Fairmont Miramar

Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Virgin rating

The hotel

Overlooking Santa Monica Beach, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is conveniently located just nine miles from the Los Angeles International Airport and just minutes from The Getty Center, Beverly Hills, West Los Angeles, Century City, Malibu and Venice Beach. Indeed, all guest rooms have been designed to have the lowest impact on the environment. Rooms are either in the Ocean Tower with spectacular views of the Pacific or in the historical Palisades wing. Nestled among tropical flowers, palm trees and tranquil waterfalls are 32 secluded garden bungalows with exquisite furnishings and French doors that open onto private patios. Fitness enthusiasts will love the outdoor splash pool, whirlpool and health club. Massage is also available for those in need of pampering or simply pull up a sun lounger and soak up the sun. For fabulous dining, look no further than the new FIG Restaurant with Chef Jason Prendergast seasonal Bistro food. The Lobby Lounge is another great place to eat and chill out. Set against the soothing Koi fishpond and waterfall featuring open-air outdoor seating, the Lobby Lounge offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails making it a great place to socialise with friends and family. Combining the charm and romanticism of a seaside cottage, with the comfort and casual style of a Baja inspired casita, The Bungalow is Santa Monica’s most distinct lounge. The Bungalow is the perfect location to enjoy an intimate evening where you can relax in an atmosphere featuring sweeping outdoor decks leading to dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean and enjoy a refreshing cocktail or small bite from the exclusive bar menu from the FIG Restaurant. Many of Southern California's attractions are just a stone's throw from the hotel, including Santa Monica Pier and its historic carousel as well as Third Street Promenade - famous for its fine restaurants, live entertainment, movie theatres, shopping, local artists' scene and a weekly farmer’s market.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

Overlooking Santa Monica Beach, 3 blocks from Third Promenade with its shops, bars and restaurants. Santa Monica Pier is 8 blocks. Transfer time from Los Angeles International Airport: 25 minutes.

Hotel information

297 rooms, suites and bungalows. Rooms offer air-conditioning, 42" flat-screen TV with pay-per-view films, safe, telephone, WiFi*, bathrobes, Keurig coffee maker, honor bar*, hairdryer, iron and board. Fairmont Ocean Tower Rooms offer a balcony with a city view and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Fairmont Palisades Rooms are located in the Historical Palisades Tower with city or garden views and 1 king size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Deluxe Rooms and Deluxe Ocean View Rooms are located in the 10-storey Ocean Tower and offer 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Premier Ocean View Rooms offer views of the Pacific Ocean from the balcony with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Palisades Suites have laidback luxury decor, with a comfortable seating area, and a city or garden view. With 1 x king-size bed or 2 x double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Signature Bungalows are located in private Miramar Garden, and come in a variety of configurations, with modern surf-inspired beach decor, soaking tub, and enhanced amenities. With 1 x king-size or 2 x double beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

FIG Restaurant (chef Jason Prendergast seasonal bistro), the Lobby Lounge with soothing koi pond. Dogtown Coffee, open for grab & go. The Bungalow bar and lounge (hip surf-style bar, with comfortable sofas and nooks across the patio). Soko (sushi pop-up). Poolside Kitchen (outdoor dining, with waterside bar). 


Heated outdoor swimming pool, spa tub, fitness centre, Exhale Mindbody Spa*. Fig Marketplace. Lloyd's Barbershop*. Glam & Go Blow Dry Bar*. WiFi*. Laundry service*. 24-hour room service*. Business centre. Babysitting services*. Valet parking $50 plus per night (payable locally, subject to change).

This hotel has a resort fee of $45 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)

Resort fee includes:- Year-round Luxury House Car use within 3 miles (5 miles for Bungalow guests) - One exhale® Fitness Class Yoga, Barre, HIIT - Daily Bike Rental* - Pool Amenities - 10% Off Spa Services at exhale® Mind Body Spa& - EV Charging Stations - Enhance Children's Amenities* - Unlimited Internet Access Priority Access to The Bungalow Santa Monica Fairmont& - FIT Golf Clubs* - Summer Miramar Beach Club Poolside Cinema. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

*Denotes local charge.

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Apr 24, 2024 jeff m

Lousy staff at front desk and restaurant. Way too expensive for what we received. I paid for 7 nights and couldn’t have been less impressed
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely stay at Fairmont Miramar!

Apr 22, 2024 akingheid

A lovely stay at the Fairmont Miramar! My family and I stayed in a Palisades Suite while in town for a wedding. We had a corner suite on the 5th floor and it was a very positive experience. While I wouldn’t characterize the suite as luxurious, the furnishings were comfortable and the service was very good. Key reasons to stay at this hotel are… Read more
A lovely stay at the Fairmont Miramar! My family and I stayed in a Palisades Suite while in town for a wedding. We had a corner suite on the 5th floor and it was a very positive experience. While I wouldn’t characterize the suite as luxurious, the furnishings were comfortable and the service was very good. Key reasons to stay at this hotel are location, spacious size of the rooms, and hotel amenities. One suggestion I would have that would elevate the room experience would be to have real cups for coffee, not paper cups. Other positives: - Dogtown coffee - great! - Lunch at the Fig and drinks/nibbles at the Lobby Lounge - Attentive, lovely staff The Fairmont Miramar has beautiful grounds and long standing history in Santa Monica. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A hotel that has seen better days

Apr 20, 2024 Globetrotter1955 Nashville, Tennessee

The hotel has definitely seen it’s better days. The common areas and the rooms would need a serious facelift to bring it up to today’s hotel standard’s. The room we checked in had plumbing issue’s so after the first night we could not take any showers, they promptly moved us to a different room though. The rooms are very small with small outdated… Read more
The hotel has definitely seen it’s better days. The common areas and the rooms would need a serious facelift to bring it up to today’s hotel standard’s. The room we checked in had plumbing issue’s so after the first night we could not take any showers, they promptly moved us to a different room though. The rooms are very small with small outdated bathrooms. The location of the hotel is very convenient and the view especially from rooms located on the high floors is the tower is great. The staff was very professional, friendly and accommodating. . Read less
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Apr 17, 2024 billsZ8661YD

We have stayed at various Fairmont Hotels around the world and this is the worst experience so far. We booked this hotel with our Expedia Gold status and had the option for a free upgrade. We understand this perk was based on availability but at check-in, the gentleman at the front desk did not even mention about this despite us having inquired… Read more
We have stayed at various Fairmont Hotels around the world and this is the worst experience so far. We booked this hotel with our Expedia Gold status and had the option for a free upgrade. We understand this perk was based on availability but at check-in, the gentleman at the front desk did not even mention about this despite us having inquired about it three days ago. We also should have a food and beverage credit added for our stay which was also not brought up at all when we checked in. The room we stayed in had dust everywhere. The hairdryer had plastic peeling off. The ceiling lamp in the washroom had rust and mold. The towel in the bathroom was damp before we even used it. The bathtub drain cover was not clean and was peeling off. We are now worried about having health issues from these unsanitary fixtures and amanites. The fan from the bathroom was also not working properly (not even sure if it was even working at all) as the mirror was still fogged up after 30 minutes of taking a short shower. This is not the standard we expected after having great stays at other Fairmont Hotels. Definitely don’t recommend the Fairmont Miramar. Pick other hotels if you can. Read less
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Apr 5, 2024 Marie S

Ryan from the Fairmont events/catering team was incredibly helpful pulling together a last-minute gathering - can't say enough positive things! Everyone had an awesome time and the venue, food, and on-the-ground support was top-notch