
Andaz West Hollywood
Best for nightlife, easy access to Sunset Strip music and comedy venues, and a skyline rooftop pool experience in West Hollywood.
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Andaz West Hollywood is a 4-star urban hotel on the Sunset Strip with rock ’n’ roll history and a heated rooftop pool; it's for travelers who want nightlife, music venues, and walkable LA sightseeing. Terranea Resort is a large 5-star coastal resort in Rancho Palos Verdes for travelers who want ocean-bluff views, multiple pools and on-site resort amenities.
Updated · about 30 miles apart

Best for nightlife, easy access to Sunset Strip music and comedy venues, and a skyline rooftop pool experience in West Hollywood.

Best for a full resort stay with ocean-bluff scenery, multiple pools, a full-service spa, and on-site family and activity programming.
When Andaz West Hollywood wins: choose Andaz if you want to be in the center of LA nightlife and culture, walk to comedy and music venues, and prefer a compact, design-forward hotel with a heated rooftop pool and skyline views.
When Terranea Resort wins: choose Terranea when you want a resort-style escape with ocean views, many on-site activities and dining choices, a full-service spa, and outdoor resort amenities spread across cliffs and trails.
Bottom line: pick Andaz for an urban, music-and-entertainment–focused stay in West Hollywood; pick Terranea for a resort experience by the sea with more on-site amenities and outdoor options.
| Category | Andaz West Hollywood | Terranea Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Boutique urban hotel with music-history design and rooftop social spaces. | Large coastal luxury resort focused on ocean bluffs, recreation, and family programming. |
| Location | 8401 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood — on the Sunset Strip, steps from comedy and music venues. | 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes — ocean bluff setting, near Point Vicente and shoreline parks. |
| Size (rooms) | 240 guestrooms | 582 air-conditioned rooms |
| Audience / ages | All ages welcome; family-friendly rooms and rooftop pool access for guests. | All ages welcome; family programming and children's facilities available (children's club, supervised activities surcharge). |
| Pools & water | Heated rooftop pool (year-round) with The Sundeck pool bar. | Four outdoor pools, poolside bars, children's pool, waterslide, and pool cabanas (surcharge). |
| Restaurants & bars | Riot House Restaurant, Riot House Bar, The Sundeck rooftop bar, Riot House Market (grab-and-go). | Five restaurants, five bars/lounges and four poolside bars; Mar'sel is a signature dining option. |
| Spa & wellness | No full-service on-site spa; in-room massage and spa partner treatments available; 24-hour fitness center. | Full-service spa with treatment rooms, fitness classes, Pilates and yoga on site. |
| Known for | Sunset Strip location, music-history design, rooftop views and nightlife access. | Ocean bluffs, resort activities, extensive outdoor space and beachfront-adjacent setting. |
| Event & meeting space | About 13,000 sq ft of meeting/event space including Panorama Ballroom and rooftop deck. | Conference space and meeting rooms; banquet and ballroom facilities available. |
| Parking & transfers | Valet and self-parking for a surcharge; no complimentary airport shuttle (front desk can arrange transfers). | Valet parking available (surcharge); complimentary area shuttle within 5 mi and limo/town car service available. |
Andaz sits directly on Sunset Boulevard with immediate access to West Hollywood nightlife and nearby LA attractions.
Choose Andaz to stay in the middle of LA nightlife and walking access to music and comedy venues.
Terranea is set on coastal bluffs in Rancho Palos Verdes with shoreline trails and nearby lighthouse and parks.
Choose Terranea for ocean views, coastal trails, and a resort set apart from urban LA traffic.
Andaz offers 240 guestrooms in a 14-story boutique hotel with city and hill views.
Andaz rooms maximize location and skyline views; good for travelers who prioritize central LA access.
Terranea has a wide range of accommodation types from ocean-view rooms to bungalows and multi-bedroom casitas.
Terranea’s room variety and ocean-view casitas/bungalows make it a better pick for multi-night resort stays and families.
Andaz concentrates food-and-drink around Riot House Restaurant/Bar, The Sundeck and the grab-and-go market.
Andaz works well if you want walkable off-property dining and a few high-quality hotel outlets focused on the Sunset Strip scene.
Terranea offers multiple restaurants and bars across the property, suitable for guests who plan to dine mostly on site.
Terranea is better if you want lots of on-site dining and resort-focused meal options without leaving property.
Andaz’s signature amenity is its heated rooftop pool with panoramic LA views and The Sundeck bar.
Andaz’s rooftop pool is a social, skyline-focused feature best for guests who want city views with their swim.
Terranea’s signature resort amenity is its ocean-facing outdoor campus with multiple pools and family features.
Terranea is the choice for guests prioritizing pool variety, family amenities, and ocean-adjacent outdoor activities.
Andaz pairs a 24-hour fitness center with rooftop social spaces and immediate nightlife access.
Andaz suits guests who prioritize fitness and an urban nightlife scene over an on-site spa complex.
Terranea emphasizes wellness with a full-service spa plus on-site fitness classes and outdoor activities.
Terranea is stronger for guests who want an on-site spa, fitness classes and planned outdoor activities.

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

Terranea Resort — cliffside setting with multiple pools, outdoor programs and shoreline trails.

Terranea Resort — five restaurants and multiple bars/poolside outlets across the property.

Andaz West Hollywood — boutique urban hotel with music-history design and a high rooftop pool.
Andaz West Hollywood — it sits on the Sunset Strip within walking distance of comedy and music venues.
Terranea Resort — it has four outdoor pools, a children's pool and supervised children's activities (surcharge).
No — Andaz does not operate a traditional on-site full-service spa; in-room treatments and spa partners are available.
Terranea is on ocean bluffs with access to shoreline parks and beaches nearby; it is described as a coastal resort rather than an inland urban hotel.
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