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Viceroy Santa Monica vs Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Both Viceroy Santa Monica and Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel are rated highly by experts. Overall, Viceroy Santa Monica scores slightly higher than Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Viceroy Santa Monica is ranked #12 in Los Angeles with endorsements from 16 publications such as Insight Guides, Star Service and Time Out.

Viceroy Santa Monica
Viceroy Santa Monica
9 / 10
1819 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
From $221 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Glamorous socializing takes place in the pool and cabana area amid all-white armchairs and divans." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"An urban retreat on the beach with a sauna and whirlpool."
Oyster Oyster
4.0
"It's best known for its sexy bar and pool scenes, but the Viceroy boasts substance as well." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The couple behind the stylish Maison 140 and Avalon has created a fantasy environment that transports guests back in time to Colonial England."
Concierge Concierge
"This 162-room hotel was so hot when it opened in 2002 that it immediately became the Viceroy Group's flagship hotel."
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Try to get one of the rooms on the upper floors, with views of the ocean a couple of blocks away.
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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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