Suggestions for Lodging near Los Angeles

BlackboardEats • July 5, 2011Menu must: go for the sweet corn ravioli!

Sanaz L. • September 16, 2023It’s a vibe! One of Bonvoy’s Design Hotels + does not disappoint. Gorgeous design, friendly staff, a relaxing aesthetic halo on it all. Delicious room service, great rooftop + Surya spa.

JW N. • March 5, 2010Love Casa Del Mar. Right on the Ocean with the best bar view of the beach and the ferris wheel at Santa Monica Pier. Great for drinks and to watch the sunset.

B.J. E. • May 19, 2016A great hotel to stay in. The Santa Monica pier is only a 10 min walk away and the food in the hotel is great. The staff is super friendly and very helpful. Hope to be back soon!

Clean Bay R. • October 8, 2012The Georgian Hotel is a "certified restaurant" of the Clean Bay Restaurant Program, helping to reduce stormwater pollution in Santa Monica Bay! Learn about or find more certified restaurants at

Bachelor10 • April 7, 2011Rooms sport Italian bathrobes and linens. Coincidentally, your girlfriend back home loves Italian threads. And gifts.

Colleen H. • September 2, 2011Rooftop bar on weekdays. Go for the magic hour. Nice rooms. Thin walls. Delicious views.

Michael M. • April 17, 2019Nice comfortable room and bed. Very clean and safe. Good location.

Tammy Q. • September 17, 2011Great place to stay. Safe, clean, great location.

Debbie S. • January 16, 2015Ask for an ocean view and make sure you head up to the rooftop bar at sunset - stunning

Golboo M. • February 28, 2020Absolutely the best place to stay in Santa Monica. Or anywhere in LA. The staff goes above and beyond to to ensure you have a great stay. The rooms are large for LA standards with very comfy beds.

W magazine • August 1, 2014The 38-room building’s Moorish-influenced Mediterranean Revival architecture is livened up by a thoughtful mishmash of antiques, art, taxidermy, patterned textiles and off-the-wall wallpaper.

MERZ • September 10, 2022Such a nice hotel, modern and updated. Beautifully designed rooms. Pet friendly. Awesome pool and hot tub area. Feels more like a 5 star hotel.

Nain O. • October 21, 2012It's a great cross & a great view on Pier of Santa Monica <3

Norman E. • October 23, 2014Splurge on the upgrade to a pool or beach view room. The view is absolutely worth it!

Katharine M. • July 29, 2012Fantastic staff, good rates, wonderful location... has free parking, free wi-fi, and mini fridge in rooms... have stayed here about 100 nights in last 18 months - it is always my top choice to stay

Frank B. C. • May 13, 2013It's not luxury or global well trained hotel. But, considering bugdet and it's location, awsome~!!! It's worth to pay extra for ocean view balcony. You can enjoy the Pacific sunset in your room!!!

Megan B. • July 12, 2014Really clean and a great location. 5 minutes from the pier, lots of great options for food/drinks around (gluten-free people, rejoice, for you will eat!), and public transit is readily available.

Jackie B. • November 7, 2011#TreatYoSelf to brunch on the beach, ocean waves from the deck & warm chai in your tummy!

ChaCha L. • November 11, 2017Access to beach, spa, ocean view rooms, excellent staff...

Sy S. • May 28, 2014Such a great welcome!!! Beautiful place, great rooms all with balcony, excellent location and a lovely hidden garden...

Bia F. • September 11, 2012The breakfast is simply amazing! Croissant, cinnamon roll, hot chocolate (nestlē!), activia, donuts, etc. avoid coming about 8:30. Really crowded and sometimes there's no available tables.

Francesca F. • August 12, 2014Best cute place in santa monica. Bikes for free and gorgeous staff! Enjoy Early morning biking and then come back for breakfast

Cole K. • February 9Not a fan, but gets the job done. I like that the train is right out front.

Михаил Ф. • June 14, 2013Хороший лонг-айленд

Meryl T. • September 22, 2011Best kept secret in Santa Monica!

Heather M. • July 23, 2013What a great place! Free parking, clean, comfortable beds, cable, and a kitchenette! Love it. Great service, too.

Diana G. • July 9, 2013love that it is right across from the pier! They even have towels they label and let you bring to the beach! Very friendly staff!