The Standard Downtown LA vs Viceroy Santa Monica
Both The Standard Downtown and Viceroy Santa Monica are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Viceroy Santa Monica scores significantly better than The Standard Downtown. Viceroy Santa Monica comes in at #10 in Los Angeles with recommendations from 14 reviews including Lonely Planet, oyster.com and concierge.com.
The Standard Downtown LA
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550 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
From $220 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"An affordable bastion of cool aimed at the business traveler, the Standard is nothing if not amusing."
Fodor's
"Built in 1955 as Standard Oil's company's headquarters, the building was completely revamped under the sharp eye of owner André Balazs, giving it a sleeky, cutting-edge feel."
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Insight Guides
"One of the hippest places is the poolside bar on the roof."
Jetsetter
"Downtown LA’s original party palace with a retro-style diner, killer pool scene and high-design rooms."
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i
Be sure to locate the complimentary ear plugs before bed as the rooftop party goes on until the wee hours.
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The poolside view is still hard to beat, the design is still striking, and the prices can dip way low."
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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.