Resort Description
Casually elegant hotel set on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean – This grande dame property dating from the Roaring Twenties redefines luxury and welcomes discriminating guests, including celebrities, seeking privacy and pampering. Its 6-story main building, 10-story tower, and numerous bungalows are surrounded by lush manicured gardens. Santa Monica blends an exhilarating urban environment with an easy-going beach community.
Casually elegant hotel set on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean – This grande dame property dating from the Roaring Twenties redefines luxury and welcomes discriminating guests, including celebrities, seeking privacy and pampering. Its 6-story main building, 10-story tower, and numerous bungalows are surrounded by lush manicured gardens. Santa Monica blends an exhilarating urban environment with an easy-going beach community.
Accommodations: The rooms, suites, and bungalows all offer cable television, a refreshment center, a clock radio, an in-room safe, bathrobes, an iron and an ironing board, a hairdryer, and twice daily housekeeping services. TIP: Accommodations in the Palisades Wing are generally larger than those in the Ocean Tower. Take in an ocean, coastal, city, or garden view, and dream peacefully on a king-size, double, or sofa bed. Many guest quarters have a balcony or patio. The bungalow suites, built between 1920 and 1946, are surrounded by lush tropical gardens, and some have a private sauna. NOTE: Bungalows 152, 153, and 156, being near the hotel's rear entrance, are less private than the others. Ask about getting an extra bed, a microwave, and a mini-refrigerator. You can expedite your departure by verifying your account and checking out via the in-room television.
Dining & Entertainment: Using the freshest regional ingredients and culinary techniques from around the world, the chefs at The Grill prepare the latest in California continental cuisine. Watch the excitement in the open kitchen or dine alfresco on the patio. The casually elegant restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Relax with a mixed drink, premium pour, beer, or glass of wine at the intimate Koi Pond Lounge, overlooking a koi pond and waterfall. Its nightly cocktail and hors d'oeuvres hour features a jazz pianist. For breakfast on the run, a mid-day pick-me-up, a romantic dinner for 2, or a midnight snack, in-room dining services deliver 24 hours.
Recreation: The water in the outdoor heated swimming pools shimmers in the California sunlight. Relax in a lounge chair on the sun deck or in the whirlpool. The fitness center has such equipment as stairclimbers, stationary bikes, treadmills, and free weights. After your workout, visit the steam room or sauna. The day spa rejuvenates with shiatsu, Swedish, and deep tissue massages. You have access to the nearby Santa Monica State Beach and can easily walk to the Third Street Promenade, known for its restaurants, entertainment, and shops. There are also golf courses in the area.
Facilities Description
214 Rooms 56 Suites 32 Villas~Concierge~Room Service~ Restaurant(s)~ Pool - Outdoor~Spa~Health Club
