Hotel Casa Del Mar

Housed in a former 1920s Renaissance Revival beach club, this Art Deco stunner is a real dream of a resort hotel, equal in every respect its sister resort, Shutters, located across the street . Which one you prefer depends on your personal sense of style. While Shutters is outfitted like a chic East Coast beach house, this impeccable, U-shape villalike structure radiates period glamour. The building's shape awards ocean views to most of the guest rooms; unfortunately, windows don't open more than an inch or two (which gives Shutters, whose rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies, a slight advantage). You're unlikely to be too disappointed thanks to the gorgeous, summery, European-inspired decor in golds and sea-grass hues, plus abundant luxuries that include sumptuously dressed beds and big Italian marble bathrooms with extralarge whirlpool tubs and separate showers. Rooms are laid out for relaxation, not business, so travelers with work on their minds should stay elsewhere.Downstairs you'll find a big, elegant living room with ocean views, a stylish lounge, and the Oceanfront restaurant, which has earned justifiable kudos (and more than a few celebrity fans) for its beautiful setting, great service, and seafood-heavy California cuisine. Outdoors, the Mediterranean-evocative Palm Terrace boasts a gorgeous Roman-style pool and Jacuzzi with spectacular ocean views. The Spa is one of L.A.'s finest (and most expensive), featuring the exclusive product line of Dr. Howard Murad, one of the country's foremost authorities on skin care. Facilities: Oceanfront restaurant; lobby lounge for cocktails and light fare; alfresco cafe for daytime dining; heated outdoor Roman-style pool; plunge pool; state-of-the-art health club w/spa services; Jacuzzi overlooking Santa Monica Beach; 24-hr. concierge; business center; 24-hr. room service; laundry service; dry cleaning. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Check-in Time:

3:00 PM

Check-out Time:

12:00 PM

Year Built:

1999

Year Renovated:

1999

Total Rooms:

129 rooms.129

Total Floors:

4 floors.

Rooms:

129 units

Price

$405-$650 double; from $975 suite, V

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Directions

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 9 miles. Driving directions from Los Angeles International Airport: Take the SR 1 ramp onto N Sepulveda Blvd. Bear left onto Lincoln Blvd and go about 6.5 miles. Turn left onto Pico Blvd and drive about .5 miles to the hotel.

Area

Next to the Santa Monica Pier

Parking

Valet parking $21

Pets

False

Attractions

The Getty Center North 20 Minutes La County Museum Of Art Northeast 20 Minutes Hollywood Bowl East 30 Minutes Santa Monica Pier North 2 Minutes 3rd Street Promonade East 2 Minutes Rodeo Drive East 15 Minutes Universal Studios East 30 Minutes Venice Beach Boardwalk South 5 Minutes Manns Chinese Theatre East 25 Minutes Local Attractions Los Angeles East 10 Miles Berverly Hills Northeast 5 Miles Disney Land Southeast 50 Miles Universal Studios Northeast 15 Miles Ucla Northeast 5 Miles Century City East 5 Miles Santa Monica Pier North 3 Miles Venice Beach South 2 Miles Sunset Boulevard East 4 Miles

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