newer luxury hotels in Los Angeles, Mr. C Beverly Hills belongs to none other than the famed Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The hotel seems like a dream transformed into reality." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Black-and-white classic film stills and Beverly Hills views impart a sense of place." Full review
The Ambrose Hotel 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
Oyster
3.0
"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."
Zagat
4.2
""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