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The Ambrose Hotel vs Chateau Marmont
The Ambrose and Chateau Marmont are both praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Chateau Marmont is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Ambrose. Chateau Marmont has a TripExpert Score of 91 with accolades from 20 publications including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Gayot.
The Ambrose Hotel
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1255 20th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
From $158 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"If being within walking distance of the ocean isn't crucial, but a soothing, peaceful environment is, I've found your hotel."
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Oyster
3.0
"This 77-room, midrange boutique hotel is one of the most environmentally focused hotels in Southern California."
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Rough Guide
"Excellent choice for inland Santa Monica with Craftsman-styled decor and boutique rooms that have internet access and include continental breakfast."
Fodor's
"An air of tranquillity pervades the four-story Ambrose, which blends right into its mostly residential Santa Monica neighborhood."
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Travel + Leisure
"The property features four floors, 77 guest rooms and is a short drive to the beach and Third Street Promenade shopping corridor."
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Chateau Marmont
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8221 W. Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
From $450 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The funky luxury oasis revels in its lore-filled past, yet it's hipper and more exclusive than ever."
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Concierge
"Although it sits at the eastern end of the Sunset Strip, it's set so high up from the road and surrounded by such dense vegetation that it feels like a secret oasis."
Fodor's
"Celebs like Johnny Depp appreciate this swanky hotel for its secluded cottages, bungalows, and understated suites and penthouses."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Its French-flavored indulgence may look dated, but this faux castle has long lured A-listers with its five-star mystique and legendary discretion."
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Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"As Hollywood's most notorious celebrity hideaway, the Chateau Marmont is the best spot for A-list sightings, especially in its two fantastic (yet reasonably priced) restaurants."
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