
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
Best for large meetings, weddings and guests who want downtown LA access and skyline dining.
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The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites is a large, 35-story downtown Los Angeles hotel with conference space, skyline dining and a heated outdoor pool — good for business travelers, events and those who want central DTLA access. Casa Del Mar is a historic, 5-star oceanfront Santa Monica hotel with beach views, a spa and a seaside location — best for travelers prioritizing proximity to Santa Monica Beach and a classic coastal hotel experience.
Updated · about 16 miles (≈26 km) apart

Best for large meetings, weddings and guests who want downtown LA access and skyline dining.

Best for oceanfront stays, beach access and travelers who want a classic Santa Monica luxury experience.
When The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites wins: choose the Bonaventure if you need lots of event or meeting space, want multiple on-site restaurants and bars with panoramic city views, or prefer a central Downtown LA base for museums, concerts and transit.
When Casa Del Mar wins: choose Casa Del Mar if proximity to the beach, ocean views and a smaller, coastal-luxury atmosphere matter more than downtown convenience or large-scale meeting facilities.
Bottom line: pick the Bonaventure for scale, meeting facilities and a downtown location; pick Casa Del Mar for an oceanfront Santa Monica hotel with a historic, resort-style feel.
| Category | The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites | Casa Del Mar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large downtown high-rise: business, events, skyline views | Historic oceanfront luxury: coastal style and beach access |
| Location | 404 South Figueroa Street, Financial District, Downtown Los Angeles | 1910 Ocean Way, oceanfront Santa Monica, steps from Santa Monica Beach |
| Size (rooms) | 1,358 rooms | 129 rooms |
| Age / history | Opened 1976 (renovated 2011) | Not published |
| Pools / beach | One outdoor heated pool on the Plaza Pool Deck (fourth floor) | Outdoor pool + immediate beach access (Santa Monica Beach a 3-minute walk) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple venues including LA Prime (35th-floor steakhouse), BonaVista Lounge (revolving 34th-floor lounge), Lakeview Bistro, CafeNOW, Lobby Court | Two restaurants including Terrazza, 1 bar/lounge and 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | On-site DESUAR Spa (independently operated) + WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio (complimentary) | Full-service spa and health club on site |
| Event space | Extensive — ~166,553 sq ft across 44 venues; ballrooms and large outdoor Plaza Pool Deck | Conference space and 1 meeting room; suitable for smaller events |
| Pet policy | Pet-friendly (policy, weight limits and fees apply) | Pets allowed by arrangement (surcharges apply) |
| Nearest major airport | Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) — roughly 20–30 minutes by car | |
The Westin Bonaventure sits in Downtown Los Angeles’ Financial District, within walking distance of museums and concert halls.
A central downtown location that puts cultural venues and transit steps away.
Casa Del Mar occupies an oceanfront position in Santa Monica, a short walk from the Pier and Third Street Promenade.
A beachfront Santa Monica location ideal for beach and promenade outings.
The Bonaventure has a very large room inventory across tower floors, with a mix of standard rooms and suites.
Choose this when you need space options, high-floor city views or a suite for visiting groups.
Casa Del Mar offers coastal-focused rooms and suites with ocean or coastal views in a smaller, more intimate property.
Pick Casa Del Mar for rooms that prioritize ocean or coastal views and a smaller property footprint.
The Bonaventure’s dining emphasizes skyline experiences and multiple on-site outlets.
Aerial dining and several on-site outlets make the Bonaventure good for varied meal needs without leaving the hotel.
Casa Del Mar focuses on seaside dining with fewer on-site outlets and ocean-facing meals.
Casa Del Mar works well when you want seaside meals and quick access to Santa Monica dining outside the hotel.
The Westin Bonaventure has a single outdoor heated pool on a raised Plaza Pool Deck with city views and an accessible entrance.
Good if you want a downtown pool with skyline views and accessible facilities.
Casa Del Mar combines an outdoor pool with immediate access to Santa Monica Beach a short walk away.
Choose Casa Del Mar when beach access and ocean views are top priorities.
The Bonaventure offers a full fitness studio and an on-site, independently operated spa.
A good mix of fitness, spa treatments and easy access to downtown evening entertainment.
Casa Del Mar provides a full-service spa and health-club facilities with an emphasis on coastal relaxation.
Casa Del Mar suits travelers who want spa treatments and a quieter coastal evening scene.

The Westin Bonaventure has extensive event space (about 166,553 sq ft across dozens of venues) and large ballrooms for big functions.

Casa Del Mar is steps from Santa Monica Beach and a short walk from the Pier and promenade.

LA Prime and the revolving BonaVista Lounge offer high-floor dining and 360-degree city views.

Casa Del Mar is a smaller, 129-room oceanfront luxury hotel focused on coastal style and ocean views.
The Westin Bonaventure — it has extensive event facilities across dozens of venues and ballrooms sized for hundreds to thousands of guests.
Casa Del Mar — it's an oceanfront Santa Monica hotel, about a 3-minute walk to Santa Monica Beach and close to the Pier and Third Street Promenade.
Yes. The Westin has the WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio and an independently operated DESUAR Spa; Casa Del Mar lists a full-service spa and health club.
No — both properties accept guests of all ages according to the supplied records.
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