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 Amazing hotel and location

Jul 5, 2025 Antin H

Loved our stay and looking forward to returning. The hotel is modern, stylish, quiet, and clean; the hotel staff are extremely friendly, and the location and amenities are great. It's my new favorite hotel.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Lovely Hotel in Santa Monica

Jul 1, 2025 Nikki H Houston, Texas

Pros: The room was gorgeous! It was well appointed. It was modern. I loved the color scheme and the large closet. The bed was soft and I had blissful sleep. We went to breakfast at the Penthouse Restaurant. The breakfast was delicious. We whipped topping on the strawberry and creme waffles melted in our mouths. Great location. A block away from… Read more
Pros: The room was gorgeous! It was well appointed. It was modern. I loved the color scheme and the large closet. The bed was soft and I had blissful sleep. We went to breakfast at the Penthouse Restaurant. The breakfast was delicious. We whipped topping on the strawberry and creme waffles melted in our mouths. Great location. A block away from the beach. Quiet residential neighborhood. We felt very safe. Cons: The parking is $68 per night. That is really excessive. I would recommend getting an Uber from the airport and save money for parking each night. It was my birthday weekend and I really appreciated the wine, card, and fruit tray that was complementary. I requested the day before to get a room upgrade for my birthday. The representative asked me to come back the morning and they would be able to help me. There were 4 room available with an ocean view. He made a note on my account. I went down the next morning. I was asked to pack up everything. We did and were moved to a different room. When we got in the room I noticed the view was the parking lot. There was no view at all. I mentioned this to the person helping us. He called the front desk and she said there were no other rooms available. That was a waste of time. We moved back to the room we had. After multiple times of going back to the lobby because the key did not work we finally got back in. My suggestion would be for the front desk to confirm the customer’s request. Check the room out and confirm before having them pack up and make a blank trip. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The Huntley - Santa Monica. Great service, beautiful hotel, needs a couple of slight improvements.

Jun 30, 2025 Jonathan B Trenton, Texas

A business meeting was extended by an extra day to allow for personal time with my spouse. The hotel is beautiful, but the number of children occupying the "Relaxation" spa area was annoying, as it was neither private nor relaxing, given that they, along with a parent, treated it like a play pool. The service was excellent, and the complimentary… Read more
A business meeting was extended by an extra day to allow for personal time with my spouse. The hotel is beautiful, but the number of children occupying the "Relaxation" spa area was annoying, as it was neither private nor relaxing, given that they, along with a parent, treated it like a play pool. The service was excellent, and the complimentary hotel driver was a great perk. The Penthouse restaurant was beautiful, but the day I had breakfast there, workers began tearing up the floors. Bad timing award. Read less
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Jun 27, 2025 Stay27523

The ambiance, the view, the pillows/bed were the most comfortable. The restaurant food was delicious and view was spectacular. Celebrating my birthday at the Penthouse was a great choice, the staff at the hotel and restaurant were professional, kind and friendly. I was provided with a warm welcome. Front desk Vivian and the general manager… Read more
The ambiance, the view, the pillows/bed were the most comfortable. The restaurant food was delicious and view was spectacular. Celebrating my birthday at the Penthouse was a great choice, the staff at the hotel and restaurant were professional, kind and friendly. I was provided with a warm welcome. Front desk Vivian and the general manager attention to detail about my birthday was unmatched. I’ll forever remember the experience. Handwritten card meant so much to me. I can’t wait to come back. Highly recommend the hotel, the beach is steps away so the area was perfect. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay!

Jun 26, 2025 863nicolew McKinney, United States

Super comfortable bed, great shower, clean rooms and easy walking distance to beach, shops and restaurants. Great hotel for a weekend getaway!