Viceroy Santa Monica

Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Dining Cabana
Ocean View Room
Cast Restaurant
Cameo Bar
Library
Cameo Bar
Dining Cabana
Ocean View Room
Cast Restaurant
Cameo Bar
Library
Cameo Bar

The hotel

We’re suckers for unassuming packages that reveal treasures within, and this luxurious Santa Monica hotel, just a block’s walk from the Pacific, is a perfect example. It’s simple exterior and minimal signage give nothing away, but step beyond its bright green hedgerows and you’ll find a quietly confident and upscale oasis that positively oozes sophistication. From the modern elegance of its rooms and suites via the library (finished in shades of lemon and dark wood) to private dining cabanas, two heated pools and the Cast Restaurant and Lounge, serving healthy, flavourful cuisine that comes with a side order of sustainability, you just know you’re in excellent hands from the moment you check in.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Babysitting service
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Close to Beach
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Centrally located in Santa Monica, steps from the Pacific Ocean.

Hotel information

162 rooms on 8 floors. Viceroy Rooms with air-conditioning, cable TV with pay-per-view films, iHome and DVD/CD player, telephone, high-speed WiFi*, mini bar, tea/coffee maker, alarm clock radio, safe, bathrobes, hairdryer, iron and board. City View Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people. Double/double beds on a request basis only.

Ocean View Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Cast Restaurant (Modern American cuisine). Cast Lounge. 2 outdoor swimming pools, poolside cabanas*, 24-hour fitness centre, in-room and poolside spa treatments*. Library with backgammon table. WiFi*. Gift shop. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. 24-hour room service*.

This hotel has a resort fee of $15 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - Welcome glass of Champagne upon arrival - Morning selection of coffees and teas - 10% discount in the restaurant - Newspapers available upon request - Complimentary Internet access - Computers available for guest use in the library - Seasonal Wellness programs including: Fitness classes, 24-hour fitness centre with free weight and the latest cardio equipment, running and cycling routes with complimentary bottled water - Seasonal entertainment programmes - Seasonal pool offerings. 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

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1125)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not Worth the Cost

May 16, 2019 misstynee Richmond, California

Visited Santa Monica for a friend’s birthday. Because it was her celebration she decided on the hotel. We booked it via Hotline and it was $850 for two nights, so I can only imagine what it costs normally. My flight was scheduled to get in very late and my friend left my name on the reservation as she knew she’d probably be asleep. Issue #1:… Read more
Visited Santa Monica for a friend’s birthday. Because it was her celebration she decided on the hotel. We booked it via Hotline and it was $850 for two nights, so I can only imagine what it costs normally. My flight was scheduled to get in very late and my friend left my name on the reservation as she knew she’d probably be asleep. Issue #1: The front desk employee never added me. My friend was sound asleep when I arrived. Security refused to let me up. Luckily I had the Hotwire information and had them add my name. After a one hour standoff I was let up with a glass of champagne. The hotel’s apology? Four drink tickets. Issue #2: If you’re 4 stars or more and commanding a price as much as the Viceroy I expect your food to be excellent. One morning’s order of pancakes and sausage and an order of a cocktail and an appetizer later that day cost me well over $70 and it was very mediocre to say the least. Overall I just didn’t find this hotel worth the cost. You’re essentially paying for the location - which is within walking distance of the beach and many attractions - but I’ve experienced much better service, decor, amenities and food at something as midway as a Hyatt. Next time I’ll just Airbnb. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Seamless

May 7, 2019 Go58490651589

Beautiful hotel to stay in from check-in (complimentary drink) to check-out (rushing to check me out assist me into the taxi). Excellence service from the bar, restaurant and concierge. Comfortable, cozy and charming place to stay.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating In a good location and clean.

May 6, 2019 briemt

The beds were very uncomfortable and the pool area did not get much sun, and the breakfast was not very good BUT location was good, everything was clean... They had bikes to use which was nice and BJ the Bellhop was amazing. So nice, so friendly and so helpful.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Well located and comfortable sleep

May 2, 2019 essexkittycat London, United Kingdom

We booked this hotel and I got a vast chunk of money off this hotel by using my free night from hotels.com which was very handy. In the end we only paid £243.74 for a night which sounds a lot but given the area it was reasonable. We arrived at the hotel and used the valet parking as we needed to go to the airport the next day and couldn't be… Read more
We booked this hotel and I got a vast chunk of money off this hotel by using my free night from hotels.com which was very handy. In the end we only paid £243.74 for a night which sounds a lot but given the area it was reasonable. We arrived at the hotel and used the valet parking as we needed to go to the airport the next day and couldn't be bothered lugging our cases down the road for a cheaper multi story for one night. The room unfortunately wasn't ready for us to check in but as it was late they gave us $50 drink tokens as an apology which we used and kept us busy. The big sad point for me was that the pools were being maintained and couldn't be used which they didn't declare on the website. I wasn't happy as we wanted one last sit by the pool before being on a plane for 10 hours. I did mention this on check out so they didn't charge a resort fee which is just as well really. Still, I would have booked somewhere else had I known. The room itself was facing the pool and was quiet. It was fairly small but very comfortable. The hotel was a short walk from the beach and shops and restaurants. It was nice but I dont think for me it would be worth paying full price for. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location and a relaxing place to stay.

May 1, 2019 Lulu144

Very enjoyable stay in the Viceroy Santa Monica, rooms are comfortable, pool area very nice, food and beverage all of high standard. Great happy hour too! It’s a small hotel with a great relaxing atmosphere- fantastic place to unwind after exploring busy Santa Monica . Location is great- convenient and central. Staff friendly and efficient! Great… Read more
Very enjoyable stay in the Viceroy Santa Monica, rooms are comfortable, pool area very nice, food and beverage all of high standard. Great happy hour too! It’s a small hotel with a great relaxing atmosphere- fantastic place to unwind after exploring busy Santa Monica . Location is great- convenient and central. Staff friendly and efficient! Great value for money. I highly recommend this hotel. Read less