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Magic Castle Hotel vs Shutters on the Beach

Magic Castle Hotel and Shutters on the Beach are both highly recommended by writers. On balance, Shutters on the Beach is the choice of most professionals compared to Magic Castle Hotel. Shutters on the Beach scores 97 with praise from 21 reviews including Afar Magazine, DK Eyewitness and Gayot.

Magic Castle Hotel
Magic Castle Hotel
8 / 10
7025 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028
From $199 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's Frommer's
"L.A.'s best cheap sleeps and is ideal for wallet-watching families or long-term stays." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Close to the action (and traffic) of Hollywood, this former apartment building faces busy Franklin Avenue and is a quick walk to the nearby Red Line stop at Hollywood & Highland." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A charming base of operation with large, modern rooms, exceptional staff and a petite courtyard pool where days start with fresh pastries and gourmet coffee." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Located steps from Hollywood Boulevard, the Magic Castle is a quirky, unpretentious 40-room hotel with simple, spacious rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Pennywise travelers love this hotel close to Hollywood action."
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Shutters on the Beach
Shutters on the Beach
9 / 10
1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
From $495 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge 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 Fodor's
"The beachfront location and show-house decor make this one of SoCal's most popular luxury hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This delightful hotel right by the sands of Santa Monica takes the beach cottage to new heights."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This white-shuttered luxury resort south of the pier is the seafront home to the stars."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The views and sounds of the ocean are the most outstanding qualities of the spacious, luxuriously outfitted rooms." Full review
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