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A landmark in and of itself, Hotel Erwin Venice Beach is a love letter to the ever-changing spirit of Venice Beach. Located along the iconic Pacific Avenue, we distill the best parts of our culture, creativity, and community, so you can discover Venice in all its forms, the way it was meant to be experienced. In a place as iconic as Venice Beach, it matters where you stay. Hotel Erwin is a locale created by proud locals, connecting you to everything new and now in our neighborhood, so you can stay like an insider. Here, we create a relaxed, yet elevated environment with everything you need to explore at your own pace – spacious rooms and suites with ocean-facing balconies, an award-winning rooftop lounge, a lobby bar adjacent to one of Venice's hottest pizza spots, on-site parking, and more. Meet each day with beachside views and immerse yourself in the laidback luxury of our coastal hotel where the only thing we overlook is the ocean. Never Normal. Always Venice. Sincerely, Erwin.
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Hotel Erwin Venice Beach garners praise for its stellar service, with guests often highlighting the friendly staff and complimentary bike rentals. While the rooms are generally appreciated for their cleanliness and style, some guests have expressed concerns over noise and maintenance issues.
Despite the hotel's vibrant atmosphere and well-liked amenities like the rooftop bar, the noise level and additional fees have left some travelers questioning the value. Nonetheless, its prime location by Venice Beach is a consistent hit among visitors.
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Central
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Lively
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Comfortable
Value
Expensive
Cleanliness
Spotless
Noise level
Noisy
Service
Friendly
Amenities
Outstanding
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One of my favorite spots at venice beach is this unique hotel with an extraordinary rooftop (bar). Even though the hotel lobby and breakfast area is very small you can enjoy your stay. The extras what you get are really very useful. The bike rental, towels and chairs for the beach, basketballs etc - this all is included in the fee. So better use it 😜 The rooms are very spacious and clean. The staff is superfriendly. Especially the Manager Frank and the wonderful „breakfast lady“ Stacy. Breakfast is fresh and healthy with fresh Juices, fresh fruits, eggs, breads of various kinds and good coffee.
Parking is very pricey in this area and if you don‘t want to walk and want to keep your car very safe you probably end up with a parking fee (range between 15 - 55$/day). If you are a first time visitor to L.A and plan to see alot in the city I would not recommand this location because you will be driving loooooong. Of course it depends on the traffic situation but still…there are some miles to drive.
All in all - it is an absolute jewel at Venice Beach.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: There are some public parking spots which can be very pricey. But nearby are some „free parking“...
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Response from Adeyinka Adewinmbi, General Manager at Hotel Erwin Venice Beach
Responded 19 Sept 2024
MissAlice22, thank you for this fantastic review! We're thrilled to be one of your favorite spots at Venice Beach and glad you enjoyed our rooftop bar and the unique offerings we provide, like the bike rentals, beach towels, chairs, and basketballs. It’s great to hear you found our rooms spacious and clean, and we’re especially happy that Frank and Stacy made a lasting impression! We understand parking can be pricey in the area, and we appreciate your tip for first-time visitors. Traffic in L.A. can definitely be a challenge, but we're glad to know you still consider us a hidden gem at Venice Beach. It is an honor to have you, and we hope to welcome you back soon! 😎🌴
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The Venus beach area was a nice spot to stay in LA and Hotel Erwin was great. Staff were friendly and helpful. We appreciated the complimentary breakfast to start off our day. One thing our teens did no like about the room set up is the toilet/shower has a sliding door which meant it did not seal as well as a standard door. But this did not bug the adults and was offset positively by having the sink outside of the shower room so it was accessible if someone was showering
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Response from Adeyinka Adewinmbi, General Manager at Hotel Erwin Venice Beach
Responded 17 Nov 2024
Mark e, Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Hotel Erwin and appreciated the friendly service and complimentary breakfast. We also appreciate your input on the room layout—while the sliding door may not be ideal for everyone, we're glad it didn't impact your experience too much. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great stay in Venice Beach!
