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Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel vs Hotel Erwin

Both Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel and Hotel Erwin are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel scores slightly better than Hotel Erwin. Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel comes in at 86 with praise from 11 publications like Zagat, Gayot and The Telegraph.

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
8 / 10
1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
From $340 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Walk to the ocean side of the soaring atrium here and you feel like you're on a cruise ship." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This fine hotel does everything to put you in the mood for a beach vacation." Full review
Oyster 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." Full review
DK Eyewitness 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 Star Service
"Superior to Le Meridien Delfina, the former Sheraton, this is the queen of the middle ranks, for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
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Hotel Erwin
Hotel Erwin
8 / 10
1697 Pacific Ave, Venice Beach, CA 90291
From $197 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Formerly a Best Western, this now bonafide boutique hotel just off the Venice Beach boardwalk has a happening rooftop bar and lounge." Full review
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Request a room on the sixth floor, which was built during renovation.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Venice’s entry in the chic boutique hotel movement sweeping LA, this 23-year-old motor inn has been dressed up, colored and otherwise funkified in retro style." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"An eccentric 119-room hotel for budget-conscious travelers that's an easy walk to Venice Beach and plays off the area's hippie-centric history." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This branch of the Best Western is a pleasant Venice Beach hotel, giving you easy access to interesting cafés and stores."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located within a block of the lively Venice boardwalk, the look of this hipster hotel is one of uncluttered, new-styled retro." Full review
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