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Hotel Erwin, A Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

1697 Pacific Avenue Venice, 90291 California

Los Angeles suites steps from Venice Beach

Venice Beach hotel
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this Venice Beach hotel is a half-mile from Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, Culver City, and Los Angeles-area business centers. Los Angeles International Airport is 5 miles away. Show more
Rooftop lounge
Amenities include a rooftop open-air lounge, a dining room and patio, meeting space for up to 65 people, business center with 2 computer workstations, concierge services, and a modern fitness center.
One-bedroom suites
Hotel Erwin offers 119 smoke-free guestrooms, including 38 one-bedroom suites featuring queen sofa beds, wet bars, and fireplaces. Rooms and suites have balconies, some with ocean views. Hide

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4.2out of 5

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83%

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Deluxe King
Pillowtop mattress. Balcony. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Flat-panel television. Cable/satellite television channels. Pay movies. HBO. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Shower only. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Climate control. Window opens. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
Deluxe Two Queens
Pillowtop mattress. Balcony. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Flat-panel television. Cable/satellite television channels. Pay movies. HBO. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Shower only. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Climate control. Window opens. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
Deluxe King Bed Suite with Sofa Sleeper
Pillowtop mattress. Balcony. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Flat-panel television. Cable/satellite television channels. Pay movies. HBO. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Shower only. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Climate control. Window opens. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
Ocean View King
Pillowtop mattress. Balcony. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Flat-panel television. Cable/satellite television channels. Pay movies. HBO. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Shower only. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Climate control. Window opens. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
Ocean View Suite King and Sofa Sleeper
Pillowtop mattress. Balcony. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Flat-panel television. Cable/satellite television channels. Pay movies. HBO. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Shower only. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Climate control. Window opens. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
Partial Ocean View King
Pillowtop mattress. Balcony. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Flat-panel television. Cable/satellite television channels. Pay movies. HBO. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Shower only. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Climate control. Window opens. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
Partial Ocean View Two Queen
Pillowtop mattress. Balcony. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Flat-panel television. Cable/satellite television channels. Pay movies. HBO. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Shower only. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Air conditioning. Climate control. Window opens. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
Partial Ocean View Suite - King
1 king bed.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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  • There are no room charges for children 12 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
Policies
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-out time is Noon
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
    • Valet parking fee: USD 28 per night
    • Fee for high-speed Internet (wired) in all public areas: USD 4.95 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
    • Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): USD 4.95 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Renovations and Closures

The hotel will be renovating from 7 January 2012 to 31 March 2012. The following areas are affected: Select guestrooms

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance. Completion dates are subject to change.

This information supersedes all other information in this property's description that relates to these amenities.

Property Amenities

  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Banquet facilities
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Photocopy machines
  • Fax machine
  • Total number of rooms - 119
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Patio
  • Valet parking $28 Daily
  • Number of floors - 6
  • Suitable for children
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business center
  • Elevator/lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoke-free property (fines apply)

Rooms

Accommodations feature beds with pillowtop mattresses, 300-thread-count linens, and triple sheeting. Pillow menus and hypo-allergenic linens are available on request. Amenities include 32-inch high-definition TVs, iPod docks, and honor bars. Accommodations have balconies, some with views of the Pacific Ocean and Ocean Front Walk. Suites offer 2-person walk-in showers. DVD players are available upon request. Complimentary local newspapers and laptop-compatible safes are provided. All guestrooms are smoke-free.

Hotel Erwin, A Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel, Venice,  California, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Air conditioning
  • Clock radio
  • Climate control
  • Voice mail
  • Multi-line phone
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Pay movies
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Extra towels/bedding
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window opens
  • Desk
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Balcony
  • Refrigerator
  • Minibar
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Flat-panel television
  • Turndown service (on request)
  • Shower only
  • Non-smoking only
  • HBO
  • Pillowtop mattress

Dining

HIGH Rooftop Lounge - HIGH takes full advantage of its outdoor rooftop location and delivers breathtaking, nearly 360-degree views of the city, from famed Muscle Beach and the Boardwalk below to the Hollywood Sign and Downtown L.A. With an inviting, "no velvet ropes" attitude and a comfortable, contemporary design, tourists and locals alike mingle and enjoy a drink menu of premium handcrafted cocktails, artisan beers, interesting wines, and light snacks.