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I needed to find a dog-friendly hotel on an emergency basis due to my fire evacuation. Frank was drowning in similar calls, but found a way to accommodate me. He found me a beautiful room and discounted the rate considering my situation (much unlike many other opportunistic hoteliers attempting to gouge)! He also allowed me to stay as long as I needed given the very fluid fire conditions. He also provided free water and toiletries I needed but had no time to pack or purchase. I greatly appreciated his and the other staff members’ help and kindness, and plan to go back on as many weekends I can during the year for a staycation.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Frank Asseko, General Manager at Hotel Erwin Venice Beach
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Go765606, Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. It was truly my pleasure to assist you during such a challenging time. At Hotel Erwin, we aim to be a source of comfort and support for our guests, and I’m glad I could play a part in making your stay as stress-free as possible. Your kind words about the team and your experience mean a lot to us. We’re so pleased to hear you’re considering returning for staycations, and we’ll be delighted to welcome you back anytime. Please don’t hesitate to reach out directly if there’s anything we can do for you in the future. Warm regards,
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We are currently staying at this hotel for our honeymoon. We were absolutely blown away by the exceptional service provided by your operations manager, Frank. From the moment he learned about our special occasion, he went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. His attention to detail and commitment to providing white glove service truly made us feel special and valued as guests. Every aspect of our stay has been enhanced by his thoughtful gestures and professionalism. We can't thank him and the staff enough for making our honeymoon so memorable. We definitely will recommend this hotel to our friends and family and look forward to returning in the future!
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Adeyinka Adewinmbi, General Manager at Hotel Erwin Venice Beach
Responded 7 Oct 2024
Dear geoffwB8374ZE, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are truly honored that you chose to celebrate your honeymoon with us. It’s heartwarming to hear that Frank, along with our team, made your stay so memorable and special. We take great pride in providing exceptional service, and your kind words motivate us to continue doing so. We will be sure to pass on your compliments to Frank, and we're thrilled that his efforts helped enhance your experience. It means the world to us that you're considering recommending our hotel to your friends and family, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable stay. Congratulations again on your marriage, and we look forward to hosting you in the future!
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The hotel is at the best location on Venice beach, epic spot for music lovers, skatepark and basketball courts can be viewed from the hotel end rooms. It was a great deal due to low season. The rooms are comfortable and well maintained. But the most important part is the staff, straight from the beginning and throughout our stay it was both fun and professional. Great times! Congratulations to Miguel Angel for 20 years at the hotel, great guy!
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Date of stay: February 2025
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Room Tip: There’s a great deal for overnight parking on speedway and 17th. $20 a night and you can bargain...
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Response from Frank Asseko, General Manager at Hotel Erwin Venice Beach
Responded 5 days ago
Dear Lironm187, Thank you for your amazing review! We’re so glad you enjoyed our unbeatable Venice Beach location and the vibrant energy that comes with it. It’s wonderful to hear that you found the rooms comfortable and well-maintained, and even better to know that our team made your stay both fun and professional. A special thank you for recognizing Miguel Angel’s incredible 20-year milestone—he truly is a gem, and we’re lucky to have him! I’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. We hope to welcome you back for more great times soon! Best regards,
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Hotel Erwin was exactly what we were hoping for. The staff were superb, the rooftop lounge was excellent (although due to the influx of people who were not guests of the hotel using the elevator to get to the roof we had to use the stairs more often than not). It wasn't too loud, the fresh fruit upon arrival was a welcome touch, and the complimentary access to bikes/towels/boards was wonderful. The hotel shampoo repaired my beachy ends beautifully and the breakfast (repetitive and a little bland) was well cooked and always hot. The only downside was that if you didn't choose valet parking ($$) and chose street parking you end up almost a kilometer (half a mile) away. With children and luggage, it was difficult to say the least. But overall, a nine out of ten!
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Response from Adeyinka Adewinmbi, General Manager at Hotel Erwin Venice Beach
Responded 29 Aug 2024
Thank you dariakruszel for the nice comments about your stay. It is always inspiring to read from our guests, and to see how we've been able to create a memorable experience. I also want to thank you for acknowledging the stunning view of our High Rooftop lounge, as well as the hotel beach amenities we offer. Look forward to another opportunity to welcome you back to Hotel Erwin!
