Fodor's Expert Review Shore Hotel
1515 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, California, 90401, USA
With views of the Santa Monica Pier, this hotel with a friendly staff offers eco-minded travelers stylish rooms with a modern design, just steps from the sand and sea. It was the first hotel in Santa Monica to receive the prestigious LEED Gold certification for its environmentally friendly design. Giant windows front the property, maximizing the sun's rays and inviting guests to look out onto the expanse of the Pacific below the bluffs. Rooms are awash in beach hues, with aqua throws, sand-color blackout curtains, and rich, wooden furnishings. A see-through rainfall shower occupies a prime location in standard rooms, offering ocean and city views as you wash the sand out of your hair. Perks include champagne upon arrival, Wi-Fi, and beach cruiser use. Additional amenities include a gym, business center, solar-heated pool and hot tub, and a lobby bar.
PROS
- near beach and Third Street Promenade
- rainfall showerheads
- solar-heated pool and hot tub
CONS
- expensive rooms and parking fees
- fronting busy Ocean Avenue
- some sharing a room may be wary of the see-through shower
HOTEL INFO
HOTEL DETAILS
Rate Includes: No Meals