Ace Hotel and Swim Club

I thought the drinks and food were wonderful and the staff was very accommodating. The room was fine. Overall, this place needs a ton of work. I know they are trying to be "hip" but it was just too dingy and unkempt. The cloth face "tents" on the lounge chairs were old, tattered and ripped. The wooden signage around the pool was weathered and cracked. Even the "pool toys" looked very old and worn out. The property sponsored a pool side party that went all day and into the night which made parking for guests a big pain. And the DJ had difficulty setting up his equipment so the guests were treated to LOUD speaker hissing, humming and other noises until the equipment was fixed. There are definitely nicer places in the area that are cheaper. Didn't hate my stay but nothing would draw me back to stay there again.

The rooms were funky (loved putting on the record player) Too much of a rave-vibe. Great place for a college kids, not so great for 30-40 somethings (and an absolute "avoid" for anyone older). Loud pool-parties from 12pm-2am + rooms that really aren't sound-proof, don't mix. Bartenders had that typical annoyed attitude of bar tending in a night-club, not the typical service-oriented demeanor one expects in a hotel. Food was either great or gross.

I liked the restaurant very much. I could not wait to eat there each day. Also the size of the hotel is great it is very spacious and there are various activities available. The design of the hotel and the rooms is just amazing. Also there is a laundry room with coin operated machines and a gym which are both great Certain amenities were not available as described in the ads. For example the shuttle bus was not working, and the steam room was closed. Some of the staff has a tiny bit of attitude, but most of them are very nice. Also the music is very loud by the pool so it is impossible to relax because it feels like you are right next to the speaker at all times. Cleanliness gets a "fair" because there were a few long strands of hair throughout the room.

The funky BoHo sort of feeling and the far-away, on-the-beach adventure connotations. The very pet-friendy atmosphere was great. Our dog is not very people friendly, but he was well-treated at the restaurant. The price, with additional (mysterious) fees and double-talk about discounts (Booking.com proclaimed, as I recall, that the usual price of a simple double room was $300/night or more, but the front desk told me that we were getting only a 20% discount. Also the location -- far from downtown, but then downtown was not so great anyway.