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Sonder The Beacon vs JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE ranks marginally better than Hotel Shangri-La Santa Monica. JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE has a TripExpert Score of 85 with accolades from 11 sources such as Star Service, Lonely Planet and Forbes Travel Guide.
Sonder The Beacon
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1301 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
From $301 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"Its oceanfront Santa Monica location is great and the large rooms have ocean views."
Time Out
"Thankfully the streamline moderne exterior has been preserved; inside, the rooms have been upgraded with hardwood floors."
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Gayot
"Designed and constructed in the Art Deco style of the late 1930s, this Santa Monica landmark sits proudly on Ocean Avenue on a cliff just above the beach."
BlackBook
"Classic hotel on the beach, shines for its Art Deco vibe, inside and out. Rooms elegantly updated and luxuriously appointed."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Stylish enough to be alluring but not too stuck up or intimidating."
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JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
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900 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015
From $175 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Set in a shimmering blue-glass tower, the 878-room convention center-adjacent hotel anchors the L.A. Live entertainment complex."
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Time Out
"One could easily spend their entire visit without venturing beyond L.A. LIVE and have an action-packed getaway."
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Gayot
"This expansive hotel offers 805 rooms and 73 suites on 21 floors, including four concierge levels, all situated within the L.A."
Zagat
4.5
"In an "exceptional" location "in the heart of Downtown", this "fun" yet "upscale" "delight" boasts "excellent" workout facilities."
Travel + Leisure
"Attached to the L.A. Live sports and entertainment complex, the JW Marriott Hotel is located in the heart of downtown just minutes from the Staples Center."
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