Name: Palihouse Santa Monica
Address: 1001 3rd Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90403, United States of America, 1001 3rd Street, California, CA 90403, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $355 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Hotel Palihouse Santa Monica

This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in the oceanside, road trips and skyline views – Check location 1001 3rd Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90403, United States of America – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in the oceanside, road trips and skyline views – Check location

Third Street Promenade: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

Palisades Park: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

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The property is charming and the staff is super friendly and helpful. The staff were great in accommodating our special needs with an early departure.The bed was super comfortable and we enjoyed our stay very much. Great location to walk to shops and restaurants. Lots of old features in the building have been preserved and create a unique experience.

Wendy, United States of America

All the staff was very friendly and accommodating. We loved the room and the hotel was very clean and tidy.

Elijah, United States of America

The decor and ambience was first class. Everything very tasteful and well executed

Christopher, United States of America

Pros: Outstanding location and great value for being right in the middle of Santa Monica. The room was very nicely decorated and shower pressure was great. The property itself was also very pretty, with a very cute lobby area and a beautiful courtyard.

Ari, United States of America

The design is very unique! I booked the hotel because I love the pictures shown on booking.com. Staff are very friendly and helpful. I like the bath amenities, they smell really good. Great location! Very close to the beach and downtown Santa Monica.

Zhongyi, United States of America

The large rooms and history/ambiance. It has kept its original layout and style with modern touches.

Fredrich, United States of America

The room & closet were large and spacious. I appreciated having a refrigerator with a kitchen area. The location is also terrific as I enjoyed walked in the morning.

Andrea, United States of America

Place was like a second home...but with a better thread count.

David, United States of America

It has a great style, clean and very comfortable rooms. Friendly and helpful staff

Jane, United States of America

loved the feel of the hotel and staff very friendly and helpful

Kelly, United States of America

9.1

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“The property is charming and the staff is super friendly and helpful. ”

Wendy United States of America
“All the staff was very friendly and accommodating. We loved the room and the hotel was very clean and tidy.”

Elijah United States of America
“The decor and ambience was first class. Everything very tasteful and well executed”

Christopher United States of America
“Pros: Outstanding location and great value for being right in the middle of Santa Monica. The room was very nicely decorated and shower pressure was great. ”

Ari United States of America
“The design is very unique! I booked the hotel because I love the pictures shown on booking.com. Staff are very friendly and helpful. I like the bath amenities, they smell really good. Great location! ”

Zhongyi United States of America
“The large rooms and history/ambiance. It has kept its original layout and style with modern touches.”

Fredrich United States of America
“The room & closet were large and spacious. I appreciated having a refrigerator with a kitchen area. The location is also terrific as I enjoyed walked in the morning.”

Andrea United States of America
“Place was like a second home...but with a better thread count.”

David United States of America
“It has a great style, clean and very comfortable rooms. Friendly and helpful staff”

Jane United States of America
“loved the feel of the hotel and staff very friendly and helpful”

Kelly United States of America

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. Free continental breakfast is offered during weekends in the hotel lobby.

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.

Guests of Santa Monica Palihouse can hire bicycles to explore beaches and the local area. Fax and photocopying services are also available. The on-site restaurant offers guests a full menu for breakfast and lunch.

Santa Monica Pier is 5 minutes’ drive away from this hotel. Venice Beach is 10 minutes’ drive away. Los Angeles International Airport is 15 miles away.

Santa Monica is a great choice for travelers interested in the oceanside, road trips and skyline views.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Los Angeles! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Los Angeles! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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An Inside Look at Palihouse Santa Monica

Mediterranean style hotel dating to 1927 offers unique rooms with eclectic styles, plush bedding, rainfall shower heads and fully stocked mini bars.

Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in the oceanside, road trips and skyline views – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Palisades Park
0.2 miles
Third Street Promenade
0.3 miles
Santa Monica Place
0.6 miles
Ocean Avenue
0.7 miles
Santa Monica Beach
0.8 miles
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
0.8 miles
Santa Monica Farmers Market
0.9 miles
Tongva Park
0.9 miles
Christopher Grimes Gallery
0.9 miles
Santa Monica Pier
0.9 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Santa Monica Beach White sand
Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink, Surfing, Watching the Sunset, Seashell collecting

2,250 feet

Closest Airports

Los Angeles International Airport
7.8 miles
Hollywood Burbank Airport
14.9 miles
Long Beach Airport
24.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Só close to the beach and central aérea in Santa Monica ... we got up grade to the penthouse was amazing... ”

Bruno

Australia

“Great staff! Good location! Just an amazing place to stay”

Siddharth

United Kingdom

“Fantastic Location, wonderful old building and great staff. ”

Michael

Ireland

8.3

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Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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Until 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Palihouse Santa Monica accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

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- Individual guest names are required for group bookings.

- The hire fee for bicycles is USD 25.00 per day.

- For bookings of groups of 5 or more, Palihouse Santa Monica requires full payment at the time of booking. Group bookings are nonrefundable. Individual guest names are required for group bookings.

Please note: A per night hold is placed on guest’s card for incidentals. Any unused amount is released at check-out. Please contact property for details.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“The property is charming and the staff is super friendly and helpful. The staff were great in accommodating our special needs with an early departure.The bed was super comfortable and we enjoyed our stay very much. Great location to walk to shops and restaurants. Lots of old features in the building have been preserved and create a unique experience.”

Wendy

United States of America

“Pros: Outstanding location and great value for being right in the middle of Santa Monica. The room was very nicely decorated and shower pressure was great. The property itself was also very pretty, with a very cute lobby area and a beautiful courtyard.”

