Huntley Santa Monica

Santa Monica, Los Angeles

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Ocean View Room
The Penthouse Lounge
The Penthouse Restaurant
The Penthouse Bar
Ocean View Room
The Penthouse Lounge
The Penthouse Restaurant
The Penthouse Bar

The hotel

Retreat to this stylish hotel in a residential pocket of Santa Monica, yet just a shell's throw from the beach and Third Street Promenade. The Huntley is both classy and playful, with a modern urban design, and those little touches that make a difference — we all love a chocolate on the pillow at turndown. But perhaps the real wow factor at the hotel is The Penthouse restaurant and lounge, where both locals and guests come up to the rooftop to watch the sunset over the Ocean. With signature cocktails (and happy hour too), and bar food like cured meats and tacos, this one is definitely worth a visit.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Close to Beach

Where is it

In the centre of Santa Monica just 2 blocks from the beach and a block from Third Street Promenade. Venice, Malibu, Hollywood and Beverly Hills are a short drive away.

Hotel information

204 rooms on 17 floors in one building. All have 60-inch HDTV, complimentary WiFi, mini bar*, Nespresso coffee machine, hairdryer, safe, iron and ironing board, and Bvlgari bathroom amenities. 

Deluxe City View Rooms are located on floors 3-8, and have either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults. 

Premier Ocean View Rooms are located on floors 9-17, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults. 

Gym. Bicycle rental (4 hours complimentary). 

Complimentary WiFi access. 24-hour room service*. 24-hour concierge. Valet parking*. Laundry service*. 

This hotel has a resort fee of $25 per room, per night. This fee is subject to change and is payable locally. Some rooms may include the resort fee in the rate, while others may exclude it, requiring payment upon arrival. Please refer to your specific room's terms to determine if the resort fee is included or excluded.

Resort fee includes: - High-speed WiFi throughout hotel – In-room Nespresso machine (4 capsules daily) – 2 bottles of water at turndown – Newspapers (Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Local Newspaper) – 24-hour fitness centre access with water, towels and fruit – 24-hour business centre – Domestic phone calls – Beach towels – Shoe shine service. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Will not be coming back to the Huntley

Aug 13, 2025 amandacD6632JN

I've stayed at the Huntley multiple times but this last visit will be my last. There were multiple pieces of broken plastic on the floor in my room, which in addition to being painful to step on, indicated that the room had not been cleaned, or at least not vacuumed. The AC in my room was also not working well - room temp was 75/76 and would… Read more
I've stayed at the Huntley multiple times but this last visit will be my last. There were multiple pieces of broken plastic on the floor in my room, which in addition to being painful to step on, indicated that the room had not been cleaned, or at least not vacuumed. The AC in my room was also not working well - room temp was 75/76 and would not cool down despite continuing to turn down the thermostat all the way to 64. I called the front desk who said they would send maintenance up but no one ever came. I gave this feedback to the front desk as I checked out and was impressed that they stopped the checkout process and offered to have a manager call me. However, no one ever reached out to me and they just waited a day or so and then charged me. I understand that incidents happen and that an older hotel like this will have issues, but not sending maintenance and not following up on a customer service issue are entirely within the staff's control and show that taking care of their returning guests is just not a priority for them. I'm very disappointed to be writing this review and sad to have to find a new place to stay when I visit Santa Monica. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent premium hotel experience

Aug 10, 2025 manojabraham Park Ridge, New Jersey

Excellent boutique experience all around. Staff and atmosphere are excellent. Staff was friendly and professional. Service and room appointments were excellent. Would definitely come back.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating All around terrific stay at a lovely hotel!

Aug 9, 2025 Michelle M Highlands Ranch, Colorado

I didn’t know much about the Santa Monica area or beach before I booked this hotel, and I was pleasantly surprised by our hotel experience. Lovely hotel in an ideal location. Staff at the front desk and the valet were all friendly, nice, accommodating. Beds were very comfortable, and the ocean view was good. Valet experience was good, the… Read more
I didn’t know much about the Santa Monica area or beach before I booked this hotel, and I was pleasantly surprised by our hotel experience. Lovely hotel in an ideal location. Staff at the front desk and the valet were all friendly, nice, accommodating. Beds were very comfortable, and the ocean view was good. Valet experience was good, the valets were readily available and friendly, and they were quick to get the car when we drove out to different areas of LA. Easy walk to an amazing beach in Santa Monica, where we wish we’d spent more time. Two great dining options, a sit down rooftop restaurant with amazing breakfast food (my kids want to go back!), and a cafe with cappuccino and quick bites. I wish we had stayed longer, we were not ready to leave! Read less
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Aug 7, 2025 Jonathan S

We had a wonderful time at this property. We had booked the trip for 5 nights but added another during our trip because the stay was perfect. Didn't get to try the pool but everything else was great.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great views, not great service

Aug 2, 2025 Jeffrey L

The room, views, were great. I wish there were no sensors on the dumb minibar and that guests had their own minibar without asking.