Downtown Santa Monica, California
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Local SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottSculptural coastal haven
Terracotta tones, sculptural white columns, and breezy open-air lounges set a relaxed coastal tone where resident potters host poolside workshops.
“The focal point of the design philosophy hits you the moment you walk past the entryway, with bronze incense holders that waft the signature sandalwood-floral scent...”
What it’s good at
Notable
Curved architectural lines, pink-toned chukum plaster walls, and bespoke ceramic lanterns shape the coastal interiors.
Notable
Poolside clay workshops with resident ceramicists and California coastal fare helmed by Santa Monica chef Raphael Lunetta.
Listed
Open-air dining at Marelle, sunset cocktails by the pool deck, and evening drinks at the lobby lounge.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
Rooms are spacious sleek: the patterned carpet complements the simple wooden furniture, lighting is warm and inviting…
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Positioned along Ocean Avenue, the beach is directly across the street, with the Santa Monica Pier a short walk north.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to ocean air, furnished with bespoke olive wool rugs, minimalist light fixtures, and bedside incense cones.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Arched cabanas and cushioned daybeds line the heated outdoor pool deck, looking out toward the beach.
The spa
The gym and studio
Halo light fixtures illuminate the wood-floored yoga studio and indoor gym, which opens to an outdoor workout space.
Dogs stay too.
The Lobby Bar
Clusters of ceramic pendant lights hang above the backlit wooden counter for drinks by double-height windows.
At the table
Marelle serves seasonal California seafood across a terracotta dining room and an open-air terrace shaded by white umbrellas.
How it began
Built in 2000 as Le Merigot, a 2024 redesign knocked down interior walls to open long-blocked sightlines to the Pacific.
Good to know
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.