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Los Angeles Map: Hotel ErwinHotel Erwin Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Address
1697 Pacific Ave
Location At 17th Ave, Santa Monica and the Beaches
Phone 800/786-7789, 310/452-1111
Fax 310/452-5479
Web site www.joiedevivre.com
Room Information 88 units
Prices $189-$309 double; $209-$429 suite. Children 18 and under stay free in parent's room
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, MP3 docking station, Wi-Fi (free)
Parking Valet $22

Frommer's Review

After a year of renovations, this former Best Western was converted to a hip boutique hotel in June 2009. Located just off the Venice boardwalk and 200 feet from the beach, the hotel's spacious rooms are brightened with beachy colors and dutifully equipped with new Art Deco-style furnishings, high-definition TVs, and wetbars. The one-bedroom suites are terrific for families, offering master bedrooms with king-size beds, with microwaves, dining areas, queen-size sofa sleepers, balconies, and fireplaces. Photos of local scenes and rock-'n'-roll legends along with works by local artists give the public spaces a cool L.A. vibe, and many rooms have at least partial ocean views (the best views are from the top-floor rooms facing the ocean). A new restaurant, Hash, features various breakfast hash dishes, and the rooftop bar, High, has 360-degree views of the beach and surroundings. Stay elsewhere if you don't relish the party-hearty human carnival of Venice Beach.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar

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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