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The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles vs Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles

Both properties are praised by experts. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles ranks slightly better than Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles. The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 14 reviewers such as Forbes Travel Guide, Oyster and Afar Magazine.

The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
8 / 10
900 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015
From $359 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge 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 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 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 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 BlackBook
"Towering Downtown Ritz-Carlton has all about spectacular views. Dominates the vista."
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Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
8 / 10
929 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015
From $199 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Time Out Time Out
"Housed in the former United Artists building, the hotel pays homage to LA's essence—a seamless harmony of California minimalism and downtown LA's signature art deco style." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Located six blocks south of LA Live, Staples Center and the funky and fashionable Figueroa Hotel, this is perhaps the tiny independent Ace chain's best offering to date." Full review
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The Loft Suites are stunning, but avoid views over the noisy and unsightly construction site next door, at least until it is completed.
Gayot Gayot
"Design is modern, simple and tasteful --- and in the case of the downtown L.A. Ace, it's also laced with a touch of history."
Zagat Zagat
"The hyper-trendy Ace Hotel chain comes to DTLA, taking over the ornate 1927 United Artists Building, with its lobby built to emulate the grand movie palaces of the day."
Fodor's Fodor's
"L.A.'s newest hipster haven wears multiple hats as a hotel, theater, neighborhood diner/coffee shop, and series of lounges, where you can bar-hop by elevator." Full review
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