Barlo Kitchen + Cocktails - Barlo, a Venice Beach eatery and hangout, serves up breakfast, brunch, and dinner menus of ever-rotating "barn-to-belly" dishes and innovative drinks. With a focus on simplicity and inspiration from fresh farmers' market ingredients, Barlo delivers vibrant flavors and a strong communal ambiance reflecting its Venice Beach locale.

Hotel Erwin, A Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel, Venice,  California, Dining Restaurant

Renovations and Closures

The hotel will be renovating from 7 January 2012 to 31 March 2012. The following areas are affected: Select guestrooms

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance. Completion dates are subject to change.

This information supersedes all other information in this property's description that relates to these amenities.

Recreation

  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Personal watercraft
  • Boating nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Dock nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Aerobics nearby

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Hotel Erwin, A Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

4.2
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.3
Hotel condition:
4.3
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.5
Neighbourhood:
3.8
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A Traveller from oakland, ca
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 8 Dec 2011

“great hotel, neighborhood sketchy at night”

The beach view is a bit marred by a parking lot. Our suite was amazing cool though. There was a stylish street art/graffiti theme. Lots of funky places nearby. Organic macrobiotic right across the street, ginger tea at Mao's around the corner was great too. We ran into agressive panhandlers after dark. Overall, it seemed like an authentic taste of Venice beach

A Traveller from Moscow, Russia
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 27 Nov 2011

“Great location, but rooms need to be cleaned better”

There were bugs in my bed. Didn't bite, but was still quite unpleasant to discover them.

Area recommendations
Venice Beach forever!
A Traveller from New Jersey
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 20 Nov 2011

“Only Game in Town?”

The Erwin appears to be the only game in town unless one wants to stay at one of the rather seedy looking hotels in the Venice beach area. However, I think the Erwin strives to provide good value and good service. The staff were excellent- Housekeeping, Front Desk and Porters, friendly, cheerful and helpful. My room was as pictured, but had an odd smell, not sure if it was a cleaning product or if a previous guest had spilled some cologne. Eventually got rid of it with window open. Was not crazy about the brown carpet. The bar was stocked with an array of stuff and the $3.00 bottle of water was larger than the $2.75 bottle from the machine down the hall. The bed was very comfortable. I felt safe leaving the window open. There was some noise from outside but crumbs, this is Venice, so bring ear plugs if that sort of thing interrupts your sleep. Also, if you are near the front, traffic starts very early- 5 am or so. The hotel itself was very quiet. TV provided more channels that the Hampton Inn. I would recommend the Erwin. It is probably half as much as a hotel in Santa Monica. There are so many places in the neighborhood to explore (away from the beach, which was clean and empty except for the homeless population and some surfers.) There are the famous Venice Canals, the Abbot Kinney shopping shopping district, the Whole Foods complete with palm trees. Get up early, buy yourself a cup of coffee, and explore!

A Traveller
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 2 Nov 2011

“Disappointed.”

The hotel itself was ok, but the neighborhood did not inspire safety. You cannot walk out on the boardwalk at night. During the day, the neighborhood was less wild, but not a calm and relaxing environment. Perhaps the hotel in a different location would have received better marks!

Fiona B from Adelaide, South Australia
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 18 Oct 2011

“Hotel Erwin, fun & funky!”

I chose Hotel Erwin for its location, my son was keen to explore Venice Beach. Our room was comfy and surprisingly quiet. The reception staff were very helpful. Staff in the cafe were great and the breakfast good quality. The rooftop bar is a great place to relax and enjoy the view. My son and I enjoyed our stay.

A Traveller from Salt Lake City, Utah
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 28 Sep 2011

“Hire a better staff!”

