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The Peninsula Beverly HillsvsThe Ambrose Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, The Peninsula Beverly Hills ranks significantly higher than The Ambrose. The Peninsula Beverly Hills comes in at 91 with accolades from 19 sources like Departures, Hideaway Report and Rough Guide.
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
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Concierge
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9882 South Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
From $635/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "One of L.A.'s three finest hotels... Has risen above the rest by making ultraservice its hallmark." Full review
Concierge "Tucked away amid quiet gardens just west of Beverly Hills' main drag, this hotel has the impeccable and invisible service you'd expect from a Peninsula outpost."
Fodor's "This French Rivera–style palace is a favorite of Hollywood bold-face names, but all kinds of visitors consistently describe their stay as near perfect—though expensive." Full review
OysterLuxury
"One of the best hotels -- if not the best hotel -- in the entire L.A. area, the Peninsula bills itself, accurately, as an "exclusive oasis"." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Antiques and artwork grace rooms, suites, and villas, all brimming with high-tech features, including wireless web access and satellite TV."
Rough Guide "Luxury celebrity digs featuring ultra-chic rooms, suites and villas thick with graceful furnishings, along with pool, sun deck, cabanas, rooftop gardens and whirlpool."
Time Out "Designed to look and feel like a private estate, the Peninsula exudes opulence." Full review
Time Out "The Peninsula extends luxury and excellent service to its Beverly Hills outpost's Club Bar, the hotel's cocktail lounge. Understated, unobtrusive (and quite expensive—glasses of wine up..." Full review
Star Service "Midway between Rodeo Drive shopping and Century City office towers, this hospitable giant sets the luxury standard in Los Angeles, and California for that matter." Full review
Gayot "This discreet hotel, which is related to the venerable Peninsula in Hong Kong, is elegant without being stuffy."
The Ambrose Hotel Frommer's Oyster Rough Guide Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Time Out Star Service Gayot
Zagat
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1255 20th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
From $158/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "If being within walking distance of the ocean isn't crucial, but a soothing, peaceful environment is, I've found your hotel." Full review
Oyster3.0
"This 77-room, midrange boutique hotel is one of the most environmentally focused hotels in Southern California." Full review
Rough Guide "Excellent choice for inland Santa Monica with Craftsman-styled decor and boutique rooms that have internet access and include continental breakfast."
Fodor's "An air of tranquillity pervades the four-story Ambrose, which blends right into its mostly residential Santa Monica neighborhood." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The property features four floors, 77 guest rooms and is a short drive to the beach and Third Street Promenade shopping corridor." Full review
Time Out "This boutique avoids the stereotypical super-sunny decor prevalent in so many Santa Monica hotels, preferring a cultured mixture of sturdy Craftsman tradition and Asian chic." Full review
Star Service "Located on the east side of Santa Monica at Arizona Avenue, in a quiet neighborhood just south of Wilshire Boulevard, this notable LEED Silver-certified property puts a stylish sheen on green design." Full review
Gayot "The Ambrose fuses twentieth-century Craftsman design with an Asian influence, steering away from the too cool and edgy feel of a lot of hip urban properties."
Zagat4.2
""Luxurious" yet "eco-friendly", this Santa Monica boutique "in a quiet neighborhood" may not be on the beach, but admirers "love" its Asian accents and "oh-so-comfy" ambiance."
Lonely Planet "This sustainable boutique hotel beautifully blends Craftsman and Asian aesthetics and goes the extra mile when it comes to being green." Full review
