Hotel Bel-Air vs Hotel Casa Del Mar
Both hotels are praised by professionals. On balance, Hotel Bel-Air ranks slightly better than Casa del Mar. Hotel Bel-Air scores 95 with recommendations from 23 reviews like BlackBook, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hotel Bel-Air
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701 Stone Canyon Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90077
From $695 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This opulent early-20th-century castle wins a never-ending stream of praise for its faultless service, luxurious accommodations, and magical ambience."
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Fodor's
"This Spanish Mission-style icon has been a discreet hillside retreat for celebrities and society types since 1946, and recently reopened its pink doors to unveil an updated look."
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Insight Guides
"Deluxe and seductive, this is a long-standing movie-star hideaway in landscaped grounds in a secluded canyon."
Jetsetter
"Recently revamped Mission-style resort in Bel Air’s lush hills, with a Wolfgang Puck restaurant and La Prairie Spa."
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Lonely Planet
"One of LA’s iconic properties, this Bel Air hideaway favored by royalty... is a classy Spanish Colonial estate where white swans preen in romantic gardens."
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Hotel Casa Del Mar
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1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405
From $450 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Rooms are laid out for relaxation, not business, so travelers with work on their minds should stay elsewhere."
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Fodor's
"In the 1920s it was a posh beach club catering to the city's elite; now the Casa del Mar is one of SoCal's most luxurious and pricey beachfront hotels."
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DK Eyewitness
"An imposing presence overlooking Santa Monica Beach, this 1926 beach club has been restored to its original grandeur."
Concierge
"On the fourth floor is the Murad Spa—although massages can also be had in poolside cabanas—and the 75-seat, first-floor restaurant, Oceanfront, has spectacular sunset views."
Jetsetter
"A mod take on a California beach club, with prime oceanfront views and a top-notch seafood restaurant."