L.A. is Magic
Delta Sky Magazine, February 2012
"The staff made the visit. I travel often, and every person we encountered was friendly, helpful, and hospitable beyond expectations. I would stay at this hotel again for the attitude and warmness of the staff alone."
- A. Gallagher
"The Erwin is my favorite hotel in Southern California. I have never felt more welcome at any establishment. The international staff at the Erwin truly understands the meaning of hospitality. Service is beyond excellent and is always delivered with a positive attitude. I have recommended the Erwin to many friends... Next time you are in L.A, stay at the Erwin."
- W. Mangan
"Remarkably friendly staff made it a pleasure to stay. We were offered a room upgrade and this proved to be very good as we had an ocean view - great location, helpful staff, comfortable. Nothing jarred."
- J. Nelson
"I loved the ambiance of this hotel, as it really gives people who want something different a place to stay. The skate decor was interesting and actually grabs you attention and is a refreshing change from the standard hotel faire, and the Dogtown Sweet was just that, Sweet. Service was spot on and friendly. I would for sure stay again…"
- A. Rodgers
"We were pleased with the decor of the hotel and rooms. Especially noted is the hallway ceiling on the 6th floor (where we upgraded) - the daylight created a cheeriness that was enhanced by the colors and the artwork, creating a very lively, yet warm feeling..."
- B. Cohen
"We would definitely come back. With the exception of the confusion about the booking, the hotel and room were excellent. The bed was extremely comfortable, we loved the in-room coffee, the hotel was quiet, and we loved the rooftop lounge, especially the heaters and the blankets placed around..."
- C. St-Amour
"We stayed in the same ocean view room as usual and found all the upgrades in terms of style, TV, and wireless internet to be very nice."
- D. Levy
"Valet was great went over board. Love your packages was said that the suite were book as I arranged for in room spa services (SPA CONNECTION was amazing please keep using them) for a surprise."
- L. Crow
"I have been staying at your hotel for over 14 years. I keep returning because your standards meet my requirements. Your staff is very efficient and the surroundings appealing... I will always return to the Erwin."
- J. Gers
"Cannot say enough about the friendliness and helpfulness of everyone on the staff – truly exceptional. Loved the room amenities from LATHER. Very classy! Thank you for a great experience. I have stayed in other hotels in the Santa Monica area, and this is hands down the best."
- A. Tumbas
"Thank you for everything! I had a fabulous time and was treated like a VIP Everything was A+++!!! You really know how to make your guests feel special!!! I will be back for sure!!!"
- K. Lynch
"Really thankful to Eugene for treating us to a bottle of wine. Also, Miguel kindly arranged to keep my friends luggage after our check-out for a few more hours, thus, giving us more time out on the beach!! Awesome place, outstanding service, affordable rates... THANK YOU FOR MAKING OUR STAY AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE!!!"
- I. Seliverstova
"My adult son and I were in town for family reasons. We stayed in separate rooms next to each other on the sixth floor. We both really liked it. The decisive factor in choosing the hotel was the locatio – ocean view – and the rooftop lounge. We loved watching the sunset! He commented several times on how nice the hotel was."
- J. Broiles
"Our visit was to celebrate our one year anniversary. The complimentary bottle of champagne was greatly appreciated and enhanced our experience at Hotel Erwin. We live in Los Angeles and will definitely recommend the Erwin to out of town guests. Thank you and see you soon!"
- A. Nahar
"The location on Venice Beach is amazing, and the improvements since our last visit September 08 made it a memorable stay. The view from High is amazing at sunset; we are hoping to come back again next year."
- J. Hincks
"Your team was beyond words; the valet men and the front desk men were AWESOME and it was a delight to stay with you."
- S. Fee
"My husband and I really liked the art in the halls and room decor. You did a really nice job. The High bar was really fun and staff was nice, great DJ."
- K. Smith
"What a GREAT place! We felt as though the entire staff was devoted to making our stay the best experience ever! It was."
- D. Winger
"Whenever we asked for something, the reply of the staff was "absolutely" and that positive attitude, in addition to eye contact, and smiles, earns this hotel the rating of EXCELLENT in my book! The service at Hotel Erwin was impeccable during our visit."
- L. Boice
"It was EXACTLY what I had wanted!! A note from the front desk with a "Happy Anniversary" bottle of wine was sent as well. Words cannot express how impressed we are with your Hotel and staff, specifically Jesse. Hotel Erwin helped us feel important and made our day even more special... THANK YOU JESSE for helping to make our anniversary unforgettable!!!"
- C. Turknette
"I just can't say enough about how great Heather was at the front desk. She was so friendly over the phone when we booked out room. We happened to be sitting up the road in the car, overwhelmed by traffic and our lack of a place to stay, and parked illegally, while we tried to find a hotel using our iPhones... very happy with Hotel Erwin. Thanks!
- J. Bauer
Our Westside, June 2011
"Imagine watching a hot pink and purple sunset go down over the Pacific Ocean as if it were your own, personal movie screen, and you've got an average evening out up High."
CBS Los Angeles, March 2011
"Great rooftop bars open twelve months a year. High, at the Hotel Erwin, overlooks the circus of the Venice Beach boardwalk, while the Downtown Standard's Rooftop Bar has the best views in the city."
GQ Magazine, September 2010
"The Scene: Like a house party on summer weekends, the scantily clad 20-somethings outnumbering the out-of-towners — it makes for great people watching." Sunset Magazine, June 2010
"Fortunately, you don’t have to fly 20 hours (travel time from Los Angeles to India) for a little bit of beach paradise. Case in point: L.A.’s Hotel Erwin" Travel & Leisure Magazine, March 2010
"There are redesigns and then there are redesigns... Meet the Hotel Erwin"
BlackBook Magazine, July 2009
"With a restaurant named Hash and a lounge called High, this overnighter is fully at home in Venice Beach... just 200 feet from the sand."
Angeleno Magazine, October 2009
"'I think it’s very beautiful,' Milka Von Rhedey said of the hotel. 'The architecture is really amazing; this morning I opened the drapes and there was the ocean.'" Los Angeles Business Journal, September 2009
"In what was previously called the Marina Pacific Hotel, the newly revamped and re‐named Hotel Erwin is becoming a colorful, urban beach hotel equipped for families and business travelers alike." USA Today, May 2009
"Despite the nationwide lodging industry downturn... that makes many industry players want to forget 2009 ever occurred, San Francisco-based Joie de Vivre Hotels has been having one of its best years." Hotel Business, September 2009
"The 3,000sqft, open-air High's overflowing with cushy couches, lounge chairs, and graciously shady umbrellas, and delivers a nearly 360-degree view of the city." Thrillist.com, June 2009
"The hotel's design reflects its iconic location, with graffiti‐inspired artwork decorating guestroom doors and photographs of graffiti, rock stars, and eclectic locals lining corridors." Hospitality Design, June 2009
"Venice Beach's new Hotel Erwin... close to the sand, uncommon lodgings for the area known more for arty transience than upscale—if hipster-appropriate—beachfront accommodations." BizBash Magazine, August 2009
"The graffiti artist’s interpretation of the hotel’s logo said 'welcome to the Erwin,' Venice Beach-style. And that’s just what it was meant to do." HotelInteractive.com, March 2009