Palihouse Santa MonicavsSofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Palihouse Santa Monica scores marginally higher than Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Palihouse Santa Monica comes in at 82 with endorsements from 14 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler, Mr & Mrs Smith and Lonely Planet.
Palihouse Santa Monica Show All Reviews
1001 3rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
From $255/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
"This hushed hideaway is embraced by gardens and delivers 1920s charm by the bucket." Full review
Time Out
"Palihouse arrives on the Westside, inside a historic 1920s Spanish Colonial building, steps from the Third Street Promenade." Full review
Star Service
"Service is attentive, rooms are generally oversize, and there are a number of the units that sport kitchens and kitchenettes aimed at attracting well-paid long-stay guests." Full review
Gayot
"Just a stroll from the Pacific and mere blocks from posh Montana Avenue and the lively Third Street Promenade."
BlackBook
"In an opulent 1927 Moorish revival building, the new Palihouse Santa Monica has an even cozier feel than its Melrose counterpart."
Fodor's
"Palihouse Santa Monica caters to design-minded world travelers craving spacious rooms and suites decked out in whimsical antiques." Full review
Afar Magazine
"For a beachside pied-à-terre, Palihouse Santa Monica is surprisingly moody and dramatic, with nary a white linen slipcover or seashell detail in sight." Full review
Jetsetter
"A new Santa Monica stay with vintage touches near shops, restaurants and the beach." Full review
Wallpaper
"The historical 36-room landmark features classic examples of Moorish-influenced Mediterranean architecture." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The 37 rooms feel more like a home than a hotel, with fully equipped kitchens inside the suites, high wood beam ceilings, Egyptian cotton linens, 40-inch flatscreens, and more." Full review
Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills Show All Reviews
8555 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048
From $190/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"With the exception of the Euro beats pumped into the lobby, the Sofitel does everything right." Full review
Concierge
"The 295 rooms are flooded with light, and the decor... is a grown-up take on California style. The service is just as polished."
Lonely Planet
"The Sofitel is the latest comeback kid among LA's luxe lodges, thanks to a $40 million cash infusion that created a place of sleek sophistication and unfussy ambience." Full review
Time Out
"A shopper's paradise but a driver's nightmare—that's the best way to describe the location of this hotel, close to the Beverly Center in the heart of one of the most congested areas in LA." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel is still the sole French pedigree in the city, and an excellent ambassador for 21st-century Parisian style. " Full review
Gayot
"This 295-room urban retreat underwent a $40 million renovation, resulting in a sophisticated and welcoming nod to the European roots of the Accor group to which it belongs."
BlackBook
"Stunning lobby, plush rooms, super luxe bathrooms stocked with prized Lanvin toiletries. Service beyond impeccable."
Zagat
4.3
""Elegant and sleek", this Beverly Grove "VIP establishment" offers "modern, classy" facilities, including a spa, outdoor heated pool and fitness center."
Jetsetter
"French elegance meets Hollywood hip with modern bistro fare, celeb-fave bar and sprawling spa." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The 295 rooms are flooded with light, and the decor—buttery yellow walls, blond wood accents, ivory lacquered chests—is a grown-up take on California style." Full review