
Andaz West Hollywood
Best for being in the middle of West Hollywood nightlife and for rooftop views over Los Angeles.
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Andaz West Hollywood is a modern 4-star hotel on the Sunset Strip with a heated rooftop pool and a strong focus on nightlife and city views. The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey is a 5-star waterfront hotel in Marina del Rey for travelers who prefer marina scenery, tennis and a full-service spa; read this if you’re choosing between a nightlife-centered LA stay and a coastal hotel near Venice/Santa Monica.
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Best for being in the middle of West Hollywood nightlife and for rooftop views over Los Angeles.

Best for a coastal stay with marina views, on-site tennis courts and a full-service spa.
When Andaz West Hollywood wins: pick Andaz if you want to be on Sunset Boulevard within walking distance of comedy and music venues, and you value a heated rooftop pool and rooftop bar with city views.
When The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey wins: choose the Ritz-Carlton if you want a quieter, waterfront setting near Venice Beach with on-site tennis courts, a full-service spa, and private balconies with marina views.
Bottom line: for nightlife, rooftops and a central West Hollywood address go Andaz; for marina scenery, tennis and a more coastal, resort-style feel go The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey.
| Category | Andaz West Hollywood | The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Urban, music- and nightlife-focused boutique hotel on the Sunset Strip. | Waterfront luxury hotel with a calm marina-facing atmosphere. |
| Location | 8401 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood (Sunset Strip, steps from comedy/music venues). | 4375 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey (waterfront near Venice Beach and Abbot Kinney). |
| Size (rooms) | About 240 guestrooms. | 304 guestrooms. |
| Who stays (ages) | All ages welcome; family-friendly room configurations and pool access. | All ages welcome (children 18 and under stay free when using existing bedding). |
| Pools | Heated rooftop pool open year-round with panoramic LA views. | One outdoor pool plus a hot tub; pool is wheelchair-accessible. |
| Restaurants & bars | Riot House Restaurant, Riot House Bar, The Sundeck pool bar and Riot House Market (grab-and-go). | One on-site restaurant, 24-hour room service and a bar/poolside bar. |
| Spa & wellness | No full-service on-site spa; in-room massages and partner treatments available. | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials. |
| Signature amenities | Rooftop event spaces (Panorama Ballroom, Sundeck) and music/rock heritage. | Outdoor tennis courts, marina activities (boat tours, kayaking nearby) and private balconies in many rooms. |
| Accessibility & family rules | Families welcome; minimum check-in age 18 for the reserving adult. | Children are allowed; an adult 18+ must assume liability for the booking. |
| Parking & extra fees | Valet and self-parking for a surcharge; mandatory destination fee applies. | Valet parking (surcharge) and various optional fees (breakfast, parking, pet fee). |
Andaz sits directly on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, steps from comedy clubs and music venues.
Choose Andaz if you want to be in the middle of West Hollywood nightlife and shopping.
The Ritz-Carlton is located on Admiralty Way in Marina del Rey with marina and near-beach access.
Choose the Ritz-Carlton for a coastal stay close to Venice and marina activities.
Andaz offers roughly 240 guestrooms with city and Hollywood Hills views and several suite types.
Andaz’s rooms emphasize city and skyline views, suitable for guests who want a central LA perspective.
The Ritz-Carlton has 304 guestrooms; many include private balconies and marina or partial marina views.
Ritz-Carlton rooms are geared to guests who prioritize private balconies and marina-facing vistas.
Andaz has multiple on-site dining outlets from a full restaurant to a rooftop pool bar and grab-and-go market.
Andaz suits guests who want several in-house options and lively evening venues.
The Ritz-Carlton offers one on-site restaurant with 24-hour room service and poolside bar service.
Ritz-Carlton is a quieter dining experience focused on its single restaurant and in-room dining.
Andaz’s signature amenity is its heated rooftop pool and The Sundeck rooftop bar with panoramic city views.
Andaz’s rooftop pool is the choice for skyline views and a social rooftop scene.
The Ritz-Carlton’s key amenities include an outdoor pool, hot tub and two outdoor tennis courts.
Ritz-Carlton is for travelers who want tennis and marina activities alongside a standard outdoor pool.
Andaz provides a 24-hour fitness center and in-room spa treatments sourced from spa partners.
Andaz focuses on fitness and in-room wellness with a strong nightlife element.
The Ritz-Carlton includes a full-service spa and offers a more tranquil evening environment by the water.
Ritz-Carlton is better for guests who want on-site spa treatments and low-key evenings.

Andaz West Hollywood — rooftop pool, rooftop bar and immediate access to Sunset Strip nightlife.

The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey — waterfront location close to Venice Beach and marina activities.

The Ritz-Carlton — full-service spa plus two outdoor tennis courts and on-site lessons.

Andaz West Hollywood — smaller, central West Hollywood property geared to music and entertainment outings.
Both accept families. Andaz explicitly promotes family-friendly rooms and rooftop pool access; The Ritz-Carlton permits children (children 18 and under stay free with existing bedding).
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey has a full-service spa. Andaz West Hollywood does not operate a traditional on-site spa but arranges in-room treatments through partners.
No. Andaz is in West Hollywood on the Sunset Strip and is a drive away from Venice and Santa Monica; the Ritz-Carlton sits on Admiralty Way near the marina and is closer to beach access.
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey lists outdoor tennis courts and tennis lessons on site; Andaz West Hollywood does not list on-site tennis courts.
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