
1 Hotel West Hollywood
Best for staying on the Sunset Strip with rooftop views, direct nightlife access and a nature-led wellness program.
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1 Hotel West Hollywood is a nature-minded, Sunset Strip luxury hotel with a heated rooftop pool, city views, and a focus on wellness and sustainability. Fairmont Miramar Hotel is a longstanding five-star Fairmont on Wilshire in Santa Monica, oriented toward beach access, meetings, and a full spa—read this if you’re choosing between a Hollywood/ nightlife base and a beachside Santa Monica stay.
Updated · about 11–12 miles apart

Best for staying on the Sunset Strip with rooftop views, direct nightlife access and a nature-led wellness program.

Best for travelers who want a traditional beachfront luxury hotel in Santa Monica with large event space and a full-service spa.
When 1 Hotel West Hollywood wins: choose 1 Hotel if you want to be in the heart of the Sunset Strip — easy walking access to music venues and nightlife, a heated rooftop pool with city views, and a wellness-first program (Bamford spa, 24-hour gym) in a sustainably minded property.
When Fairmont Miramar Hotel wins: choose Fairmont Miramar if your priority is proximity to Santa Monica Beach and Pier, on-site ocean views in some room types, more extensive meeting and event capacity, and a traditional full-service hotel experience with multiple restaurants and a larger footprint.
Bottom line: both are luxury hotels with relaxed California mood, but they serve different bases—1 Hotel for Sunset Strip, wellness, and skyline pool life; Fairmont Miramar for beachside stays, meeting capacity, and a classic Fairmont full-service offering.
| Category | 1 Hotel West Hollywood | Fairmont Miramar Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Nature-led, design-forward urban luxury on the Sunset Strip; wellness emphasis. | Traditional Fairmont luxury with a relaxed Santa Monica/ seaside tone. |
| Location | 8490 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood — immediate access to Sunset Strip nightlife and walkable attractions. | 101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica — within a 15-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach and Pier. |
| Size (rooms) | Approximately 283–285 rooms. | 297 guestrooms. |
| Ages / family policy | All ages welcome; children allowed at rooftop pool when accompanied by an adult; min. check-in age 18. | |
| Pool(s) / beach | Heated outdoor rooftop pool with skyline views, pool bar, private cabanas; open daily 8:00 AM–sunset. | Outdoor pool and hot tub on site; hotel is near Santa Monica Beach (within ~0.6 km). |
| Restaurants & bars | 1 Kitchen (farm-to-table Southern California), Juniper Lounge and Garden, Harriet's Rooftop, Pool Bar. | Three restaurants including Fig Restaurant, bar/lounge and poolside bar; room service and a coffee shop/cafe. |
| Spa & fitness | Bamford Wellness Spa (five treatment rooms, signature 80-minute Bamford Signature Treatment) and The Field House Gym (24-hour). | Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments, facials; 24-hour fitness facilities available. |
| Known for | Sustainable design, rooftop pool with city views, Sunset Strip location and wellness programming. | Longstanding Fairmont in Santa Monica near the beach, sizable meeting space and classic full-service amenities. |
| Event & meeting space | 10 meeting rooms and more than 14,000–18,775 sq ft of flexible indoor/outdoor event space (largest venues include Sunset Ballroom and Juniper Garden). | About 25,005 sq ft (2323 m²) of conference and meeting space with 7 meeting rooms. |
| Sustainability | LEED Silver for Existing Buildings, reclaimed wood, on-site organic garden and other brand sustainability programs. | Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more listed), LED lighting and comprehensive food-waste policies. |
1 Hotel West Hollywood sits on Sunset Boulevard, steps from Sunset Strip nightlife and short drives to Hollywood attractions.
Choose 1 Hotel for a central West Hollywood base if you want nightlife and city strolling.
Fairmont Miramar places you in central Santa Monica with easy walking access to the beach, Third Street Promenade, and Pier.
Choose Fairmont Miramar when proximity to Santa Monica Beach and pedestrian seaside access matter most.
1 Hotel’s rooms emphasize nature-led design and sustainable materials across roughly 283–285 rooms and suites.
Pick 1 Hotel for design-forward rooms and suites tailored to an urban West Hollywood stay.
Fairmont Miramar offers a wider mix of city-, ocean- and balcony-view rooms across 297 guestrooms and multiple suite/bungalow options.
Pick Fairmont Miramar if you want the option of ocean-view rooms and bungalow-style accommodations by the beach.
1 Hotel focuses on farm-to-table Southern California food with several on-site bars and a rooftop dining destination.
Choose 1 Hotel for sustainable farm-to-table dining and rooftop cocktail/ dinner experiences.
Fairmont Miramar provides multiple restaurants including Fig Restaurant, a poolside bar and in-room dining options.
Choose Fairmont Miramar for classic beach-hotel dining variety and convenient access to Santa Monica restaurants.
1 Hotel has a single heated outdoor rooftop pool with skyline views, cabanas and a pool bar.
Choose 1 Hotel if a rooftop pool with LA skyline is the priority.
Fairmont Miramar has an outdoor pool and hot tub and sits a short walk from Santa Monica Beach.
Choose Fairmont Miramar if beach access plus a hotel pool is important.
1 Hotel emphasizes wellness with Bamford Wellness Spa, a 24-hour gym and complimentary fitness classes.
Choose 1 Hotel for strong on-property wellness programming plus immediate nightlife access.
Fairmont Miramar offers a full-service spa and a more low-key evening scene focused on dining and the beach.
Choose Fairmont Miramar for a traditional hotel spa and calmer seaside evenings.

1 Hotel West Hollywood — steps from Sunset Strip venues and walkable neighborhood attractions.

Fairmont Miramar Hotel — within a short walk of Santa Monica Beach and Pier.

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

Fairmont Miramar Hotel — substantially large conference and meeting footprint (about 25,005 sq ft).
Fairmont Miramar Hotel is the beachside option — it’s within a 15-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach and Pier. 1 Hotel West Hollywood is inland on the Sunset Strip (about 11–12 miles from Santa Monica Beach).
1 Hotel West Hollywood is better for nightlife and live-music venues since it sits directly on the Sunset Strip with many venues within walking distance.
Yes. 1 Hotel has the Bamford Wellness Spa and a 24-hour Field House Gym; Fairmont Miramar lists a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness facilities.
Both hotels welcome guests of all ages. 1 Hotel allows children at the rooftop pool when accompanied by an adult; Fairmont Miramar notes children 17 and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
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