The Huntley Hotel
1111 Second Street, Santa Monica, CA, USA
Neighborhood: Santa Monica
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Signature suite
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Premier king
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Premier double
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Presidential dining / The penthouse
Check availability as rates may vary for dates. Best rate guaranteed.
In years past this glorious location, a block from Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade and two blocks from the beach, was wasted on one of those boring old corporate hotels — or, truth be told, the location very nearly elevated a chain hotel into something special. Now, in a new life as the Huntley, it’s aiming a bit higher — Santa Monica lacks a truly definitive hipster boutique hotel, and that’s the void the Huntley is trying to fill.
With no little success, we might add. The Penthouse restaurant and bar are pretty reliably packed, not just for the food but for the atmosphere as well — the look is upscale retro-lounge, and private cabanas (sans pool) lend restaurant and bar tables a private-party vibe. It’s the work of the local designer Thomas Shoos, the man behind several of Santa Monica’s better restaurants, and the hotel’s other public spaces (and, to some extent, the rooms) bear his mark as well.
These days, of course, a popular nightspot alone does not make a successful hotel. Fortunately the Huntley’s rooms are anything but an afterthought. Though compact, they’re comfortable and well-equipped, with the luxuries that matter: pillow-top beds, fine Italian linens, 42-inch plasma screens, and top-shelf bath products. Views of the city are none too shabby, and those of the beach and coastline are even better — book the Shoos-designed suites to make the most of the views, the space, and the extras (open soaking tubs, we’re looking at you).
How to get there:
The Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica is a 20-minute drive from Los Angeles International Airport. Valet parking is available for $30 USD per day.
- 209 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Happening
- 41 Guest Reviews
- The Huntley Hotel
- 1111 Second Street
- Santa Monica, CA, USA
- Neighborhood: Santa Monica
Hotel amenities and services
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- 24 hour room service
- ATM/bank office
- Bar
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Business center
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Golf nearby
- Lounge
- Multi-lingual staff
- No pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Shopping area nearby
- Valet parking (charges apply)
- Wake-up service
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41 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Amy
- Stayed December 2011
- Rating: Poor
What I liked:
Loved our previous stay, (in a suite) that room was completely re-done, and gorgeous. Love the location, restaurant, and lobby.
What the hotel could do better:
Update the average priced rooms. We had an ocean view king room on the 15th floor but it was tattered, to say the least. Carpet dirty, paint chipping, old toilet that barely flushed, and lights you always hit your head on over the sink. Needs some serious attention..
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- Jeri
- Stayed December 2011
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Staff was friendly. Rooftop bar was excellent--one of the better drinks I have had in town.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Jess
- Stayed December 2011
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
My husband and I stayed at this hotel for our honeymoon, and we couldn't have been more pleased! The location is fantastic, just a block or two from the Santa Monica beach and the Third Street Promenade. The room was beautiful, clean, and spacious and we loved the chic ambience of the hotel. It made us feel like movie stars!
What the hotel could do better:
N/A
