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Shutters on the BeachvsPetit Ermitage

Both Shutters on the Beach and Petit Ermitage are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Shutters on the Beach scores significantly higher than Petit Ermitage. Shutters on the Beach ranks #1 in Los Angeles with endorsements from 22 sources like Gayot, Rough Guide and Jetsetter.

Shutters on the Beach
9/10
1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
From $495/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge 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 Fodor's
"The beachfront location and show-house decor make this one of SoCal's most popular luxury hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This delightful hotel right by the sands of Santa Monica takes the beach cottage to new heights."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This white-shuttered luxury resort south of the pier is the seafront home to the stars."
Travel + Leisure 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 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 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 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 Gayot
"At this on-the-beach retreat, travelers appreciate the respite from L.A.'s high octane atmosphere."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Plush pied-a-terre and oversized hot tubs for moneyed beach lovers. High-end cottage suites offer feast of Pacific views."
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Petit Ermitage
8/10
8822 Cynthia St, West Hollywood, CA 90069
From $229/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"An oasis of quiet just off the Sunset Strip... a great low-key (and lower-priced) alternative to the scenier scene just down the street at the Chateau Marmont."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"It's a matter of taste. The hotel's bohemianism -- think hipsters and distressed fixtures -- will appeal to some but not others." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Just off the hustle and bustle of the Sunset Strip, this West Hollywood boutique gem houses suites from Demi to rooftop Masters Quarters." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This bohemian-chic hotel just off the Sunset Strip offers an eclectic yet elegant atmosphere featuring custom-crafted antique furnishings."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Like you've escape to a Marais B&B. Charmingly stylish rooms, Boho chic public spaces, make this LA's most romantic hideaway by far."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Inside the 80-suite property, you’ll find handwoven Turkish carpets, Roman and Dutch tiling, and art from de Kooning and Rauschenberg on the hand-troweled walls." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Tucked between West Hollywood's Santa Monica Boulevard and the Sunset Strip, this boutique hotel has an artsy, bohemian air." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"It may be in the heart of West Hollywood in Los Angeles, but Petit Ermitage hotel gives the impression that you've stepped into a Mediterranean dream world." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"A true hidden gem in the middle of West Hollywood you'll want to keep to yourself." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If you're drawn to bohemian-chic environs with Turkish rugs, old-world antiques, rooftop bars and fine booze, then these suites may be for you." Full review
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