Marina Del Rey Marriott, Santa MonicaMarina Del Rey Marriott in Santa Monica, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 30 of 47 hotels we score in Santa Monica. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 2.9, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5, Agoda 2.7. Rooms from about $382 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the coastal community of Marina del Rey, this three-star Marriott hotel serves business travellers and holidaymakers. The property is a short walk from Venice Beach and sits near several local restaurants. Rooms feature modern interiors and some offer views of the marina. On-site facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a rooftop terrace, a gym, and a spa. For professional events, the hotel provides 18 meeting rooms and dedicated business centre services. Dining options include a lounge and restaurant. While the location is convenient for airport access, the swimming pool area is relatively small. The hotel follows specific eco-friendly rules regarding room cleaning.What stands out

Proximity to Venice Beach

On-site fitness centre and spa

Multiple meeting and event spaces

Pet friendly accommodation

Watch out for

Small swimming pool

Traffic congestion in the area

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