Fodor's Expert Review Marina del Rey Marriott

Just across from the protected waters of the marina and a short jaunt to Venice, this hotel has across-the-board appeal for families, business travelers, couples, and more. Families like the heated pool and hot tub and proximity to the Venice boardwalk while business types appreciate the three floors of meeting space. While it's a chain hotel, this Marriott still strives for unique touches. Sinder, the hotel's popular lounge, hosts frequent theme days like taco nights or Sunday Fundays. Rooms have a mix of contemporary furniture and pillow-top mattresses with an avalanche of pillows. Sliding glass doors lead to balconies: open them for salty sea breezes. Ask for upper-floor rooms facing the marina for the best views.