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Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & ResortsvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
Both Oceana Beach Club Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles scores marginally better than Oceana Beach Club Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles comes in at #21 in Los Angeles with accolades from 14 reviews including Jetsetter, BlackBook and Frommer's.
Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
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Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
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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 Traveler99.6
"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."
Zagat4.3
""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 Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles Concierge Fodor's Star Service Gayot BlackBook Zagat Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Forbes Travel Guide
Jetsetter Show All Reviews
900 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015
From $359/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "It's a Ritz, so you know the drill: 123 elegant rooms done up in sophisticated neutral palettes, marble bathrooms... and a staff that bends over backward to please."
Fodor's "Within steps of L.A.'s vast convention center, the Ritz has its own small lobby and rooftop pool separate from the JW Marriott, also in the same shiny skyscraper." Full review
Star Service "Set on floors 22-26, with just 123 rooms, guests can count on unbelievably panoramic vistas, as well as superlative service and upscale dining." Full review
Gayot "Featuring a metal-and-glass façade patterned with transparent and non-transparent blue and green glass, The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles stands out in the downtown skyline."
BlackBook "Towering Downtown Ritz-Carlton has all about spectacular views. Dominates the vista."
Zagat "All of the contemporary, high-tech quarters feature marble bathrooms with rain showers and separate soaking tubs, stylish furnishings and sweeping views of the city."
Travel + Leisure "Stretched through a sleek glass high-rise, The Ritz-Carlton is the pinnacle of Downtown luxury." Full review
Afar Magazine "Every room, restaurant, fitness machine, and rooftop poolside lounger has unparalleled, panoramic views of the Los Angeles basin." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Offering peace, pampering and privacy in ultra-chic surroundings." Full review
Jetsetter "Biz-meets-pleasure icon with a sexy rooftop pool and Wolfgang Puck restaurant in downtown L.A." Full review
