The Ritz-Carlton, Los AngelesvsShutters on the Beach
Both properties are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Shutters on the Beach is the choice of most professionals compared to The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles. Shutters on the Beach scores 96 with praise from 22 sources like Not For Tourists, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles 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
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."