The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey located on the cusp of Los Angeles is less than five miles from Los Angeles International Airport. Enjoy the warmth of the waterfront at Los Angeles' coastal gateway, connecting the tranquil Pacific with the energetic city. The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey is Los Angeles’ only AAA Five Diamond waterfront luxury hotel and is elegantly situated on one of the largest man-made recreational marinas in the world. The hotel is close to Venice Beach, Malibu and Santa Monica, allowing visitors easy access to numerous desirable attractions.<br><br>Enjoy Michelin recommended Jer-ne restaurant/bar, an eco-friendly pool and whirlpool, two tennis courts, a basketball court, and bicycles for rent.<br><br>The hotel has 304 guestrooms and suites which feature a lavish Egyptian cotton duvet, bedding hand-crafted in Northern Italy and an abundance of down pillows to complete the Ritz-Carlton sleep experience. All rooms are technologically enhanced with DVD players, LCD or plasma screen TVs, and iHome alarm clock docking stations. <P>All Ritz-Carlton Hotels and Resorts in the USA and Canada have a smoke-free policy that applies to guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, public space and associate work areas. To accommodate the needs of smoking guests, hotels will have designated smoking areas outside of the property.