8/10
“A Place of peace surrounded by nature”
Fantastic place to relax
The Gym could be better
Los Angeles · head to head
Hotel Bel-Air vs JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-10: JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE is $1,127 a night less. They are 17.1 km apart.
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The honest take
Book Hotel Bel-Air if the trip is about the hotel itself: a 12-acre canyon garden, swans, and a piano bar, at $1,401 a night with a 9.6 rating from a small, well-heeled sample. Book JW Marriott L.A. Live if you want proximity to downtown's arenas and convention centre for $483, with a much larger review base (770) at a slightly lower 8.9. They sit 17.1 km apart in different Los Angeles worlds, Bel-Air's canyon seclusion versus L.A. Live's stadium-district buzz, so the choice is really about which city you want to wake up in.
The look and the feel
Hotel Bel-Air
Hotel Bel-Air occupies a 1946 mission-revival estate tucked into Stone Canyon, all pink stucco, bougainvillea, and a swan pond that has become as much a signature as any room. The bar has a fireplace and a grand piano, and the garden views from the lounge windows are the point of staying here rather than the beds, though those come with plush white linens and spa bathrooms. It draws an older, monied, discreet crowd, the kind who don't need to be told this is one of the last quiet corners of Los Angeles.
Bel-Air suits couples and anyone marking an occasion who wants seclusion, garden, and old-money calm over city energy.
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
JW Marriott L.A. Live is a glass tower plugged straight into the L.A. Live entertainment complex, downtown, next to Crypto.com Arena. Rooms are big-box modern: 42-inch flat screens, iPod docks, the standard convention-hotel palette of grey and taupe. The rooftop pool gives skyline views rather than garden ones, and the lobby moves with concert crowds and business travellers rather than settling into anything quiet.
The Marriott suits business travellers, concertgoers, and families who want downtown convenience and a rooftop pool without paying resort prices.
At under a third of Bel-Air's rate, the Marriott gives up the hot tub Bel-Air offers, along with the garden setting, the swans, and the intimate scale that comes with only 157 reviews against 770.
Bel-Air is the more beautiful place to simply be, a mission-revival garden estate with a genuine sense of place, against a competent but interchangeable downtown tower.
The numbers
| Hotel Bel-Air | JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $1,430 | $303 |
| Guest rating | 9.6/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Reviews | 157 | 770 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 7 |
| Distance apart | 17.1 km |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Hotel Bel-Air has
- Pet
- Golf
Only JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE has
- Hot tub
What guests actually say
Hotel Bel-Air
- calm, luxurious atmosphere
- spacious, spotless rooms
- great location in LA
- gym could be better
“We honestly couldn’t fault it!”
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
- great location
- friendly staff
- good facilities
- homeless/drug users near hotel at night
Bel-Air's guests come away happier, praising an almost faultless, calm, luxurious stay, while JW Marriott guests note safety concerns just outside the hotel at night.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-10
Hotel Bel-Air
- Deluxe King with Patio 1 King Bed Non RefundableRoom Only$1,430
- Deluxe King with Patio 1 King BedRoom Only · free cancellation$1,513
- Deluxe, King Bed, PatioRoom Only$1,526
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
- Run of HouseRoom Only$324
- Double DeluxeRoom Only$326
- Room, 1 King BedRoom Only$341
In guests' own words
Hotel Bel-Air
10/10
“Amazing stay and easily one of the best hotels we’ve been to.”
As expected, this was probably one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in. The look and feel of the hotel is an experience in itself, and the whole place feels incredibly calm, luxurious, and well thought through. It’s also in a great location for spending a few days in LA. We were upgraded to a much bigger room for our stay, which made it feel even more special. The room was super comfortable, spacious, spotless, an
We honestly couldn’t fault it!
10/10
“Super für Familienmitglieder!”
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JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
10/10
“Great trip to LA.. GO DODGERS!!”
Great location, friendly staff
About each
Hotel Bel-Air
Luxurious Rooms with Garden Views Step into a world of elegance at Hotel Bel-Air where each room offers stunning garden views, large windows, and modern furnishings. Relax in style with plush white bedding, spa-style bathrooms, and the option of cozy bathrobes in adult or children's sizes. Amenities Galore Indulge in the hotel's outdoor pool,…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
Luxurious Accommodations Experience luxury at its finest at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live, with spacious rooms featuring modern amenities like a 42-inch flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi access, and an iPod docking station. Enjoy 24/7 room service and top-notch comfort during your stay. Rooftop Pool and Wellness Take in breathtaking city views from the outdoor…
Check-in — · Check-out 11:00 AM
Facilities, in full
Hotel Bel-Air
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Pets allowed
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
Where they are
701 Stone Canyon Road900 West Olympic Boulevard
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