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
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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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- Philip
- Stayed April 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Great location just down the road from the main high street and beach.
Great restaurant and bar called 'The Penthouse' where all the cool cats go at the weekends
What the hotel could do better:
Rooms are well appointed but a little small....
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- Victoria
- Stayed March 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The rooms were nice and clean. The bathroom was actually quite spaceous with a nice shower. The ultralounge in the penthouse is very busy at night and has great drinks.
What the hotel could do better:
The room service menu is a little basic. They have such a nice ultralounge and restaurant on the top floor, that I wish the room service menu reflected that.
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- Gary
- Stayed March 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Proximity to 3rd street promenade.
Great penthouse bar/restaurant.
Flexible service - they extended my half day rate so that I could leave for the airport at the right time.
What the hotel could do better:
Penthouse breakfast quality not quite matching the price.
