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Viceroy Santa Monica vs Magic Castle Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Viceroy Santa Monica ranks slightly better than Magic Castle Hotel. Viceroy Santa Monica comes in at #10 in Los Angeles with accolades from 14 sources including concierge.com, Jetsetter and Time Out.
Viceroy Santa Monica
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1819 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
From $221 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Glamorous socializing takes place in the pool and cabana area amid all-white armchairs and divans."
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Insight Guides
"An urban retreat on the beach with a sauna and whirlpool."
Oyster
4.0
"It's best known for its sexy bar and pool scenes, but the Viceroy boasts substance as well."
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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
"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.
Magic Castle Hotel
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7025 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028
From $199 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
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."
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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."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"Located steps from Hollywood Boulevard, the Magic Castle is a quirky, unpretentious 40-room hotel with simple, spacious rooms."
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DK Eyewitness
"Pennywise travelers love this hotel close to Hollywood action."
Gayot
"Single rooms are equipped with microwaves and mini-fridges, while apartment-style suites all have fully equipped kitchens allowing guests to opt for home cooking."
