Huntley Santa Monica Beach

August in Los Angeles is HOT. Santa Monica offers respite with ocean views. It is also awash with awesome architecture. The Huntley is in one of those buildings built in 1966 and recently remodeled "with a glamorous, design-forward '70s lounge culture aesthetic by Thomas Schoos." I loved the lobby. Our room was lovely, view great and beds comfortable. The walk-in closet was a great feature. Bathroom was small but well designed. Coffee and water seemed to be complimentary but do not touch the beautiful treat and minibar fridge unless you are wishing to splurge. It could be worth it, but the print explaining how it works is very small. We ate at the Penthouse and it was excellent. I also ate there for breakfast, and I loved the morning views. Service and food perfect. The location is perfect. It is a block off of Ocean and sort of behind the Fairmont Hotel. This puts it an easy walking distance from the hustle and bustle of the pier, but separate and quiet. There is access to the beach from the Palisades Park on Ocean Ave. The Park has a paved walkway, lovely landscaping and spectacular views of the ocean. It is well policed. There are many interesting restaurants. There is good public transportation as well as rideshare.

TV did not work - took 2 hours to get anyone up to fix it Toilet did not flush and stopped working Checked out early because of issues I recommend the Penthouse restaurant (excellent) but don't stay here if you have a choice.

I’ve stayed at The Huntley now 3 times and I’m not sure what to compliment first about this hotel. Location is awesome and the rooms are spotless, decor is stylish and the rooftop restaurant has THE BEST views along with great food. What truly sets this hotel apart, however, is the staff. They are incredibly attentive, friendly, and genuinely make you feel well taken care of throughout your stay. The Huntley offers all the amenities you'd expect from a major hotel brand, combined with the personalized service and warmth that usually only comes from a family-run property. I LOVE it there.

I have stayed at the Huntley many times for business, staff, rooms, valet and view have consistently been great. The gym is a little small, so it can be hard to find room.

I love this hotel! It’s amazing! I also wanted to make sure I took the time to leave Ozzi a great review. He was incredibly helpful, professional, welcoming, and went above and beyond to make sure I had a great experience. He made a lasting impression. People like Ozzi are what make a hotel stay feel special. He’s a great representation of the hotel, and I truly appreciate everything he did. Highly recommend!