Amazing location, steps from the beach, and a great view of the ocean from the hotel. Santa Monica peer was just a short walk. Lots of restaurants in the area. It’s a short bike ride or a cheap Uber to the busier Venice beach. Our room was nice and modern. Very nice bathroom and shower. Everything was spotlessly clean. Keurig and pods in the room. Cable tv. Extra pillows on the bed. Beach towels included. Ample closet space to unpack our things. Bike rentals available. Front desk man was very friendly and helpful. Gave us an early check-in, as we arrived on an early flight. Held our luggage for us when we were leaving on a late flight. The area around the hotel was nice. We felt safe there. And access to the rooms and parking was gated with a swipe of the hotel room key. We felt like it was very good value compared to other nice hotels in the area. And it was in the best part of LA, the west side near the beaches.

I really can’t think of anything bad about the place. It’s not a 5 star palace, it was a very nice hotel.

Very close to beach and pier. The room was clean and had a good view of the sunset. Staff were very helpful. Also very quiet to say you are so in the busy area. Would recommend the Hotel it was excellent value.

Some outside stairs and no service for help to room. But I think they would help if you asked them. Santa Monica have a lot of homeless they need to get that sorted, you don’t fell as safe as you used too. We have been twice before.

Would say this is a 'typical' beach hotel, across from the pacific ocean beach. No nonsense room, very clean, very comfortable bed, nice shower, and good coffee maker. Small fridge contains soft drinks, a small bottle of water and wine are offered as welcome' gesture. Really generous with checkin/checkout times, could leave luggage for several hours. Nearby are over half a dozen bus stops for Santa Monica and Metro busses, making many areas of Los Angeles accessible by bus - clean and comfortable.

While right across from the beach, location is a bit toward the periphery of the 'action' in Santa Monica (e.g. restaurants). Busses, car, bikes are helpful.

The location is perfect - right opposite Santa Monica beach and only a few steps from the eateries and boutiques on Main Street. The room has everything you need, including a coffee machine, and the bed is comfy. You enter the rooms via a secure gate which meant I felt safe during my stay. Important as a solo female traveller. I checked in with Chris and he was super helpful and accommodating. It was good to be able to leave my luggage after check-out and I noticed the staff locked the office if they left it, even briefly, so it felt secure.

The price is steep for the room category, but in keeping with the rates of the area and with a better location than many others. The side rooms are a bit dark in the day so I wouldn't want to work from there, however Mud/Wtr is a co-working/cafe space nearby should the need have arisen.

Room size, Comfy Bed and Location.

A full length mirror would have been great and some utensils. Also the floor was quite squeaky - mot sure of the room downstairs were able to hear it.

Loved the location right next to the beach.

The only issue was the room was smaller than we expected

For the price (Santa Monica is ridiculously expensive!) this is always the best value hotel in my opinion. Beautiful location right opposite the beach, a 2 minute walk to the sand. Rooms are old but very comfortable, everything is super clean and coffee/tea, a decent fridge, beach bag and towels, hairdryer, toiletries all provided. Lovely staff and despite central location, very quiet.

I love everything as I know what I'm getting and going for. Anyone expecting a lobby/hotel type vibe would be disappointed. This is simple, practical. You have to get food and drink elsewhere (there's plenty of places close by). But I've paid double their charges to stay somewhere in this area that hasn't actually been as welcoming or comfortable.

Loved the location, so easy to get to everything we wanted. Bike hire is fantastic, there are also towels, chairs and umbrellas you can take to the beach. Bed was comfy and there is a small table outside the room which is nice to sit at and look at the world go by with the beautiful beach in the background.

No real cutlery or crockery - only single use (plastic or waxy paper) cups. Floor was quite dusty when we arrived, but was cleaner the next day after the room had been serviced. Quite easy to hear next door guests. Not terrible, but when you’ve been at Disneyland for 16 hours the day before and just want a sleep in, the next door kids are annoying.

10min walk to the pier, our view wasn’t too bad from the balcony. Bathroom was lovely. The room basic but adequate and comfortable.

The bed was a little too firm for my liking luckily there were lots of pillows. Unfortunately when we arrived our neighbour was intoxicated and the smell of weed was wafting from his room he had the door open and he was talking loudly and singing to himself this went on for at least 3-4 hours the walls are quite thin. We informed the front desk person to bring it to his attention when we went out but we think he approached the wrong person. The staff member was very lovely and reassuring though. Thankfully the next day or so the neighbour was quiet. But it did affect our stay.

The room was great: Very spacious room with a cute dining area and close to the beach. I would stay here again. There are 2 options for parking your car. You can park in the hotel lot for a flat fee or pay for metered parking which is super close and cheaper.

When we arrived there wasn't a staff member to check us in. They did have a sign that they would be back. But we arrived after dark and there wasn't a spot to wait, we were hanging out outside in the dark with your luggage. Didnt feel real safe with my daughter. They did arrive after 15 minutes of waiting.