Rooms were not clean to normal hotel standards, hotel staff seemed unproffesional and we called to have an "engineer" come up to our room to help with the broken iPod dock; nobody showed up....EVER and they didn't even call. The hotel also has a roof bar that they allow the public in and it was so busy an annoying Friday and Saturday nights. You also have to pay $5 a day for wireless internet and $28 a night for overnight parking. Yes, that is right, you have to PAY an additional fee to park at the hotel you are already paying to stay at. RIDICULOUS, especially for a dirty room.

Area recommendations
Nowhere near Venice Beach. Dirty, TONS of bums asking for your money and terrible parking.
Russ B from Oxford UK
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 23 Sep 2011

“Great location for exploring Venice's beach, canals and neighbourhood -best hotel in the area”

Everything right on your dorrstep and a great roof cafe

Area recommendations
Venice, Santa Monica
A Traveller from London
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 8 Sep 2011

“Fantastic staff and location are the standout highlights of this great hotel”

Wonderful, laidback but super helpful staff in this funky Venice hotel made our LA stay absolutely amazing. Loved this place so much, can't wait to return

A Traveller from Long Island, New York
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 21 Aug 2011

“Great Location”

A charming "boutique" hotel in a very lively location. There is a sign at the front desk with advice for visitors, and the last suggestion was to not judge or rate the local environment, but to just enjoy. Excellent advice. When we first arrived we felt a little uncomfortable about the local "culture," but after a few days we felt right at home, and enjoyed its charm. The rooftop restaurant/bar is a must visit. You are one block from the very colorful and fun boardwalk and the beach. Venice has a lot to see and do. Don't miss the canals after which Venice was named. And be sure to walk along Abbot Kinney Blvd and enjoy its shops and restaurants. There's something for everyone here. The only "downer" was the expensive per day valet parking fee. You can park on the street for free or in a lot nearby for half the cost of hotel valet. The fee lots do not allow you to leave and return. The hotel valet has unlimited leaves and returns, so it might be worth it if you will be using your car a lot while you are there. Also, they charge for internet service, but if you join the Joie de Vivre club before booking it is complimentary. The staff was very friendly and accomodating. They seem to genuinely want to make sure you have a great stay. Overall, we loved the hotel and would definitely stay there again.

Area recommendations
Boardwalk and beach, because it is colorful, fun and great! Canals because they are beautiful and charming. Abbot Kinney Blvd for its boutique shops, restaurants and clubs. James Beach restaurant for its fish tacos (as seen in movie, "I Love You Man")
A Traveller from South Korea
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 28 Jul 2011

“Great times on the beach”

Hotel was FAB! They did EVERYTHING they could to accomodate us. Didn't like the location of my room at first (off the alley) so they moved us with NO PROBLEM. Room was ALWAYS cleaned and stocked upon leaving and returning. One of the valet guys was even nice enough to help us find last minute flowers. No complaints here!!

Area recommendations
Santa Monica

Hotel Erwin, A Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

1697 Pacific Avenue Venice, 90291 California

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Venice Beach - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
  • Santa Monica Pier - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
  • Loyola Marymount University - 5.1 km / 3.1 mi
  • J. Paul Getty Museum - 11.2 km / 6.9 mi
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi
  • Grauman's Chinese Theatre - 17.5 km / 10.9 mi
  • Kodak Theater - 17.6 km / 10.9 mi
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame - 18.5 km / 11.5 mi
  • Staples Center - 19.8 km / 12.3 mi
  • Universal Studios - 20.1 km / 12.5 mi
  • Hollywood Sign - 21.4 km / 13.3 mi

Location Highlights

  • In suburbs
  • On beach

The preferred airport for Hotel Erwin, A Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel is Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.) - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi.

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  • Los Angeles, CA, United States (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)

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Beach Cities, Los Angeles, California, United States of America: Life is a never-ending summer in LA’s Beach Cities. Redondo Beach and surfing are forever intertwined. On weekends, many Angelinos head to Santa Monica to relax in the ocean and hang out at the Third Street Promenade. The Getty Center, an art-world powerhouse, is nestled in the nearby hills north of Brentwood. Santa Monica’s neighbor, Malibu, is home to The Getty Villa and its antiquities.

Hotel Erwin, A Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

1697 Pacific Avenue Venice, 90291 California

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