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Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts vs The Ambrose Hotel

Both Oceana Beach Club Hotel and The Ambrose are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Oceana Beach Club Hotel ranks slightly higher than The Ambrose. Oceana Beach Club Hotel ranks #22 in Los Angeles with accolades from 16 reviewers including goop, Mr & Mrs Smith and Lonely Planet.

Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
8 / 10
849 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90403
From $550 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Concierge 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 Fodor's
"Generous-size suites, soundproofed windows, an open-air courtyard and pool, and ocean proximity add up to a delightful boutique hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness 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 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Lime green, eggshell blue, and canary yellow compose the punchy palette at this retro-beach-style boutique hotel." Full review
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The Ambrose Hotel
The Ambrose Hotel
8 / 10
1255 20th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
From $158 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"If being within walking distance of the ocean isn't crucial, but a soothing, peaceful environment is, I've found your hotel." Full review
Oyster Oyster
3.0
"This 77-room, midrange boutique hotel is one of the most environmentally focused hotels in Southern California." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Excellent choice for inland Santa Monica with Craftsman-styled decor and boutique rooms that have internet access and include continental breakfast."
Fodor's Fodor's
"An air of tranquillity pervades the four-story Ambrose, which blends right into its mostly residential Santa Monica neighborhood." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The property features four floors, 77 guest rooms and is a short drive to the beach and Third Street Promenade shopping corridor." Full review
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