Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California PlazavsShutters on the Beach
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Shutters on the Beach is preferred by most reviewers compared to Omni Los Angeles at California Plaza. Shutters on the Beach comes in at 97 with recommendations from 21 publications like Rough Guide, Afar Magazine and Forbes Travel Guide.
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza Show All Reviews
251 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
From $99/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The 17-story Omni is in downtown's cultural and business heart, just steps from the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Los Angeles Philharmonic's home, Walt Disney Concert Hall." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This 453-room luxury hotel caters largely to business travelers and other adults." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Walk to Walt Disney Concert Hall, MOCA, and other downtown landmarks from this modern hotel in the Financial District."
Rough Guide
"Fancy, Bunker Hill hotel with plush rooms with internet access, swimming pool and weight room. Adjacent to MOCA and the Music Center."
Time Out
"Located close to Downtown's growing cultural district, the Omni offers theater and concert packages for those wanting to come here and catch a show or attend a party." Full review
Star Service
"It is a world away from the spotlights, glittering galas and red carpets that drive the exciting new LA Live complex.
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Gayot
"A quintessential big city hotel, this Bunker Hill institution is adjacent to the Museum of Contemporary Art and close to Little Tokyo and Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral."
Zagat
4.3
""You can walk" to the Staples Center, Convention Center, galleries and restaurants from this "well-located" find "nestled in the middle of Downtown"."
Lonely Planet
"Omni is all buttoned-up business during the week but its lower weekend rates make it an attractive choice for families and culture vultures." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Though this slick downtown property is a business-traveler favorite, it caters to families through the Omni Kids program." Full review
Shutters on the Beach Show All Reviews
1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
From $495/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Shutters feels like a rambling seaside villa that's been plucked from Martha's Vineyard and dropped onto the boardwalk below Santa Monica Pier."
Fodor's
"The beachfront location and show-house decor make this one of SoCal's most popular luxury hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This delightful hotel right by the sands of Santa Monica takes the beach cottage to new heights."
Rough Guide
"This white-shuttered luxury resort south of the pier is the seafront home to the stars."
Travel + Leisure
"This sprawling beach-house-style inn looks like it was airlifted from Nantucket and dropped on the Santa Monica shore." Full review
Time Out
"Formerly a cool retreat for hot Hollywood stars and now a sister to Casa del Mar, Shutters has a relaxed but decidedly upscale style." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A beachside-cottage feel undergirds this property set on the sands of Santa Monica Bay. Relax by the pool or have a massage at the spa."
Star Service
"The beachfront setting and pleasurable poolside scene are notable, but the laudable meeting facilities and spring-heeled staff are ready for business at the drop of a sun visor." Full review
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Avoid the rooms in the internally connected annex facing east as these could just as well be a separate entity called, "Shutters on the Parking Lot."
Gayot
"At this on-the-beach retreat, travelers appreciate the respite from L.A.'s high octane atmosphere."
BlackBook
"Plush pied-a-terre and oversized hot tubs for moneyed beach lovers. High-end cottage suites offer feast of Pacific views."