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Reviews of The Kinney - Venice Beach This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

737 Washington Boulevard, Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA 90292, United States of America

#88 of 384 hotels in Los Angeles

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1113 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you’re looking for proper stay - that’s an option for you. Little things matter, and Kinney knows how to deal with them.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Overall great time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Replacing key cards every day

    Location/vibe

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was unclear how to operate the thermostat.

    I greatly appreciated being able to check in early.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    9.0
    A great spot with friendly staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would be nice if there was breakfast

    It was stylish & comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice room, good service!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    9.0
    Best convenient option in Venice, friendly staff and super comfortable rooms!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I highly recommend it. Good value, very tidy, clean and super comfortable (the beds are amazing).

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The location, the vibe and the beds were sooo comfortable. The pingping terrace was gorgeous too

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    8.0
    Good stay overall. Next time I would book closer to Venice beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is far from Venice Beach.

    Very nice decor and cosy

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    8.0
    Great Venice location with amenities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shower was low power but that's typical of CA. It was hard to find the light switches in the room!

    Very large and comfortable room, lots of facilities that I didn't have time to enjoy like pool, loungers, bar etc. Very central for Venice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pull-out sofa bed was outdated, not really comfortable, with squeaky sounds Sometimes a strange odour in the room, probably from the carpet - if they would change these, it would be great stay

    The staff was great, I liked the amenities (pool, jacuzzi) terrace with the fireplace, bikes for rent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slight bit of musty smell in room. Dehumidifyer would be good.

    Design of hotel and affordability

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2024

    8.0
    Affordable location with updated rooms and nice shared amenities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    City room view is along a busy street and older windows damped some of the noise but not all. However, we didn’t have too much trouble sleeping even with the traffic noise. Recommend a view facing inside the building if you want a quieter stay. Little further walk from Venice beach if you don’t mind walking 20-30mins.

    Loved the updated rooms and amenities. Very relaxing to spend time on the Hammocks or in the pool/jacuzzi.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    7.0
    Convenient location and walking distance to cool bars and restos.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A little disappointed that the external mural in the picture on booking.com has been painted over. It's no biggy but it makes the hotel seem pretty nondescript from the outside

    Perfectly sized double queen room for two friends travelling together and convenient location to LAX and shopping/eating/cocktails along Abbot Kinney.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    8.0
    Would stay again. Nice place let down by average checkin and service, plus vagrancy outside
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Checkin staff a bit cold, not helpful. Robotic. Area is a a bit rough, full of camping vagrants, etc, but that's LA today.

    Cool, quirky boutique hotel. Nice rooms, lots of space, good AC and TV, solid bedding and wifi

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Adjacent homeless camps. Though this being LA there is not much the hotel can do about this.

    Nicely appointed rooms. We stayed in a suite. Interesting art in the halls and rooms.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some staff very nice, some not so customer minded, but still helpful. Shower had close to no pressure, that could probably be fixed.

    Great location! Good big room,, sliding doors could make it into 2 rooms which was great. Microwave in lounge area was handy when having to get hot water for formula bottles for our baby.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    8.0
    Convenient stay close to a friend in the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I'd like to have more control over fresh air in the place. It sometimes smells a little musty or mildewy here.

    The rooms are comfortable, and I like that there's a pullout couch, so that when my friend and I stay, we each have our own 'space'.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    7.0
    Great value for money, comfy bed and good area
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I didnt like that the price didnt include tax to begin with, with all the costs combined I found it just a little expensive, though LA is pricey so it's not too bad. The carper and couch in the room seemed quite old and dirty, I wouldn't step on the floor without slippers. It would be good to give them a deep clean. The walls seemed quite thin, though I didn't have loud neighbours so it didn't bother my sleep. Other than that it was good!

    The room is very spacious and the bed is very very comfortable and I slept very well at this hotel! The staff were lovely and there was fresh coffee downstairs every morning. There's a pool, a gym and dressing gowns, so it was comfortable to stay there! The bathroom was a bit old, but clean and comfortable. The area is ok, Abbott Kinney is street and the beach are close by but still a little walk away. Overall great value for money!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    7.0
    Was a good experience… the customer service was amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with City View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Overall a great experience, would definitely come back

    There are mini refrigerators in room but No microwaves available unless you go down stairs which is an inconvenience

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was really friendly and we enjoyed our quiet room a lot. Great location to experience Venice Beach.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with City View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds were super comfy. Within walking distance to Venice Beach. A great little hotel room.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    8.0
    Fun stay close to all the Venice attractions
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with City View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms were a little bit noisy but not a deal breaker. The other guests weren’t loud

    Decor, spa pool, table tennis and the location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    7.0
    Good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kind of far from conveniences.

    Clean

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    8.0
    Spacious urban getaway in Venice Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Security. I really didn’t like that it wasn’t possible to deadbolt the door. There was actually a deadbolt, but the mechanism to “lock” it in place wasn’t lined up properly, which made it impossible to lock. For that reason, I didn’t feel comfortable because it seemed so flimsy. Especially since there was a second entrance that wasn’t monitored most of the time.

    The location of this property was great. So close to Abbott Kinney and its stores and restaurants. During the day I could walk there and a night was a quick and easy Uber ride if I wanted to go out to dinner. The neighbourhood was also really nice by the water (beach and canals). As usual for LA, lots of random type characters lingering about in Venice beach, but overall a good area to stay. This room was huge! Basically the size of a one-bedroom apartment. It was pretty much a suite and I really liked that there was a separate living room & bedroom area. I travelled solo, but so much space for a family or couple. I also liked the mid-century modern design of the room. It was a nice touch and really fit in well with the vibe of the area. Made it feel kind of boho-chic.

    Stayed in January 2024

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