Location, location! Rooms were bright and clean, like having an apartment for the week! Can't beat it for ocean front and boardwalk access.

Drop off and parking. You can park in the lot right next to hotel, but it's $45 a night. Otherwise expect to park a 5 minute walk (at least) to nearest lot for $20 a night. Drop off was a small hassle, entry door is in the front of the building facing the beach. The elevator is small, and a little difficult to maneuver luggage, but it's manageable.

The location is, of course, perfect. Mr. Paul at the reception was incredibly kind and helpful, greeting us warmly and patiently answering all our questions. All the hotel staff we interacted with were super nice and accommodating. The hotel provides beach towels and even some beach toys for the kids, which we borrowed and found very convenient. The rooftop is amazing, having a BBQ there for 8 people was one of the highlights of our trip, offering stunning views. The laundry facilities (a washing machine and dryer) are very useful, but be sure to bring plenty of quarters and your own detergent. Parking next to the hotel is very convenient, and the attendants are extra nice, they even offer a discount for multiple-night stays. However, you might find cheaper parking nearby. We visited in December, and while the hotel has no air conditioning, we can't comment on how comfortable it might be during the summer months. Overall, we had a great stay and would highly recommend the hotel for its fantastic staff, location, and amenities.

Perfect location at the very beach, which means that there is a lot of fresh air from the ocean. We park our auto in the nearby safe garage. Personnel was supportive. Santa Monica Pier and beautiful downtown were at the walking distance. There are some really interesting restaurants and cafés close to the hotel. Although the hotel (esp. corridors and elevator) are a bit shabby, we enjoyed our time in the hotel. We would recommend it to everyone.

Reception is strangely small and looks miserable. There is no any possibility to spend at least a part of your time in the hotel, although that was not a problem to us, since our stay was extremely short.

The location is very beautiful. The view and the terrace are wonderful. The staff is polite and helpful.

The sound insulation is very poor. We could hear all the noises from the people on the lower and upper floors. The sounds of people passing by outside could be heard throughout the night. Homeless individuals and musicians create noise outside until the morning. If you are traveling with children or infants, or if you are sensitive to noise, this may not be the right place for you.

It was my 2nd stay. Beautiful location. Spacious room. Fantastic rooftop.

When i checked in on the 14th at around 11am i think, , greeted by a male staff. Really cool guy. Checked out at 11am, 15th oct. Attended by a female staff. Didnt even ask me hw was my stay. Ok fine no issues. Store my bags,came bk at 545pm to collect, a difrent female staff was at the front desk. I asked if i cud use the restroom real quick. " im sorry the restroom is right behind you but i cant let you use it . I just cant..." Management orders? Or.... Zero tolerance. Poor P.R skills.

What a great location on the beach! Was raining when we arrived from the UK so it was great that there were LOADS of bars and restaurants within a minutes walk. And used to the rain being from the UK but hadn't taken brollies doh. Lovely walk next day along the beach path to Santa Monica Pier. Roof top area was fantastic! Met some people there and it was a great place to see the sunset, natter and share wine! Deffo stay again. Just hope the WiFi can be better on higher floors. But not a major problem.

Needed to go down one floor to get WiFi. Would be good if it worked higher up. But not a huge problem

The place was cute and the location was great. The bed was really comfortable.

No parking for the hotel. Had to pay $50 a night for the lot next store. There are a lot of steps to enter the building. The elevator is really old so it looks pretty cool, but it’s tiny and we were a little uneasy riding it. We were on the 3rd floor though and our luggage was heavy so we rode it. Also, the only bathroom is located in the room so if you have anyone staying on the couch they have to walk through the bedroom to use the bathroom.

The location is perfect - right on the beach. The suites are very clean and comfortable. We loved the rooftop deck.

The rooms are super nice, but the hallways are outdated and could use some sprucing up. Also, the staff wasn't there when we checked in. We had to call and find someone from their other property to come over. It took quite a while and was a hassle for parking, etc. At 4:00, check-in time, it seems someone should be on site.

Amazing location and rooftop terrasse! Simple, clean, helpful staff, super comfy bed, kitchenette was sufficient for us (we mainly used for breakfast and coffee). There is no AC, so kept at least one window open…. A bit of street noise, but nothing that disturbed us nor kept us up at night.

Not much really. For a stay right on the beach in LA, it felt worth the price.

The location is sensational! A few steps from the front door and you’re on the beach. The rooftop is very cool too although it was way too windy for us to enjoy. The staff are so lovely and helpful and it was really easy to check in.

This is an older style property so if you need to use the lift and you’re claustrophobic then probably not for you! It is also not very soundproof, you can hear people walking around in their rooms upstairs. We only stayed a night so wasn’t an issue for us.