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.
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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Great stay
Aug 27, 2025LightPacker225296
We stayed for one night, but we wished we could have stayed for longer. Everyone at the hotel was super helpful and accommodating. They were also great in arranging a driver (Chuck) to our next destination. He was super helpful and patient especially when we forgot our phone in the car and he came back to return it!
Its been amazing
Aug 19, 2025Culture26047415538
Its been amazing, from the beginning till the end.
The room the staff, and restaurant on the penthouse. Thank you for everything
Spectacular Party Venue at The Huntley Hotel
Aug 18, 2025Wendy GLos Angeles, California
Just had my father in law's 40 guest, 90th birthday party at the Huntley Hotel and it was fabulous! Mandy, the catering manager was amazing from day one of our first meeting! She answered emails quickly and wouldn't hesitate to pick up the phone and chat if she felt that would answer a question more thoroughly. Her attention to detail was superb…
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Just had my father in law's 40 guest, 90th birthday party at the Huntley Hotel and it was fabulous! Mandy, the catering manager was amazing from day one of our first meeting! She answered emails quickly and wouldn't hesitate to pick up the phone and chat if she felt that would answer a question more thoroughly. Her attention to detail was superb and she was so incredibly patient when it came to the barage of emails we sent her! The day of the party could not have gone more smoothly. The entire staff was so attentive. They were proactive with everything we needed - never having to ask. Our guests were wowed by the venue as well! The beautiful banquet room that led out to a gorgeous terrace! All in all and wonderful experience from start to end! Highly recommend!!
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Great
Aug 14, 2025lucapD7975QMLondon, United Kingdom
Great stay, highly recommended. Nice rooms, excellent service, top position close to the beach. Very nice stay in Santa Monica
Will not be coming back to the Huntley
Aug 13, 2025amandacD6632JN
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…
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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.
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Great stay
Will not be coming back to the Huntley
