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Palihouse Santa Monica vs Hotel Bel-Air

Palihouse Santa Monica and Hotel Bel-Air are both endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Hotel Bel-Air is preferred by most professionals compared to Palihouse Santa Monica. Hotel Bel-Air scores 95 with positive reviews from 23 publications such as Not For Tourists, Travel + Leisure and Hideaway Report.

Palihouse Santa Monica
Palihouse Santa Monica
8 / 10
1001 3rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
From $255 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This hushed hideaway is embraced by gardens and delivers 1920s charm by the bucket." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Palihouse arrives on the Westside, inside a historic 1920s Spanish Colonial building, steps from the Third Street Promenade." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Service is attentive, rooms are generally oversize, and there are a number of the units that sport kitchens and kitchenettes aimed at attracting well-paid long-stay guests." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Just a stroll from the Pacific and mere blocks from posh Montana Avenue and the lively Third Street Promenade."
BlackBook BlackBook
"In an opulent 1927 Moorish revival building, the new Palihouse Santa Monica has an even cozier feel than its Melrose counterpart."
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Hotel Bel-Air
Hotel Bel-Air
9 / 10
701 Stone Canyon Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90077
From $695 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This opulent early-20th-century castle wins a never-ending stream of praise for its faultless service, luxurious accommodations, and magical ambience." Full review
Fodor's 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." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Deluxe and seductive, this is a long-standing movie-star hideaway in landscaped grounds in a secluded canyon."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Recently revamped Mission-style resort in Bel Air’s lush hills, with a Wolfgang Puck restaurant and La Prairie Spa." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
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