Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel vs Hotel Bel-Air
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Hotel Bel-Air scores significantly better than Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Hotel Bel-Air comes in at 95 with endorsements from 23 reviews like Fodor's, Rough Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
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1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
From $340 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Walk to the ocean side of the soaring atrium here and you feel like you're on a cruise ship."
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Lonely Planet
"This fine hotel does everything to put you in the mood for a beach vacation."
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Oyster
Upscale
"Its family-oriented, ocean-view pool and excellent gym make the 342-room Loews in Santa Monica a reasonable option for business travelers and families."
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DK Eyewitness
"Very close to the sand and Santa Monica Pier, this large resort makes children feel comfortable with activities, special welcome kits, and free stays for those under 18."
Star Service
"Superior to Le Meridien Delfina, the former Sheraton, this is the queen of the middle ranks, for both business and leisure travelers."
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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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