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The 3 Best Design Hotels in Santa Monica, USA

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Hotel Carmel Santa Monica is located 8 minutes’ walk from Santa Monica Pier. All guest rooms include a flat-screen cable TV and a Keurig Coffee machine that comes with coffee and Tea.

Featuring Mission furniture and Spanish inspired décor, all rooms at Hotel Carmel Santa Monica are air-conditioned. Each en suite room is equipped with a desk and WiFi.

Location is superb Reception services Housekeeping is amazing The staff is friendly, gentle, professional and helpful. We felt at home for 1 week. Complimentary coffees and water.

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7.1
Good
1,166 reviews
Price from
$284.90
per night

The largest all purpose-built hostel in the United States with affordable dormitory accommodation, HI Los Angeles - Santa Monica Hostel presents itself as your perfect headquarters for seeing all that the Los Angeles area has to offer.

Everything is clean, friendly people

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8.6
Excellent
4,459 reviews
Price from
$41
per night

Located across from Santa Monica Beach and the famous Santa Monica Pier, this hotel features a heated salt water pool, a lobby restaurant, and guest rooms with free Wi-Fi.

Beach towels and bathrobes are provided in each guest room at The Pierside Santa Monica. A flat-screen cable TV, an in-room coffee machine, and a work desk are included. Select rooms have a view of the Pacific Ocean.

Comfortable and relaxing, loved that it was walking distance to the Santa Monica pier Staff was exceptional

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8
Very Good
679 reviews
Price from
$260.10
per night

Our mission at The Georgian is to create an internationally renowned luxury hospitality experience where global culture intersects with California creativity and lifestyle where the finest in art, music, design, and cuisine are entwined with exceptional service and rich history. Where every stay is unforgettably unique and filled with a curious charm.

Beautifully decorated, comfortable and friendly staff.

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9
Wonderful
55 reviews
Price from
$499
per night

Offering beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Pier, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of the beach. Bicycle rentals and free Wi-Fi are available.

The decorative rooms of the Ocean View Hotel are equipped with cable TV, a coffee maker and ironing facilities. Deluxe rooms feature a private balcony and a mini-refrigerator.

I like the location and the staff

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8.1
Very Good
744 reviews
Price from
$245
per night

Just a 6-minute walk from Santa Monica Pier, this California hotel provides each room with a private balcony. Sight-seeing tours are available.

An outdoor heated pool with hot tub are available at Shore Hotel Santa Monica. A state-of-the-art gym is open 24-hours along with the business center. This eco-friendly LEED-certified property offers electric car charging stations.

The sea view from the room was beautiful. It was close to the sea and I could walk there.

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8.4
Very Good
1,097 reviews
Price from
$305
per night

This ideally situated all-suite hotel is a 10-minute walk from Santa Monica State Beach Park. It features an outdoor heated pool and spacious suites with a fully equipped kitchen.

Accommodations at Cal Mar Hotel Suites include cable TV along with a living room with a sofa bed. The traditionally decorated suites also provide a dining area and ceiling fans.

We love staying here and would recommend it.

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7.6
Good
602 reviews
Price from
$219
per night

Located in the heart of Santa Monica, this eco-friendly hotel offers air-conditioned guest rooms and a heated outdoor pool with poolside cabanas. The Santa Monica Pier is 15 minutes' walk from the property.

Staff and Hugo the concierge very kind. The room was very clean. The pool and the gym super! Breakfast was great: hot choccolate and croissant top. You will be never fell alone. The staff helps you and suggests you what to do. Thank you for kindness. It was a great experience!

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7.5
Good
410 reviews
Price from
$245.18
per night

This boutique California hotel is on the beach and is one-half mile from the Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. It offers free WiFi, a Spanish courtyard and Rock 'n Roll and classic California-themed rooms with surfboard headboards.

Staff were really friendly and welcoming. Went out of their way to make our stay relaxing

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7.2
Good
933 reviews
Price from
$239
per night

Located 7 minutes’ walk away from Santa Monica’s 3rd Street Promenade, this boutique Mediterranean-style hotel features a 24-hour multilingual reception and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi.

A 40-inch flat-screen cable TV, work desk, a seating area, guest bathrobes and ironing facilities are provided in each guest room at Palihouse Santa Monica. If desired, guests can book a spacious studio or suite with a fully equipped kitchen.

Loved the location and the decor, plus the staff was amazing.

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8.3
Very Good
413 reviews
Price from
$310
per night

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These hotels offer something unique in terms of design and are usually set in a trendy, urban part of town. Blending high standards with a homey vibe, boutique hotels are more intimate than your average hotel.
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