Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Virgin rating

The hotel

With roughly 70 per cent of the rooms at this hotel being suites, it’s easy to get that VIP service in the heart of Santa Monica, and these spacious options are ideal for groups and families. A freshly designed hotel with nods to the ocean, you’re just 3 short blocks away from the famous Santa Monica pier and that sparkling blue ocean. Whatever the time of day you’ll be able to get something to satisfy your taste buds at Monica’s, a farm-to-table restaurant that also offers locally sourced wines and their very own ‘Monica’s beer’ on tap. 3rd street promenade is just minutes away so you can browse the designer shops and enjoy a range of open-air restaurants and bars, or relax by the pool with a good book – the choice is yours. 

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

Situated in the heart of Santa Monica, the hotel is 3 blocks from the ocean, between Pico Boulevard and Colorado. Distance from Los Angeles International Airport: 10 miles.

Hotel information

286 stylish rooms decorated with subtle coastal influences, all featuring air-conditioning, mini fridge, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, WiFi access*, 55-inch flat-screen TV, safe, and bathroom amenities. 

Standard rooms have either 1 king-size bed, 2 double beds, or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

City View rooms are located on higher floors, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

One Bedroom Suites have a separate living room with sofa bed, and bedroom either 1 king-size bed, 2 double beds, or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 5 adults.

City View One Bedroom Suites are the same as One Bedroom Suites, however they are located on higher floors with scenic views.

Balcony Suites have a separate living room with sofa bed, master bedroom with 1 king-size bed, and a private balcony, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Monica’s (farm-to-table restaurant, open for dinner). Monica’s Pacific Terrace (outdoor all-day dining). Monica’s Lounge.

Outdoor pool. 24-hour fitness centre. 

WiFi access*. Concierge. Room service* (temporarily unavailable). Valet parking $42 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). 

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent Service at the Hilton Santa Monica Hotel

Oct 29, 2024 Dale R

We had another wonderful stay at the Hilton Santa Monica Hotel. Our suite was amazing and the service was top notch. I would especially like to commend Tracy at the front desk for her warm, courteous, and professional service. She did an amazing job getting us checked in for our visit and picked the perfect room for us to be very comfortable… Read more
We had another wonderful stay at the Hilton Santa Monica Hotel. Our suite was amazing and the service was top notch. I would especially like to commend Tracy at the front desk for her warm, courteous, and professional service. She did an amazing job getting us checked in for our visit and picked the perfect room for us to be very comfortable throughout the visit. I would also like to thank the Front Office Manager Ajay Jadhav for his professional attentiveness to our needs and making sure that everything was satisfactory for our visit. Ajay even followed up the next day to mke sure that everything was going well. So an all around great job by the Hotel Staff and Tracy and Ajay. Highly recommended if you are thinking of staying in the Santa Monica area. Read less
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Oct 28, 2024 SanDiego001 San Diego

This was an excellent hotel! We booked three rooms for a mini family reunion. My uncle and aunt were taking their very first trip to the United States for his 70th birthday celebration, so you can imagine the pressure I felt to make sure we chose the right area & hotel. I called ahead of time to ask the manager, Ajay, if there would be chance to… Read more
This was an excellent hotel! We booked three rooms for a mini family reunion. My uncle and aunt were taking their very first trip to the United States for his 70th birthday celebration, so you can imagine the pressure I felt to make sure we chose the right area & hotel. I called ahead of time to ask the manager, Ajay, if there would be chance to possibly upgrade their room upon arrival. From the very first interaction with Ajay (and staff), to our check out, we were treated so well. You can always tell how a hotel is run by the management. Ajay was TOP notch, and he made our trip so memorable. The lobby area is beautiful to just sit and relax in and the rooms were very quiet and extremely comfortable. We had a king room that also had a sofa bed/siting area. It was really spacious, and the bed was like a big white fluffy cloud. Some of the key things that I was looking for that the Hilton provided for us: Nice rooms Easy walk to the beach (about a 7–10-minute walk to the sand) Quick walk to some great coffee shops. (We love Blue Bottle, and it was a very quick 10-minute walk. We also walked to Fig Tree for coffee in the morning in Venice along the boardwalk along the beach. Probably a 15–20-minute walk) Good options for dinner that are walkable. We had dinner at Water Grill and also over at One Pico at Shutters. Both were excellent. For Breakfast we drove 5 or 6 minutes to Tartine. We went three mornings. It was fantastic. We can't comment on Monica's at the Hilton as we didn't eat there. It looked nice though. This hotel is immediately off of the 10 freeway, so it was very convenient to get to other areas of town. (about a 20-minute drive from LAX) All in all, an excellent trip. We will absolutely return one day soon to the Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites. :) Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic Manager

Oct 26, 2024 Adventure31546516120

Hotel is great. The Manager Ajay Jadhav was extraordnarily helpful .WE had a parking issue which he resolved in seconds. Such great service at your fingertips. He is the best manager I have ever come across in all my travels. Hotel is spotless a wonderful place to stay in Santa Monica . Would highly recommend the services offered by this… Read more
Hotel is great. The Manager Ajay Jadhav was extraordnarily helpful .WE had a parking issue which he resolved in seconds. Such great service at your fingertips. He is the best manager I have ever come across in all my travels. Hotel is spotless a wonderful place to stay in Santa Monica . Would highly recommend the services offered by this hotel. KathrynM Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Thank you to Ajay Jadhav!

Oct 21, 2024 Mandi P

My mom and I have had the best help from Ajay Jadhav! Ajay personally accommodated our requests quickly and kindly! Ajay’s customer service was over and beyond expectations! My mom and I really appreciate what he did for us! Thank you Ajay Jadhav!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Exceptional Service Thanks to Ajay Jadhav

Oct 19, 2024 Mobile30965107408

During our stay at the hotel, we had the pleasure of receiving exceptional service from Ajay Jadhav, the Assistant Front Office Manager. Our room was quite noisy at night, which disrupted our rest. Even at a late hour, Ajay went above and beyond to resolve the issue. Despite the hotel being at full capacity, he managed to secure us a new room… Read more
During our stay at the hotel, we had the pleasure of receiving exceptional service from Ajay Jadhav, the Assistant Front Office Manager. Our room was quite noisy at night, which disrupted our rest. Even at a late hour, Ajay went above and beyond to resolve the issue. Despite the hotel being at full capacity, he managed to secure us a new room after making several phone calls and coordinating with various hotel staff. His dedication and determination truly made our stay much more comfortable. I highly recommend this hotel, and if you ever need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to Ajay—he will do everything possible to ensure you have a pleasant stay! Read less