Location. Huntley Santa Monica Beach, in Santa Monica, Calif., basks in the afterglow of a $15 million dollar renovation that was completed in 2005. This hotel’s nearly wraparound windows reveal sweeping Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica Beach and Malibu Mountain vistas. Palisades Park, Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Beach are a leisurely one block stroll from this property. Star gazing opportunities await just eight miles away in beautiful Beverly Hills while Hollywood creates larger than life legends 12 miles from this hotel. Guests arriving via Los Angeles International Airport are an eight mile drive from the Huntley.
Hotel Features. This luxury boutique hotel is situated along a secluded avenue in the midst of one of California’s most prestigious shopping, cultural, dining and nightlife districts. Retro elements borrowed from the 50s and 60s integrate with modern, international flair to create this hotel’s unique ambience. Four elegant meeting rooms, exhibit space, a full service business center and wireless Internet access throughout the hotel accommodate corporate travelers’ needs. Huntley Santa Monica Beach also hosts special events that range from executive gatherings to magnificent weddings. Guests appreciate use of the fitness center and enjoy amenities such as 24 hour room service, valet parking for a fee, shoe shine services and multilingual staff. For dining, the celebrated Toppers Restaurant and Lounge affords spectacular 18th floor ocean and city views and specializes in Nuevo Latino cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A central bar separates the restaurant from the cocktail lounge.

Guestroom Features. This hotel features 209 contemporary guestrooms of which 27 are suites, each with plasma televisions, wireless high speed Internet access, 2 multi line telephones, minibars and complimentary newspapers. Beds are dressed with plush, pillow top mattresses, down comforters and Matteo linens. Many accommodations offer partial Pacific Ocean views.

Expert Tip. Nearby Santa Monica Pier has an amusement park with a vintage carousel.