Palihouse Santa Monica

Sorry but not a 4 star hotel. No services and a bathroom in a very Bad shape and so small .. although no housekeeping everyday unless you ask for it but no body told us …. Really a shame for the price…. But a Nice building and a Nice location… won’t come back…

Amazing hotel! This is my third stay at the Palihouse Santa Monica. The service is wonderful especially, Gavin and I highly recommend a visit for anyone who loves a beautifully appointed hotel by the sea.

The Palihouse Santa Monica is perfectly located steps from Ocean Avenue where you can walk along Palisades Park, look over the Pacific Ocean and watch perfect sunsets. The location of the hotel is situated in an ideal spot in Santa Monica because it's only a short walk to the many great restaurants and entertainment places like Santa Monica Pier, 3rd Street Promenade and Montana Avenue, but it's also slightly tucked away in a neighborhood-like part of the area. You can really feel like a local when you stay there. The front courtyard, as you make your way to the front door, feels like you are stepping into a European villa. The classic style of the hotel building makes you feel like you're about to experience something special--which you are. The grounds are perfectly manicured with gorgeous flowers and plants, birds chirping, some tables and chairs with restaurant service available and a bocce ball court. It's a perfect place for sitting and enjoying the perfect Southern California weather. The lobby is more of a classy, community living room--warm and welcoming inviting you in with very chic/funky decor. Leather couches, long tables, velvet booths, cozy chairs, coffee bar, a fire going in the fireplace at all times, nice music, and at a certain hour every day, freshly baked cookies, lemonade, non-alcoholic sparkling wine and candy is set out in a beautiful display for guests to enjoy. The rooms are well-appointed, cozy and usually have a nice sitting area, lots of space. Most have a kitchenette stocked with snacks, drinks and even a few cooking essentials for some simple cooking. My family and I stayed (lived) in Palihouse for about 2 and half months. As a result of the Palisades fire, we needed a place to stay after we evacuated our home/community, and then we needed an extended stay while we had our home remediation work done to repair smoke and soot damage. We decided that Palihouse was the place for us in this situation because the staff and the setting was so hospitable and kind to us during a difficult time for our family. We are a family of 5 plus a large Golden Retriever. The hotel made an exception to their "under 40 lbs" rule for animals because of the circumstances which is just one of the many ways the Palihouse accommodated our family. We were not the only evacuees staying there during that time. The hotel was full of Palisades residents (with dogs). Many of the guests, unlike us, were dealing with the total loss of their homes and the steps forward. Palihouse was a soft landing in a very difficult time for many families. Speaking of the staff: Top Notch. The full time valet gentlemen: Luis and Andy are a welcoming first introduction to your stay. Friendly, smiling, help with your bags. They were so helpful with our specific situation which often included having to come and go repeatedly throughout the day. They would always communicate with us about our cars and when we needed them next. There was rarely a wait for valet. If we needed to have our car early in the morning, we could tell them the night before and the car would be there waiting in the morning at that time. Gavin, Dine', Ari, Barrett are beyond friendly and accommodating at the front desk. They dealt with details of our stay that are out of the ordinary like paperwork and insurance agents due to our situation. Sashi, the overnight security/front desk person: never saw him without a smile on his face. The staff made fresh coffee for the guests available free of charge in the lobby starting at 6am each morning as a special gesture of support to fire evacuees who were dealing with extreme circumstances. These are very kind individuals who learned our names including our dog's, particular details about us and would attentively ask about how things were going. I can't recommend Palihouse more for your next stay in Santa Monica! Thank you for everything, Palihouse! You guys are truly the best.

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I stayed at PaliHouse Santa Monica after a very stressful Airbnb situation left me in urgent need of a last-minute place for myself, my elderly parent, and my special-needs dog. I was overwhelmed and on the verge of a breakdown when I called, and from the very first interaction, the staff went above and beyond. Gavin was the first person I spoke to, and he was amazing—kind, compassionate, and immediately helpful. He welcomed us so warmly when we arrived, and made a tough weekend feel safe and manageable. Everyone else—from valet to front desk to café and housekeeping—was equally friendly and thoughtful. The hotel itself is beautiful and peaceful, but what really made the difference was the people. I felt cared for and comfortable the entire time. I’ve already booked again for a wedding later this year and have recommended it to everyone attending. Huge thanks to Gavin and the whole team!