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We booked partial sea view rooms and they actually did have a view as a pleasant surprise. The rooms have basic furniture but good enough for a comfortable stay. Location in terrafic, right next to a famous muscle beach, Venice waterways IN LA and off Santa Monica. A great part of experience was bicycles they give to drive for a specified time. We had it longer having been well behaved guests. They have an amazin restaurant with a superb view on the top but too windy and expensive. Their Breakfast was very basic, mexican and does not change a bit each day, You have scrambled eggs, pico de gallo and potatoes with bread. Disappointing if you expect a full breakfast. There are parking garages right next to the hotel whic h you can use for $20-25 with in out priviledges. Overall very good experience worth recommending due to great staff and all needs nearby.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Response from Adeyinka Adewinmbi, General Manager at Hotel Erwin Venice Beach
Responded 18 July 2024
Thank you Kum for sharing your story, and while we did not quite make it a 5 Star, we are very grateful you enjoyed all our amenities, and more importantly, the staff who took great care of your stay. We look forward to another opportunity where we can meet and or exceed your expectations. All the best.
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We're a family of 3 staying just one night before a long flight home late the following day. We enjoyed using the hotel's complimentary bicycles to explore Venice Beach and it's surrounds, used hotel beach towels for a dip in the Pacific, and really enjoyed the expansive view from the rooftop bar. The hotel's beachfront location makes it easy to dip in and out of the Venice Beach vibe as you like. We had technical glitch with payment upon checking in late at night. Lu, the night concierge, and Frank the Hotel manager did a fantastic job getting it all sorted out with a lot of effort on their part yet with minimal fuss. The lady at the breakfast service (from Greece, but I didn't catch her name) is a delight to talk with and filled the cafe with positive energy. The fellow who helped us with the bicycles and the beach towel (didn't catch his name either), was extremely polite and courteous. All in all we had a fabulous stay, and everyone we interacted with at Hotel Erwin are a credit to themselves and the hotel.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Response from Frank Asseko, General Manager at Hotel Erwin Venice Beach
Responded 6 days ago
Dear 883Martyd, Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review! We’re so glad you and your family had a fabulous stay and enjoyed our complimentary bikes, beach towels, and stunning rooftop views. It’s great to hear that our beachfront location added to your Venice Beach experience. I truly appreciate your kind words about Lu and myself—we’re always happy to assist in making your check-in seamless, even when unexpected glitches arise. I’ll also make sure to pass along your compliments to our breakfast team and beach concierge, as they’ll be thrilled to know they made a positive impact on your stay. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back to Hotel Erwin the next time you're in Venice Beach! Best regards,
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The hotel is centrally located with a hip vibe. Upon arrival the staff was friendly. We stayed for 5 nights and the hot breakfast was a surprise. We were told that we have free access to bikes which thrilled us, however on checking out we were billed a $40 / day amenities fee which was never disclosed. After long days exploring LA we wanted to relax with a movie however there were tech glitches ( which was reported and unresolved) for the duration of our stay. The last night we requested glasses to be delivered to our room ( never replaced after using) We had to call 3 times before two dirty glasses were delivered. Not a great way to end a vacation.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Â Be aware of the $40/ day Amenity fee and $60/day parking fee. Bring your laptop if you want to...
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Response from Adeyinka Adewinmbi, General Manager at Hotel Erwin Venice Beach
Responded 28 Sept 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the hotel’s central location and hip vibe, as well as the friendly staff and the surprise hot breakfast. However, I sincerely apologize for the issues that affected your stay, as this is certainly not the norm for us here at Hotel Erwin. This falls short of the standards we aim to uphold. Your feedback helps us identify areas for improvement, and we will address these concerns with our team to ensure a better experience for future guests. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to offer you a much more enjoyable stay in the future
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A hectic hotel with a club, lots of people and music blaring on the 6th floor all day, Erwin is indeed centrally located in Venice with nice rooms that overlook the ocean. The rooms are comfortable and the bathrooms are nice. Everything is clean but getting breakfast was a nightmare and loud music plays from the rooftop club until about 11 PM every night.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Response from Adeyinka Adewinmbi, General Manager at Hotel Erwin Venice Beach
Responded 4 July 2024
sams19952024, thank you for your time in sharing your feedback about your stay, and we appreciate your valuable time. Truly sorry to read about your experience with our hotel Restaurant and bar, however have noted your comments. We hope there are future opportunities to better showcase the hotel in the future. Once again, thank you for your valuable time in sharing your feedback
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There are more places to choose from in the Los Angeles area.
PRICE RANGE
AU$480 - AU$679 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
erwin hotel los angeles, best western los angeles, los angeles best western
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaLos AngelesWestside / Venice
NUMBER OF ROOMS
119
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