Design
The Georgian Hotel
“Turquoise Art Deco clubhouse”
Santa Monica Proper Hotel
“Organic modernist clubhouse”
The Pierside Santa Monica
“Mural-fronted surf lodge”
Shore Hotel
“Sustainable coastal haven”
Sandbourne Santa Monica
“Sculptural coastal haven”
The Eden
“Streamline Moderne seaside quarters”
Oceana Santa Monica
“Residential seaside retreat”
Huntley Hotel Santa Monica Beach
“Coastal penthouse rendezvous”
Social
Viceroy Santa Monica
“Modernist coastal retreat”
Huntley Hotel Santa Monica Beach
“Coastal penthouse rendezvous”
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
“Blufftop bungalow refuge”
Santa Monica Proper Hotel
“Organic modernist clubhouse”
Luxe Lively
Regent Santa Monica Beach
“Luminous beachfront showpiece”
Shutters on the Beach
“Oceanfront cottage lodgings”
Viceroy Santa Monica
“Modernist coastal retreat”
The Georgian Hotel
“Turquoise Art Deco clubhouse”
$$$$ Medalled
Hotel Casa Del Mar
“Renaissance beachfront citadel”
Regent Santa Monica Beach
“Luminous beachfront showpiece”
Shutters on the Beach
“Oceanfront cottage lodgings”
Heritage Design
Maison Twenty Seven
“Mediterranean Revival residence”
Hotel Casa Del Mar
“Renaissance beachfront citadel”
The Eden
“Streamline Moderne seaside quarters”
Editorial mentions
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
“Blufftop bungalow refuge”
Oceana Santa Monica
“Residential seaside retreat”
Sandbourne Santa Monica
“Sculptural coastal haven”
Shore Hotel
“Sustainable coastal haven”
The Pierside Santa Monica
“Mural-fronted surf lodge”
Maison Twenty Seven
“Mediterranean Revival residence”
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Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows24-hour gym and fitness studio equipped with Peloton bikes, yoga classes, and personal trainingLuxeHeritageSocial$$$$H
Hotel Casa Del MarFitness center with Peloton bikes, Hydrow rowers, Technogym equipment, private yoga studio, and beachfront morning yoga sessions.LuxeHeritageDesign$$$$ Huntley Hotel Santa Monica Beach24-hour fitness facility with Peloton commercial bikes, cardio equipment, and strength machinesDesignSocialLuxe$$$ Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica24/7 fitness center equipped with Peloton commercial bikes, Cybex treadmills and ellipticals, cable pulley machines, and free weights up to 50 lbs, plus complimentary beach cruiser bike rentalsDesignWellnessSocial$$M
Maison Twenty SevenFitness center equipped with cardiovascular and weightlifting equipment, and cruiser bicycles.DesignHeritageLocal$$$O
Oceana Santa MonicaResidential seaside retreatDesignLuxeHeritage$$$$R
Regent Santa Monica Beach24/7 fitness center with cardio machines, treadmills, crosstrainers, and free weights; complimentary Bluejay electric bicyclesLuxeDesignWellness$$$$S
Sandbourne Santa MonicaIndoor and outdoor fitness centerDesignLocalSocial$$$ Santa Monica Proper Hotel2,500 sq. ft. 24/7 fitness facility across three studios with cardio and strength equipment, plus second-floor Olea yoga terrace for yoga and bootcamps.DesignWellnessSocial$$$$ Shore HotelSustainable coastal havenDesignSocialLocal$$$ Shutters on the BeachFitness center equipped with Peloton bikes, Hydrow rowing machines, cardio equipment, and free weights, plus complimentary beach cruiser bicycles.LuxeDesignClassic$$$$T
The Eden24-hour fitness studio, dedicated yoga and Pilates studio, and rooftop wellness classes overlooking the ocean.DesignHeritageSocial$$$ The Georgian Hotel24-hour fitness center equipped with cardio machines and Peloton bikes, plus in-room Alo Yoga mats with Alo Moves streaming classesDesignHeritageLuxe$$$$ The Pierside Santa Monica24-hour fitness center with cardio equipment, strength training gear, and a Peloton bike; weekly beach yoga on Saturday morningsDesignSocialLocal$$$V
Viceroy Santa MonicaFitness center with cardio machines, ellipticals, and weight-training equipment; personal training options; priority cruiser bikes and Rapha cycling routes; beach fitness, yoga, and partner surf and skate lessons.DesignLuxeSocial$$$Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.