VICEROY - SANTA MONICA

I didn't mind it it was nice enough but lacked something and I can not quite put my finger in it - we stayed in a deluxe ocean view king room - I think what was disappointing was the small things like a kettle and tea and coffee facilities were not available in our room - also the large pump toiletries did not say special - view was nice but no balcony and the pool side sitting area was closed off for a function one of the evenings we were there so we could not access it - Sitting area lobby / bar formal not relaxed and comfortable - within easy walking distance of most things - and all staff I had dealings with were professional and attentive -

A great location right on the beach, this is a superb hotel. It smells beautiful! The room was spacious, had everything you need and more, and very elegantly decorated. Pool area and bar had a lovely trendy feel, and a happy hour every day! We were a bit surprised to have to pay so much for loan of bikes (usually these are free to hire), but it was great to be able to safely cycle to Venice canals and back. Staff were lovely and friendly, especially the valet guys who made us feel so welcome each time we got back to the hotel. Thank you! This was such a great hotel, we stayed an extra night.

The rooms are lovely - spacious! The staff are helpful and very accommodating! I would recommend this for families or couples. It is a great central location, near the beach and shopping. The food is also lovely and the pool side is fabulous.

This is a truly beautiful hotel close to Santa Monica beach and pier. It's a 4* with a service of a 5*. You are greeted with a glass of prosecco at the seemlessly easy registration. Viceroy provides you with a truly sensory experience - romms are not just visually attractive, the air is delicately scented, the textures of fabrics around you are incredibly lush and the carpet under your feet gently gives way as you walk. The toiletries are of very good quality, beautifully scented - the beds are comfortable, linen crisp white - a pleasure to stay in the room, even when the beautiful beach nearby is calling. Bathrobe, slippers, powerful hairdryer etc, great make up/shaving mirror, good iron. There was free coffee in the lounge every morning - really thoughtful. Area outside is lovely with two dipping pools and nice chill out areas. Only thing, I don't think it gets that much sun. The location is perfect, its only a short walk to the centre and there are many restaurants / eateries around. It's also only a 10 min from the metro station (we walked from the station using google maps as it seemed so close, but if you have big luggage take a cab). Its about 20 in min a cab to LA airport. We recommend hiring bikes - you can go all he way to Venice beach and up again. If you're a resilient cyclist you could go all the way up to Malibu. We didn't make it, but found strips of beach that we had just to ourselves which felt special. The Californian coast is so beautiful and if you decide to stay at this hotel you guaranteed to have a lovely and relaxing experience!

I had a beautiful large, ocean view room. It was magnificent. The ENTIRE Staff is truly some the nicest and most accommodating people I HAVE ever met. Thank you, Maribel, Chris, Brenda, Amelia, Andres, Joe, Kenny, and Kris. Those are just the names I received, but everyone was so sincerely helpful and friendly. I was there for a about a week and half for business. It was so nice coming back to the hotel after a long day and being greeted by the super good looking :) and friendly valet. Then walking into the hotel, which the most incredible scent. My only thing I would say and I don't want this to take away from the amazing experience I had, there's a bit of a gap with the curtain and it was dark, but I like extreme dark, so some sun light would come in. And I would say time to get some new towels. They are definitely clean, just kind of expected big fluffy towels. But these are both just very very minor things. I love that you can have the fan going all night, without needing the AC. I need a fan to sleep and this was perfect. Room service was delicious. And I loved my housecleaner. She took such great care of my room. I was on the 6th floor. I HIGHLY recommend The Viceroy.