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Shutters on the Beach vs Hotel Bel-Air
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Shutters on the Beach scores marginally higher than Hotel Bel-Air. Shutters on the Beach is ranked #1 in Los Angeles with recommendations from 22 sources such as Forbes Travel Guide, Zagat and Departures.
Shutters on the Beach
Concierge
Fodor's
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1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
From $495 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Shutters feels like a rambling seaside villa that's been plucked from Martha's Vineyard and dropped onto the boardwalk below Santa Monica Pier."
Fodor's
"The beachfront location and show-house decor make this one of SoCal's most popular luxury hotels."
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DK Eyewitness
"This delightful hotel right by the sands of Santa Monica takes the beach cottage to new heights."
Rough Guide
"This white-shuttered luxury resort south of the pier is the seafront home to the stars."
Travel + Leisure
"This sprawling beach-house-style inn looks like it was airlifted from Nantucket and dropped on the Santa Monica shore."
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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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