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The Ritz-Carlton, Los AngelesvsThe Standard Downtown LA
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles scores slightly better than The Standard Downtown. The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles scores 86 with accolades from 14 sources such as Afar Magazine, Travel + Leisure and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
Concierge
Fodor's
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
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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
The Standard Downtown LA Concierge Fodor's
Insight Guides Jetsetter
Oyster
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550 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
From $220/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "An affordable bastion of cool aimed at the business traveler, the Standard is nothing if not amusing."
Fodor's "Built in 1955 as Standard Oil's company's headquarters, the building was completely revamped under the sharp eye of owner André Balazs, giving it a sleeky, cutting-edge feel." Full review
Insight Guides "One of the hippest places is the poolside bar on the roof."
Jetsetter "Downtown LA’s original party palace with a retro-style diner, killer pool scene and high-design rooms." Full review
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Be sure to locate the complimentary ear plugs before bed as the rooftop party goes on until the wee hours.
Oyster Mid-Range
"The poolside view is still hard to beat, the design is still striking, and the prices can dip way low." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Downtown’s first trendy hotel made an immediate splash when it debuted in 2002."
Star Service "The style, facilities and attitude-laden staff do their part to make this celebrity merry-go-round of a hotel stand on its own." Full review
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Whatever you do, avoid the rooms near bars and dining outlets!
Gayot "A new era of revitalization for downtown L.A. took off running with the opening of the downtown Standard hotel."
BlackBook "Former oil company HQ. Rooms come in 10 sizes with hot stereos, giant TVs and some with transparent showers, so bring a conservative Christian friend and start snapping pics."
Zagat3.8
"For the "full-on LA experience", stay at this Downtown "hipster" boutique where you'll see "lots of movie stars – or attractive people who just look like stars"."
