Shade
1221 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA, USA
Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach
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From humble beginnings as the quintessential SoCal beachside bungalow town, Manhattan Beach has gone upscale. Expensive homes, swanky restaurants, luxury retailers, and now, a boutique hotel. Though just three blocks from the beach, Shade is about interiors; these spaces, by celebrity decorator Christopher Lowell, are designed to appeal more to this new generation of aspirational travelers than to the surfers and beach bums who once made up the bulk of Manhattan Beach’s population.
As you’d expect, then, they’re cosmopolitan, urbane, a touch minimal, and more than a touch luxurious — rooms are packed with creature comforts like goosedown duvets, flat-screen TVs (some rooms) and Lavazza espresso makers. Two-person spa tubs and private balconies are ideal for lounging, second-floor rooms come with fireplaces, and the lighting cycles through the color spectrum — call it chromatherapy, or just do-it-yourself decorating.
Shade’s owner, Michael Zislis, is a successful local restaurateur, so it’s no shock that there’s an emphasis on eating and drinking. The Zinc Lounge serves small plates and fine wines by the glass, and the Skydeck offers cocktails with a view, beside a small dipping pool. Spa services are available in-room or at the Trilogy spa next door — it’s enough to qualify as a genuine escape, in spite of the fact that you’re still in Los Angeles County, and just ten minutes from LAX.
How to get there:
Shade hotel is a 10-minute drive from Los Angeles International Airport. Parking is available for $15 USD per night.
- 38 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Lively
- 28 Guest Reviews
- Shade
- 1221 North Valley Drive
- Manhattan Beach, CA, USA
- Neighborhood: Manhattan Beach
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour room service
- ATM/bank office
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Golf nearby
- Jacuzzi
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- Offsite gym facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Restaurant
- Self service parking (charges apply)
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28 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Nancee
- Stayed March 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
I love The Shade. Love. The location is great...Manhattan Beach is a very cool town that's close to LAX. Plus it's easy to get around sprawling LA from here. The vibe at The Shade is professional but relaxed. The folks at the front desk and welcoming and eager to please. The staff in the bar/restaurant are attentive and helpful. Rooms are clean and well thought out. I love the river rock tile in the GREAT shower.
What the hotel could do better:
Absolutely nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- patricia
- Stayed November 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Stylish, ideal location and terrific service.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Stephen
- Stayed October 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
hip and cool and great location
What the hotel could do better:
Shower was a bit musty and needs to be cleaned and/or re grouted.
