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Hotel Casa Del Mar vs The Standard Downtown LA
Both The Standard Downtown and Casa del Mar are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Casa del Mar ranks significantly better than The Standard Downtown. Casa del Mar has a TripExpert Score of 92 with accolades from 17 publications like BlackBook, Fodor's and Time Out.
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

"Rooms are laid out for relaxation, not business, so travelers with work on their minds should stay elsewhere."
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"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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"An imposing presence overlooking Santa Monica Beach, this 1926 beach club has been restored to its original grandeur."

"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."

"A mod take on a California beach club, with prime oceanfront views and a top-notch seafood restaurant."
The Standard Downtown LA
Concierge
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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

"An affordable bastion of cool aimed at the business traveler, the Standard is nothing if not amusing."

"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."
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"One of the hippest places is the poolside bar on the roof."

"Downtown LA’s original party palace with a retro-style diner, killer pool scene and high-design rooms."
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Be sure to locate the complimentary ear plugs before bed as the rooftop party goes on until the wee hours.

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"The poolside view is still hard to beat, the design is still striking, and the prices can dip way low."
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