Ari

“The design is very unique! I booked the hotel because I love the pictures shown on booking.com. Staff are very friendly and helpful. I like the bath amenities, they smell really good. Great location! Very close to the beach and downtown Santa Monica.”

Zhongyi

“The room & closet were large and spacious. I appreciated having a refrigerator with a kitchen area. The location is also terrific as I enjoyed walked in the morning.”

Andrea

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Reviewed: April 15, 2019

Ian
United Kingdom
Age group: 45 – 54
5.0

“Disappointed won’t go again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Classic Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No facilities, gym pool not even a bar. We were charged for tea - pretty average for such an Expensive hotel.
Staff, nice complimentary cookies.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 14, 2019

Pip
New Zealand
4.2

“Disappointing. They have over sold the property. Although spacious the bathroom was incredibly small”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathroom was absolutely tiny with a shower curtain and shower over the bath. Basin tiny. Very cramped. Although funky, everything was worn. Staff weren’t enthusiastic. Very disappointing compared to the photographs of the property

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 26, 2019

Wendy
United States of America

50 helpful votes
9.2

“Charming Gem of a hotel in Santa Monica”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The overnight parking was very expensive, the location is close enough to walk around. Don't bring a car and use a ride service. I missed not having a refrigerator, in my room, to keep my water cold. Other rooms might have had them.
The property is charming and the staff is super friendly and helpful. The staff were great in accommodating our special needs with an early departure.The bed was super comfortable and we enjoyed our stay very much. Great location to walk to shops and restaurants. Lots of old features in the building have been preserved and create a unique experience.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 13, 2019

Sarah
Canada
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Studio
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Location, very cool vibe

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: January 6, 2019

Elijah
United States of America
10

“Such a unique place to stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All the staff was very friendly and accommodating. We loved the room and the hotel was very clean and tidy.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: December 19, 2018

Christopher
United States of America
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The decor and ambience was first class. Everything very tasteful and well executed

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 30, 2018

Raymond
Isle of Man
8.8

“Excellent”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Although appreciate limited space a pool would have been good also bed was a little on the small side
Loved the hotel absolutely beautiful

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 30, 2018

Vivian
United Kingdom
6.7

“Good place for overnight stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 3 nights
Lack of comfortable outside chairs
Friendly staff

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 18, 2018

Ari
United States of America

4 helpful votes
10

“Great Boutique Hotel in Santa Monica”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Cons: Room could have used a bit more light but otherwise our stay was great.
Pros: Outstanding location and great value for being right in the middle of Santa Monica. The room was very nicely decorated and shower pressure was great. The property itself was also very pretty, with a very cute lobby area and a beautiful courtyard.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 12, 2018

Siddharth
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great staff! Good location! Just an amazing place to stay

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 9, 2018

Melvin
United Kingdom
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Glad I didn’t pay full price. Manager said he would resolve the issues we raised - safe not working etc. Tried charging for minibar then said it was previous occupants usage. Go somewhere else unless a big discounted price
A little bit quirky.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 1, 2018

Chrys
Greece
10

“Welcoming Palihouse”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Classic King Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful premises with gorgeous welcoming staff. Special thanks to Caleb for his attention and the girls at the front desk. Eddie for the jet lag coffee! This place has a soul and that is my kind of place. See you soon again.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 31, 2018

Michael
Ireland
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some very small inconveniences you would expect from such an old buildings
Fantastic Location, wonderful old building and great staff.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 7, 2018

Sareeta
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Classy and warm neighbourhood hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
In-room amenities could be better. No safe, no coffee making facilities, $13 for a bottle of water!! Also, the bathroom window looked right onto the street, so had to pull the blind down to maintain modesty - but it was a blackout blind in an already dark bathroom (weak bathroom light)! But those are only minor quibbles.
Lovely vibe to this neighbourhood restauarnt only a stone's throw from the shorefront. Staff friendly & helpful. This place is well worth a stay, and Santa Monica is gorgeous!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 6, 2018

Anonymous
China
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Studio
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Like the decoration style. The staff is really helpful and attentive. Especially one of the servers who wears glasses smiles nicely all the time. Would love to come back again.

Stayed in October 2018

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	King Studio 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking With free Wi-Fi and a full kitchen, this spacious suite features a flat-screen cable TV and a sitting area with a work desk. It includes a minibar, ironing facilities, a safe, plush bathrobes and a hairdryer. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Kitchen • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Laptop safe • Sofa • Hardwood or parquet floors • Dining area • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Oven • Stovetop • Toaster • Coffee machine Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 45 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	One-Bedroom Suite 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking With free Wi-Fi and a full kitchen, this spacious suite features a flat-screen cable TV and a sitting area with a work desk. It includes a minibar, ironing facilities, a safe, plush bathrobes and a hairdryer. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Kitchen • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Laptop safe • Sofa • Tile/Marble floor • Hardwood or parquet floors • Dining area • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Oven • Stovetop • Toaster • Coffee machine Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 45 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Classic Queen Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking With free Wi-Fi, this room includes a flat-screen cable TV, a work desk, a sitting area, a minibar, ironing facilities, guest bathrobes and a hairdryer. Please note: Classic Rooms do not have kitchens or a water boiler. Room Facilities: • Shower • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wardrobe or closet Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 45 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Queen Studio 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Parking Featuring free Wi-Fi and a full kitchen, this spacious studio has a flat-screen cable TV and a sitting area with a work desk. The studio includes a minibar, ironing facilities, a safe, plush bathrobes and a hairdryer. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Kitchenette • Bathrobe • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Cable channels • Carpeted • Laptop safe • Sofa • Tile/Marble floor • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Wardrobe or closet • Oven • Stovetop • Toaster • Coffee machine Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 45 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in the oceanside, road trips and skyline views – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of Palihouse Santa Monica Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

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