Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts vs Palihouse Santa Monica
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Oceana Beach Club Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Palihouse Santa Monica. Oceana Beach Club Hotel ranks #22 in Los Angeles with praise from 16 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
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849 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403
From $550 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"Snuck in among the posh apartment buildings on the north end of Santa Monica's beachfront boulevard, the revamped Oceana looks and feels more like a home."
Fodor's
"Generous-size suites, soundproofed windows, an open-air courtyard and pool, and ocean proximity add up to a delightful boutique hotel."
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DK Eyewitness
"One of Santa Monica’s prettiest hotels, the Oceana has flirtatiously colorful decor reminiscent of the French Riviera. Many of the large suites have views of the ocean."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Snuck in among the posh apartment buildings on the north end of Santa Monica’s beachfront boulevard, the revamped Oceana looks and feels more like a home."
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Travel + Leisure
"Lime green, eggshell blue, and canary yellow compose the punchy palette at this retro-beach-style boutique hotel."
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Palihouse Santa Monica
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1001 3rd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
From $255 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
"This hushed hideaway is embraced by gardens and delivers 1920s charm by the bucket."
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Time Out
"Palihouse arrives on the Westside, inside a historic 1920s Spanish Colonial building, steps from the Third Street Promenade."
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Star Service
"Service is attentive, rooms are generally oversize, and there are a number of the units that sport kitchens and kitchenettes aimed at attracting well-paid long-stay guests."
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Gayot
"Just a stroll from the Pacific and mere blocks from posh Montana Avenue and the lively Third Street Promenade."
BlackBook
"In an opulent 1927 Moorish revival building, the new Palihouse Santa Monica has an even cozier feel than its Melrose counterpart."