
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites
Best for large meetings, weddings and travelers who want an iconic downtown high-rise with extensive event space and skyline dining.
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The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites is a large, 35-story downtown Los Angeles high-rise known for its dramatic atrium, extensive meeting space and a heated outdoor pool — good for conference groups and visitors who want panoramic city views. The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles is a 5-star luxury hotel at L.A. LIVE offering polished service and event access — read this if you want a more upscale, entertainment-focused downtown stay.
Updated · about 0.6 km apart

Best for large meetings, weddings and travelers who want an iconic downtown high-rise with extensive event space and skyline dining.

Best for guests who want refined 5-star service steps from L.A. LIVE entertainment and polished downtown luxury.
When the Westin Bonaventure wins: choose the Westin if you're planning or attending large conferences, need a wide range of event venues, want expansive city views from a high-rise with multiple casual and fine-dining outlets, or prefer a hotel with a large outdoor pool deck and more rooms to choose from.
When The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles wins: choose the Ritz-Carlton if you prioritize 5-star service, direct proximity to L.A. LIVE venues and streamlined luxury amenities in a property aimed at entertainment and business travelers who want polished, full-service hotel offerings.
Bottom line: both are convenient downtown bases; pick the Westin for scale, meeting capacity and its iconic atrium experience, and pick the Ritz-Carlton for a more traditional luxury hotel stay connected to L.A. LIVE.
| Category | The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites | The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, conference-focused high-rise with a dramatic atrium and skyline dining | Polished 5-star downtown luxury tied to L.A. LIVE |
| Location | 404 South Figueroa Street — Financial District, near museums and concert halls | 900 W Olympic Blvd — at L.A. LIVE, steps from Crypto.com Arena and Microsoft Theater |
| Size (rooms) | 1,358 rooms (35 stories) | Not published |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; reservation holder must be 18+ to check in | |
| Pools | Outdoor heated pool on the fourth-floor Plaza Pool Deck (accessible entrance) | Outdoor pool available on property |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site options: LA Prime (35th-floor steakhouse), Lakeview Bistro, CafeNOW, Lobby Court, BonaVista Lounge (revolving 34th-floor cocktail lounge) | On-site restaurants and bar(s) and breakfast service listed |
| Spa & wellness | DE SUAR (DESUAR Spa DTLA) is an independently operated on-site spa; complimentary WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio | Spa and fitness amenities listed among hotel facilities |
| Meetings & events | 166,553 sq ft across ~44 venues including the California Ballroom (26,108 sq ft) and 45,000 sq ft Plaza Pool Deck — can host very large events | Meeting/banquet facilities available (smaller scale than the Westin's large conference inventory) |
| Airport access | Roughly 20–30 minutes to LAX by car (no hotel shuttle; ExecuCar option noted) | |
| Known for | Iconic Bonaventure architecture, large event capacity, rooftop/revolving dining and a substantial pool deck | Downtown 5-star luxury at L.A. LIVE with service-focused amenities |
The Westin Bonaventure sits in Downtown LA’s Financial District near museums, concert halls and convention venues.
Best if you want museum and civic destinations nearby while still within reach of event venues.
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles is positioned directly at L.A. LIVE, putting sports and concert venues on your doorstep.
Best if your trip revolves around concerts, sports or L.A. LIVE events.
The Westin offers a wide range of rooms and suites across many floors, including family-friendly studio and one-bedroom suites.
Choose the Westin for the widest selection of room types and floor-level variety.
The Ritz-Carlton lists several Deluxe and Suite room types (city-view and corner options).
Expect typical luxury room categories and accessible options; room-count detail is not published here.
The Westin provides multiple on-site dining choices from grab-and-go to a 35th-floor steakhouse.
The Westin is good when you want variety and skyline dining without leaving the hotel.
The Ritz-Carlton lists restaurants and a bar among its on-site amenities, plus in-room breakfast and room service.
The Ritz-Carlton offers full-service dining and concierge assistance; specific signature-restaurant names are not published here.
The Westin’s Plaza Pool Deck is a large, newly renovated outdoor heated pool and event deck on the fourth floor.
Good for guests who want a sizable outdoor pool area with event capability and skyline views.
The Ritz-Carlton’s property includes an outdoor swimming pool listed among its amenities.
The Ritz-Carlton provides pool facilities as part of its luxury amenity set, with fewer published event-focused pool details.
The Westin provides a complimentary WestinWORKOUT fitness studio and an independently operated on-site spa.
Choose the Westin for accessible fitness options and an on-site independent spa plus in-hotel evening dining and bar scenes.
The Ritz-Carlton lists spa and fitness among its amenities and positions itself for polished evenings near L.A. LIVE.
The Ritz-Carlton pairs in-hotel wellness with immediate access to downtown event nightlife.

The Westin — extensive meeting inventory and large ballrooms plus a vast outdoor pool deck for events.

The Ritz-Carlton — located at L.A. LIVE for immediate access to Crypto.com Arena and Microsoft Theater.

The Westin — LA Prime steakhouse and the revolving BonaVista Lounge on upper floors provide panoramic views.

The Ritz-Carlton — a 5-star property focused on polished, full-service luxury and concierge support.
The Ritz-Carlton is at L.A. LIVE and is steps from Crypto.com Arena; the Westin is a short walk or transit ride away.
The Westin Bonaventure — it has far larger event space and many ballrooms and outdoor event areas suitable for big gatherings.
Yes. The Westin has a newly renovated outdoor heated pool on the Plaza Pool Deck and an independently operated on-site spa; The Ritz-Carlton lists an outdoor pool and spa services among its amenities.
The Ritz-Carlton is the 5-star option in this comparison and emphasizes polished service within the L.A. LIVE entertainment district.
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