Viceroy Santa MonicavsThe London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills
Viceroy Santa Monica and The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills are both rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Viceroy Santa Monica scores marginally better than The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills. Viceroy Santa Monica ranks #12 in Los Angeles with praise from 16 reviewers including Frommer's, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
Viceroy Santa Monica Show All Reviews
1819 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
From $221/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Glamorous socializing takes place in the pool and cabana area amid all-white armchairs and divans." Full review
Insight Guides
"An urban retreat on the beach with a sauna and whirlpool."
Oyster
4.0
"It's best known for its sexy bar and pool scenes, but the Viceroy boasts substance as well." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The couple behind the stylish Maison 140 and Avalon has created a fantasy environment that transports guests back in time to Colonial England."
Concierge
"This 162-room hotel was so hot when it opened in 2002 that it immediately became the Viceroy Group's flagship hotel."
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Try to get one of the rooms on the upper floors, with views of the ocean a couple of blocks away.
Frommer's
"Still on L.A.'s coveted "in" list, is this überchic Santa Monica boutique hotel." Full review
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Splurge for an oceanview room; the only other view is of the hotel parking lot.
Travel + Leisure
"Though the exterior—a white boxy slab—doesn’t invite a second glance, the interiors here marry retro-chic with pure whimsy." Full review
Time Out
"A decade on from its 2002 opening, the Viceroy remains the hippest hotel on the west side. More crucially, though, it's also its most stylish and impressive operation." Full review
Star Service
"Young, well-heeled business and leisure travelers and those who deplore a fuss do best here. " Full review
Gayot
"China plates and an oversized cameo adorn the walls of the lobby, filled with white-leather lounges and wooden floors."
The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills Show All Reviews
1020 North San Vicente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069
From $349/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Combines English charm with California sensibility... The spacious suites are well designed with sleek furniture." Full review
Concierge
"Even the entry-level options among the 200 all-suite accommodations are nicely sized, and many come with terraces that overlook the Sunset Strip."
Fodor's
"The large suites and rooftop pool with city-wide views remain, but all else has been spiffed and brightened up with luxury textures like ultrasuede covered hallway walls." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Just off the Sunset Strip, the London offers the highest levels of luxury and service at reasonable prices." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Plant-lined arches line the outside of this British-themed hotel, which is located just south of the Sunset Strip." Full review
Time Out
"All 200 rooms are generous suites, featuring subtle sage and tan palettes, Italian linens and luxurious white bathrooms." Full review
Star Service
"Located at the quieter end of the Strip, across Sunset from the notorious Whisky a Go-Go, this hotel is one of the top tents in West Hollywood, a salacious celebrity in its own right." Full review
Gayot
"The kitchen supplies all the food for the hotel (including room service), so a stay here guarantees an exemplary culinary experience under the guidance of the rigorous chef extraordinaire."
BlackBook
"Welcome to the good life. Sunset Strip stunner, the London of West Hollywood leaves tongues wagging and eyes squinting from its serious bling."
Zagat
4.7
""From the retro-chic style to the glamorous atmosphere", this "groovy" West Hollywood all-suiter oozes "Hollywood" thanks to "stately", "well-appointed" accommodations."