
Andaz West Hollywood
Best for being in the middle of West Hollywood’s nightlife, with a high rooftop pool and restaurants steps from Sunset Boulevard.
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Andaz West Hollywood is a modern, music-minded 4-star hotel on the Sunset Strip geared toward nightlife and city views; this guide suits travelers who want easy access to West Hollywood’s clubs, restaurants and rooftop pool. Shutters on the Beach is a 5-star, oceanfront Santa Monica hotel for guests prioritizing beach access, ocean views, and a classic coastal luxury stay.
Updated · about 11.5 miles apart

Best for being in the middle of West Hollywood’s nightlife, with a high rooftop pool and restaurants steps from Sunset Boulevard.

Best for beach-focused stays — stay steps from Santa Monica Beach with ocean views, a waterfront restaurant, and a full spa.
When Andaz West Hollywood wins: pick Andaz if you want to be in the heart of the Sunset Strip — easy walking access to comedy clubs and music venues, a heated rooftop pool with city views, and multiple on-site dining/drink options.
When Shutters on the Beach wins: choose Shutters if your priority is being on the sand and enjoying an oceanfront setting with a full-service spa, beach amenities, and classic Santa Monica dining.
Bottom line: both are high-end L.A. options that deliver different experiences — Andaz is a city/entertainment stay centered on West Hollywood energy; Shutters is a coastal, leisure-first hotel for beach and spa time.
| Category | Andaz West Hollywood | Shutters on the Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary, music- and nightlife-focused city hotel | Classic beachfront luxury with relaxed seaside atmosphere |
| Location | On Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood (Sunset Strip) | On the sand in Santa Monica at 1 Pico Blvd, steps from Santa Monica Beach |
| Size (rooms) | 240 guestrooms | 198 guestrooms |
| Who it's for / ages | All ages welcome; families supported (two-queen rooms, connecting rooms on request) | All ages welcome |
| Pools / beach | Heated rooftop pool open year-round with panoramic city views | Outdoor pool and direct beach access with beach umbrellas and loungers |
| Restaurants & bars | Riot House Restaurant, Riot House Bar, The Sundeck rooftop bar, Riot House Market | Two restaurants including Coast (American cuisine), 2 bars/lounges, poolside bar |
| Spa / wellness | No traditional on-site full-service spa; in-room massages via partners available | Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials |
| Meeting & event space | About 13,000 sq ft of event/meeting space including rooftop Panorama Ballroom and the Sundeck | 7 meeting rooms and banquet/wedding services |
| Parking & transport | Valet and self-parking (surcharge); no complimentary airport shuttle; staff can arrange transfers | Valet parking (surcharge); airport shuttle available for a surcharge |
| Pet policy | Pet-friendly (dogs up to 50 lbs; fee applies) | Pets allowed by arrangement (pet fee and deposit apply) |
Andaz sits directly on Sunset Boulevard, steps from comedy clubs and nightlife.
Choose Andaz for nightlife, city attractions and rooftop views rather than beach time.
Shutters is on Pico Boulevard right at Santa Monica Beach and a short walk to the pier.
Choose Shutters for direct beach access and Santa Monica’s seaside attractions.
Andaz offers a variety of city-view rooms and suites with panoramic Los Angeles views.
Andaz rooms emphasize city and skyline views and flexible configurations for groups.
Shutters offers ocean-view, partial ocean-view, and suite options with coastal styling.
Shutters is the pick if you want ocean- or pier-facing rooms and seaside décor.
Andaz’s dining leans California-market produce and a lively bar culture.
Andaz suits guests who want contemporary L.A. dining and rooftop drinking without leaving the hotel.
Shutters focuses on American coastal dining with an oceanfront setting.
Shutters is ideal for dining with ocean views and beachside meal options.
Andaz’s signature feature is a heated rooftop pool with panoramic city views.
Pick Andaz if you want a rooftop pool with city panoramas and a nightlife-centric crowd.
Shutters centers on beach access along with an outdoor pool and beach amenities.
Shutters is for guests who prioritize time on the sand and a beachside pool setting.
Andaz offers a 24-hour fitness center and in-room spa treatments through partners.
Andaz delivers strong fitness facilities and nightlife access, but not an on-site full spa.
Shutters provides a full-service spa and a quieter, seaside evening atmosphere.
Shutters is better for guests who want spa services and low-key seaside evenings.

Andaz West Hollywood — steps from the Sunset Strip, comedy clubs and rock venues.

Shutters on the Beach — right on Santa Monica Beach with oceanfront rooms and beach amenities.

Shutters on the Beach — has a full-service spa and programs like beach yoga.

Andaz West Hollywood — heated rooftop pool with panoramic Los Angeles skyline views.
Shutters on the Beach — it sits directly on Santa Monica Beach; Andaz is inland on the Sunset Strip.
No — Andaz does not operate a traditional full-service spa, but offers in-room treatments through spa partners.
Yes — both accept guests of all ages. Andaz explicitly supports families with two-queen rooms and connecting room options.
Andaz is better for evening entertainment with immediate access to West Hollywood clubs and bars; Shutters is quieter and better for beachside dining and walks.
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