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Los Angeles Map: Casa del MarCasa del Mar Frommer's Exceptional

Address
1910 Ocean Way
Location Next to the Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica and the Beaches
Phone 800/898-6999, 310/581-5533
Fax 310/581-5503
Web site www.hotelcasadelmar.com
Room Information 129 units
Prices $460-$735 double; from $1,085 suite
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV/DVD, hair dryer, minibar, MP3 docking station, Wi-Fi ($12 per day)
Parking Valet parking $26

Frommer's Review

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 to 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, villa-like structure radiates period glamour. The building's U-shape awards ocean views to most of the guest rooms, which have summery, European-inspired decor plus abundant luxuries that include sumptuously dressed beds and big Italian marble bathrooms. 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 veranda lounge, and the Catch Restaurant, which has earned justifiable kudos for its beautiful setting, great service, and seasonal seafood.

Facilities:
Oceanfront restaurant; lobby lounge for cocktails and light fare; cafe for daytime dining; concierge; health club w/spa services; heated outdoor pool; room service

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.


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