
1 Hotel West Hollywood
Best for skyline pool time, city nightlife and a nature-led wellness program.
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1 Hotel West Hollywood is a rooftop-forward, sustainability-minded city hotel on the Sunset Strip; read this if you want skyline views, lively West Hollywood nightlife and wellness programming. Casa Del Mar is a grand, classic beachfront luxury hotel in Santa Monica; read this if you prefer sand, pier access and a seaside Los Angeles experience.
Updated · about 12 miles (19 km) apart

Best for skyline pool time, city nightlife and a nature-led wellness program.

Best for direct beach access, seaside views and a classic Santa Monica luxury stay.
When 1 Hotel West Hollywood wins: Choose 1 Hotel WH if you want West Hollywood nightlife, a heated rooftop pool with skyline views, more on-site event space and a nature-focused spa program—good for travelers wanting a city base with strong wellness and dining.
When Casa Del Mar wins: Choose Casa Del Mar if you prioritize staying on the sand, walking to Santa Monica Pier and the Third Street Promenade, or if a traditional beachfront hotel with fewer rooms and direct coastal atmosphere matters more than nightlife.
Bottom line: Both are upscale five-star options in greater Los Angeles but serve different needs—1 Hotel for city, rooftop and wellness-driven stays; Casa Del Mar for classic beachfront luxury and immediate ocean access.
| Category | 1 Hotel West Hollywood | Casa Del Mar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Rooftop-focused, nature-led modern luxury with sustainability elements | Grand, classic beachfront luxury with traditional seaside style |
| Location | Sunset Strip, West Hollywood — walkable to clubs, dining and shops | Oceanfront in Santa Monica — steps to Santa Monica Beach and close to the Pier |
| Size (rooms) | About 284 rooms | 129 rooms |
| Family policy | All ages welcome; children allowed at pool with an accompanying adult | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools / beach | Heated outdoor rooftop pool with cabanas and a Pool Bar; open 8:00 AM–sunset | Outdoor pool plus direct access to Santa Monica Beach and pier (beachfront) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple venues (1 Kitchen, Juniper Lounge and Garden, Harriet's Rooftop, Pool Bar) | Two restaurants and one bar/lounge (Terrazza among them) with 24-hour room service |
| Spa & fitness | Bamford Wellness Spa (multiple treatment rooms) and 24-hour Field House Gym with classes | Full-service spa and health club (spa treatments and massages available) |
| Parking & transport | Valet parking (surcharge), complimentary area shuttle and limo/town car options | Valet parking (surcharge) and limo/town car service listed |
| Known for | Rooftop skyline views, sustainability features and nightlife access | Beachfront location, walking distance to Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade |
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary in rooms and public areas | Wi‑Fi available (surcharge listed) |
1 Hotel West Hollywood sits on the Sunset Strip, ideal for walking to nightlife, clubs and restaurants.
Pick 1 Hotel WH for a central West Hollywood, entertainment-forward location.
Casa Del Mar is on Ocean Way, right by Santa Monica Beach and the Pier.
Choose Casa Del Mar for immediate beach access and a pedestrian Santa Monica stay.
1 Hotel West Hollywood offers roughly 284 rooms and suites with a nature-inspired aesthetic.
Rooms emphasize sustainability and city or skyline perspectives, with a range of suite sizes.
Casa Del Mar has 129 air-conditioned rooms with a variety of coastal- and city-view options.
Casa Del Mar suits travelers who want coastal views and traditional beachfront room types.
1 Hotel WH focuses on local, farm-to-table dining and several beverage destinations across the property.
Go to 1 Hotel for varied on-site dining and rooftop cocktail options tied to the city scene.
Casa Del Mar lists two restaurants and one bar/lounge and provides 24-hour room service.
Casa Del Mar is best when you want seaside meals and quick access to Santa Monica dining options.
1 Hotel West Hollywood has a heated outdoor rooftop pool with cabanas and a Pool Bar.
Pick 1 Hotel if a skyline rooftop pool and poolside cocktails are your priority.
Casa Del Mar offers an outdoor pool and immediate beach access to Santa Monica Beach.
Casa Del Mar is the choice for guests who want a beachfront stay and pier access.
1 Hotel WH emphasizes wellness with Bamford Spa, a 24-hour gym and complimentary fitness classes.
1 Hotel is the pick for structured wellness, spa treatments and easy nightlife access.
Casa Del Mar provides a full-service spa and a more relaxed, beach-oriented pace.
Casa Del Mar is better for low-key wellness and seaside relaxation rather than late-night city nightlife.

1 Hotel West Hollywood — heated rooftop pool, cabanas and Harriet’s rooftop bar with panoramic LA views.

Casa Del Mar — immediate access to Santa Monica Beach and an easy walk to the Pier and Third Street Promenade.

1 Hotel West Hollywood — Bamford Wellness Spa, 24-hour Field House Gym and complimentary fitness classes.

Casa Del Mar — traditional beachfront luxury with fewer rooms and a classic Santa Monica setting.
Casa Del Mar — it’s oceanfront and a short walk to Santa Monica Beach and the Pier; 1 Hotel West Hollywood is inland on the Sunset Strip.
1 Hotel West Hollywood — located on the Sunset Strip with nearby clubs, bars and a lively rooftop scene.
Yes. Neither property is adults-only; both accept guests of all ages, and 1 Hotel explicitly allows children at the rooftop pool when accompanied by an adult.
Yes. 1 Hotel has the Bamford Wellness Spa; Casa Del Mar offers a full-service spa and massage treatments.
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