Huntley Santa Monica

Santa Monica, Los Angeles

The Penthouse Lounge
Ocean View Room
The Penthouse Restaurant
The Penthouse Bar
The Penthouse Lounge
Ocean View Room
The Penthouse Restaurant
The Penthouse Bar

The hotel

Retreat to this stylish hotel in a residential pocket of Santa Monica, yet just a shell's throw from the beach and Third Street Promenade. The Huntley is both classy and playful, with a modern urban design, and those little touches that make a difference — we all love a chocolate on the pillow at turndown. But perhaps the real wow factor at the hotel is The Penthouse restaurant and lounge, where both locals and guests come up to the rooftop to watch the sunset over the Ocean. With signature cocktails (and happy hour too), and bar food like cured meats and tacos, this one is definitely worth a visit.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Close to Beach
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In the centre of Santa Monica just 2 blocks from the beach and a block from Third Street Promenade. Venice, Malibu, Hollywood and Beverly Hills are a short drive away.

Hotel information

204 rooms on 17 floors in one building. All have 60-inch HDTV, complimentary WiFi, DVD/CD player, mini-bar*, hairdryer, safe, iron and ironing board, bathrobes and slippers. City View Rooms have either, 1 king, 1 queen or 2 queen beds sleeping maximum 2 adults. 

Oceanview Rooms have either 1 king-size, 1 queen-size or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

The Penthouse restaurant and lounge (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Lobby level café. 24-hour in-room dining. Fitness centre. Business centre. Gift shop. Dry-cleaning service*. 24-hour concierge service. Complimentary WiFi. Valet parking.

This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change). Exclusive room categories incur a resort fee of $28 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - High-speed WiFi throughout hotel – In-room Nespresso machine (4 capsules daily) – 2 bottles of water at turndown – Newspapers (Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Local Newspaper) – 24-hour fitness centre access with water, towels and fruit – 24-hour business centre – Domestic phone calls – Beach towels – Shoe shine service. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Dec 17, 2020 AdjL90

Our stay at the Huntley Santa Monica Beach was amazing! The valet parking assistants were extremely nice , the gentleman at the front desk was super courteous and helpful through our entire stay , the hotel management and accommodations directors are on top of it they really know how to make you feel important and special. I proposed to my… Read more
Our stay at the Huntley Santa Monica Beach was amazing! The valet parking assistants were extremely nice , the gentleman at the front desk was super courteous and helpful through our entire stay , the hotel management and accommodations directors are on top of it they really know how to make you feel important and special. I proposed to my girlfriend 12/15/20 and she accepted! Our entire stay in the signature suit was spectacular, we were in a world of our own. it was nice to forget about all the stress and anxiety of daily covid life. We had a beautiful sight through our window we could see all the way to down town LA and the Santa Monica shore line. We felt so special and important the entire stay. The guest service is super fast when you need extra soap or shampoos. The hotel was clean trendy very ritzy and most importantly followed all coved guidelines and regulations. We felt safe and very satisfied will all aspects of our stay. Thank you to all the staff and management . We will be back ! Read less
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Nov 2, 2020 DMills115401 Washington DC, District of Columbia

Santa Monica is not cheap, so just commit to the fact that you'll spend $250/night plus. As a solo traveler I want to 1) feel safe and (2) walk to restaurants/cafes etc and this hotel provided both. Hotel is two blocks from beach and the staff are super helpful. I stayed in October which I think was super quiet and as a iPrefer member I received… Read more
Santa Monica is not cheap, so just commit to the fact that you'll spend $250/night plus. As a solo traveler I want to 1) feel safe and (2) walk to restaurants/cafes etc and this hotel provided both. Hotel is two blocks from beach and the staff are super helpful. I stayed in October which I think was super quiet and as a iPrefer member I received upgrade to top floor with great views and sound of ocean at night. Note: The penthouse restaurant has moved to 2nd floor for outdoor dining. I did a walk through but did not eat there. I enjoyed the closeness to the beach, plenty of nearby restaurants to walk to, and great staff with recommendations for hiking and restaurants. Parking is pricey $55/ night so you can use nearby garage for $25/night or park on street up to 9 hours (space hit or miss). I parked and use scooters mostly except when I left Santa Monica. Enjoy! Read less
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Oct 19, 2020 38kyles San Luis Obispo, California

For the price, we expected at least a quiet room. There was a loud noise in the room every so often (hour and a half?) sounded like it had something to do with the air conditioner because at first I thought it was the loud rush of the toilet upstairs and the only other thing that could deal with water and sound like an engine taking off would be… Read more
For the price, we expected at least a quiet room. There was a loud noise in the room every so often (hour and a half?) sounded like it had something to do with the air conditioner because at first I thought it was the loud rush of the toilet upstairs and the only other thing that could deal with water and sound like an engine taking off would be the air conditioner (which was in the ceiling). The walls are not noise insulated so even a radio/TV at normal levels is clearly heard from the room next door (even a guest on his cell- and other reviews on here complain about being near the elevator- believe them because that thing is old and loud). Also must have had multiple people who knew each other on our floor- with the going back and fourth between room and doors slamming - don't expect to sleep in. The room's technology is cool and it was staged beautifully, but I'd rather flip an old fashion switch for some peace and quiet and be able to sleep in. One of 2 elevators was down - and there's a post on here from 2018 that talks about an elevator being down- 2018!!! We took the stairs when we were just going out- but used a crappy luggage caddy when it was time to leave and getting room in the elevator took half an hour (replace the carpet material on it and it would look half decent). Hotel's parking price is ridiculous ($50) but at least they'll let you leave your car for the day after check out. Staff is friendly but they could care less about following up when they asked my husband how his stay was and he said "meh". Our room was 616- no view but wasn't expecting one- it's a room to shower and sleep in. Santa Monica also has stricter covid guidelines than where we came from (San Diego) and their rooftop restaurant moved to the 2nd floor mezzanine. We had a cheaper hotel that was MUCH QUIETER at The Westin Gaslamp Quarter and wished we had stayed another night there. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lacks service and quality

Oct 5, 2020 sv28 New York City, New York

Stayed during covid and the place was a mess. Only one elevator was working for the entire hotel!! The elevator fits only 4 people and there was always a line - staff didn’t help and there was no rush to fix other elevator. The rooftop venue was closed also and they don’t hold bags for you if needed. Lastly, they charged me for valet parking when… Read more
Stayed during covid and the place was a mess. Only one elevator was working for the entire hotel!! The elevator fits only 4 people and there was always a line - staff didn’t help and there was no rush to fix other elevator. The rooftop venue was closed also and they don’t hold bags for you if needed. Lastly, they charged me for valet parking when I didn’t use it - check your bill - very dissatisfied with my stay. Read less
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Oct 2, 2020 Traveljunkiefam

This hotel was exquisite! Very modern, upscale and CLEAN! Great partial ocean view, all staff exhibited highly professional services. Beds were really comfortable with high end linens. Bathrooms were clean, floors were clean, all around this was a above expectation experience and we have pretty high expectations! Quick walk to the beach, valet… Read more
This hotel was exquisite! Very modern, upscale and CLEAN! Great partial ocean view, all staff exhibited highly professional services. Beds were really comfortable with high end linens. Bathrooms were clean, floors were clean, all around this was a above expectation experience and we have pretty high expectations! Quick walk to the beach, valet parking, you really couldn’t ask for more. Just beware ahead of time.... so your kids don’t walk in before you and crack open a $5 can of soda, the in room mini bar is not complimentary! :) Definitely would stay there again. Read less