Hotel Erwin, A Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

rip off

hotel is badly located.still with constructionsworks. definetely not a boutique beach hotel! too LOUD!!! technichal problems w phone/net. reception is a chaos.

It's Okay...

But I was a bit disappointed with the construction going on. We had to walk through the garage to get to the elevator. Also, we had to move the bed and plug in the clock and lamp, but the wall outlet didn't work. Not a big deal, I mean, it happens, but a hotel should be on top of these things, right? Especially if it's not a flea bag hotel.

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Maybe it was just me

Hotel Erwin is located one block off the boardwalk on Venice Beach. In trying to to sound "uppity" I will say there is a wide variety of people and lifestyle. Next door to one another you can find and almost shack coupled with a million dollar townhouse. Probably anywhere U.S.A. downtown has a variety of what you might see. The hotel is older but trying to update. The front desk told me I was lucky to have an upgrade to a suite. This meant a large living room/dining room/kitchen area which I never used. The room I did use was the bedroom which was completely filled with the bed. This is a place you will either love or hate. If I had to stay there again I would but I would not ask to go back. Another thing I found lacking was access to restaurants which I saw to be nill. The staff was wonderful and that counts right?

Under Construction

The hotel is under major construction. There are so many contractors running around, ladders, exposed wiring, paint/stain fumes and noise. Construction staff exclusively uses the elevator in the lobby and you have to trek through the underground garage to get a single, long delay elevator to your room. No bar, cafe or room service of any kind. Nice big balconies with no furniture. Old showers and tubs with leaky plumbing and hot water faucet gets so hot you burn yourself on it when turning off. Registration staff is very slow, had to wait 15 minutes to check-in. They hound you to upgrade and pay additional charges. If you're a smoker, forget it. They don't say non smoking hotel on website but tell you when you check-in. Wait until they are done and check back to see if they got their act and the property together.

Addtional charges

The rooms were adequate and the beds pretty comfortable, a big plus. The ocean front view isn't really ocean front. You can see it, but it's not like you walk out of your room and there's the sand. It cost 16.00 to park, which I think should be disclosed at time of booking or included in the hotel room cost. Their is only valet parking and pretty major construction going on throughout the hotel. The deco is mediocre I can't say I was pleased with my stay. The neighborhood/atmosphere is very poor. All the garages are under lock and key.

Outstanding Hotel

Excellent location, friendly staff, and love the rooftop balcony.

Former Best Western Marina Pacific, Now Erwin Hotel

The Hotel met our expectations with the exception of the construction currently taking place and the dirt, dust, and closure of elevators. The rooms were spotless and the staff friendly and cooperative. The Valet parking attendants were especially attentive and friendly.

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Great Service

I loved my stay at Hotel Erwin, they are located in the heart of the hustle and bustle that is Venice. The decoration of the room itself was great. The room was filled with art from the local artist and bright colors. All of the employees were extremely helpful and pleasant. The valet/parking rate was always lower than the parking in the surrounding areas. I will definatly return.

OK. Great service, right off Venice Beach, not that clean/nice.

It was acceptable in most ways. I got a good deal on my room at the last minute -- though I wouldn't stay there again! -- but if I had paid anywhere close to what they cite as their normal rate, I would have been very upset. (I was unhappily surprised by the valet parking rate.) The staff was very attentive and friendly and helpful -- really great! -- but it was almost like they were preserving the facade of an actual nice hotel. The room was OK: spacious with normal bed and necessities. But when you start looking closer... the faucets don't turn the normal ways, there's dust and trash under the furniture, the BR is tiny, there's construction down the hall, and... something caused little red dots to appear the next day on my shoulders and chest. I'm not 100% it was the hotel, but I sure don't get anything like that ever usually... and the room wasn't very clean. Again, great service, but I walked away not convinced that the location was worth it... and thinking the hostel around the corner might've been as good... and a helluva lot cheaper.

Great place to stay!

I would highly recommend this hotel!!! I am still very satisfied with the treatment I received from the staff. Most (99%) of them went above and beyond their jobs in ensure my stay was a happy one. My room was clean and comfortable with a pretty good view of the ocean. No other hotel in Venice can/could compare to the Marina Pacific!!!

Not to bad

The hotel is under renovation but they have very nice rooms for being in that condition. Venice will always be a bit weird so the area is a bit shadey but the hotel is very nice. The hotel is walkind distance to the beach. The staff was not as bad at what other people say. Some of them are pretty funny!

Not the usual "Joie De Vivre Hotel" Quality

I like to stay and recommend hotels in the California based Joie De Vivre corp. because of their consistent quality and unique properties. This hotel,one of the newest under Joie De Vivre management, fell far short of my expectations. While the room was renovated, the bathroom was not. I was unable to take a bath because of the peeling abrasive traction take on the bottom of the tub. The only towel rack was a flimsy wire contraption directly over the toilet - which is where I found the waterlogged fresh towels that housekeeping had not secured in the rack. My north side room was noisy all night from the bar just behind the hotel. Location was great for a walk along the beach or a quick walk to Abbot-Kinny street for window shopping or a meal. Staff was friendly and helpful (particularly the parking valets - they know where everything in town is.)