Palihouse Santa Monica

easy access to the hotel via unbusy street, valet-access to make street-parking an afterthought (though we found a spot right by the hotel for free) & a spacious, colorful, neatly decorated room. Lobby was immaculate and quiet, having the air of an old monastery.

Pleasant and helpful staff, charming building and location, and comfortable bed. Seems like a lot of deferred maintenance that new operators will hopefully address in time. I heard one patron exclaim, "I love this place, I'll be back!" so possibly some suites are more updated than mine? For the price point, I would have appreciated an included breakfast. Good food at the restaurant downstairs, would have dined there more, but people working remotely monopolized the most comfortable seating for what seemed like most of the day.

This charming old-world hotel perfectly balances thoughtful updates with its classic character and charm. The location is excellent, and the staff consistently goes above and beyond. From providing toothpaste when I forgot mine to bringing me tea and honey after the café had closed because I wasn’t feeling well, their kindness truly stands out. We always stay here when visiting our kids — it genuinely feels like our home away from home.

The building is unlike any other in Santa Monica with charming historical details. We love staying near the Montana area, too. It's quiet with plenty of cafes, restaurants and shopping. Staff is so friendly and accommodating.

Charming place with so much character and excellent location. We could walk to local coffee shops, restaurants, beach area. We were upgraded to a suite with beautiful balconies -- though the one night of our stay was hardly enough time to enjoy it! Service was very friendly and welcoming. Very comfortable sleep and accommodations.