Shutters on the Beach vs The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
Both properties are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Shutters on the Beach is the choice of most professionals compared to The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles. Shutters on the Beach scores 96 with praise from 22 sources like Not For Tourists, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
Shutters on the Beach
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1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
From $495 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
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
"The beachfront location and show-house decor make this one of SoCal's most popular luxury hotels."
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DK Eyewitness
"This delightful hotel right by the sands of Santa Monica takes the beach cottage to new heights."
Rough Guide
"This white-shuttered luxury resort south of the pier is the seafront home to the stars."
Travel + Leisure
"This sprawling beach-house-style inn looks like it was airlifted from Nantucket and dropped on the Santa Monica shore."
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The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
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900 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015
From $359 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"It's a Ritz, so you know the drill: 123 elegant rooms done up in sophisticated neutral palettes, marble bathrooms... and a staff that bends over backward to please."
Fodor's
"Within steps of L.A.'s vast convention center, the Ritz has its own small lobby and rooftop pool separate from the JW Marriott, also in the same shiny skyscraper."
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Star Service
"Set on floors 22-26, with just 123 rooms, guests can count on unbelievably panoramic vistas, as well as superlative service and upscale dining."
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Gayot
"Featuring a metal-and-glass façade patterned with transparent and non-transparent blue and green glass, The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles stands out in the downtown skyline."
BlackBook
"Towering Downtown Ritz-Carlton has all about spectacular views. Dominates the vista."