Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & ResortsvsThe Beverly Hills Hotel
Oceana Beach Club Hotel and The Beverly Hills Hotel are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, The Beverly Hills Hotel scores significantly better than Oceana Beach Club Hotel. The Beverly Hills Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 90 with praise from 17 publications including Oyster, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts Show All Reviews
849 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403
From $550/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"Snuck in among the posh apartment buildings on the north end of Santa Monica's beachfront boulevard, the revamped Oceana looks and feels more like a home."
Fodor's
"Generous-size suites, soundproofed windows, an open-air courtyard and pool, and ocean proximity add up to a delightful boutique hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of Santa Monica’s prettiest hotels, the Oceana has flirtatiously colorful decor reminiscent of the French Riviera. Many of the large suites have views of the ocean."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Snuck in among the posh apartment buildings on the north end of Santa Monica’s beachfront boulevard, the revamped Oceana looks and feels more like a home." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Lime green, eggshell blue, and canary yellow compose the punchy palette at this retro-beach-style boutique hotel." Full review
Time Out
"Across the street from the beach and a short walking distance from downtown Santa Barbara’s restaurant and bar scene, Hotel Oceana’s location cannot be beat." Full review
Star Service
" In fact, this remains the best small hotel in Santa Monica." Full review
Gayot
"A fresh, bright, airy and comfortable alternative to the massive, and generally impersonal corporate hotels, the Oceana is across the street from the bluffs overlooking Santa Monica beach."
BlackBook
"Just steps from the beach and the 3rd Street Promenade. All suites—and really very sweet on service and private beauty."
Zagat
4.3
""Gorgeous" rooms and suites (with Frette towels, Egyptian cotton linens and high-def TVs) in a "beautiful deco building" across from the beach in Santa Monica set this "lovely, intimate" find apart."
The Beverly Hills Hotel Show All Reviews
9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-2938
From $645/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The legendary "Pink Palace" opened in 1912, and the city of Beverly Hills literally grew around it. Today, the landmark Spanish Colonial building, still painted a garish Pepto-Bismol..."
Fodor's
"Remarkably still at the top of her game, the "Pink Palace" continues to attract Hollywood's elite after 100 years." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Staying here means dwelling in the utmost of luxury." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"On 12 acres of lush grounds, this historic hotel is a serene, luxurious escape five minutes from Rodeo Drive." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"It’s no longer the trendiest of LA’s luxury hotels, but its exalted place in Hollywood history remains."
Rough Guide
"The classic Hollywood resort, with a bold colour scheme and Mission-style design, and surrounded by its own exotic gardens."
Time Out
"The famous pink stucco façade, the manicured grounds and the sumptuous rooms of the Beverly Hills Hotel look as fresh and fanciful as they did on opening day 100 years ago." Full review
Star Service
"Wedged between Benedict Canyon and Crescent Drive, one-half mile north of Wilshire Boulevard, this is the most fabled hotel in Beverly Hills, attracting both celebrities and the tourists..." Full review
Gayot
"Despite its great age, the "Pink Palace" is more alluring than ever, with its coral-pink façade, signature banana-leaf wallpaper and twelve lush acres of tropical gardens."
BlackBook
"Phenomenal bungalows where aging A-list actresses recover from facial overhauls. Great pool scene."