Best Marriott International Hotels in Santa Monica

JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot offers high-class accommodations with a side of the subtle luxury that has become paramount to the JW Marriott brand. This particular one, located along Santa Monica's picturesque Ocean Avenue, is also known for the romantic atmosphere of its in-house restaurant, Cézanne. Guest rooms here also appealed to visitors with warm neutral decor, balconies or patios, and high-tech amenities like iHome docking stations. But for the majority of visitors, it's the property's location that sets it apart from the competition. Guests loved that Le Merigot sits amid a variety of Santa Monica shops and restaurants. If you don't feel like hitting the town, sprawl out alongside the outdoor pool or indulge in a treatment at Spa Le Merigot. And because the property falls under the Marriott umbrella, members of the Marriott Bonvoy program can earn and use points while staying here.

Formerly The Sheraton Delfina, this rebranded Le Méridien has already made an impression on guests with its looks. The guest rooms here feel slightly retro with bold patterns and bright colors and feature Illy coffee makers, complimentary high-speed internet access and furnished balconies (in most rooms). This pet-friendly hotel also features a fitness center, a heated outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant. Despite its makeover, some guests had a few qualms with the Le Méridien. Many lament the hotel's distance from the hustle and bustle of Santa Monica, while others mention a few less-than-stellar encounters with hotel staff. On the upside, the hotel does offer a shuttle to anywhere with a 2-mile radius of the property as part of the $25 daily resort fee. Other amenities included in the resort fee range from bike rentals to wellness classes. And because of this hotel's Marriott hotel family ties, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.

In the heart of downtown Santa Monica, California, just blocks from both the iconic Santa Monica Beach and Pier and Third Street Promenade, the Courtyard Santa Monica is a destination for nightlife seekers and beachgoers alike. This brand-new build features contemporary design and artwork, an outdoor pool deck, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant and a Starbucks. Plus, the hotel’s green efforts include LED lighting, solar-heated water and heating and cooling system. In each of the accommodations, you’ll find complimentary Wi-Fi access, quality bedding, a flat-screen smart TV with Hulu and Netflix, a minifridge and a workstation. While the prime location keeps you close to the action, it also keeps you close to noise – which past guests have noted can be an issue at this hotel. Part of the Marriott family, this Courtyard property allows guests to earn and redeem Marriott Rewards points by choosing to stay here.