Hotel Viceroy Santa Monica, Los Angeles
Expert reviews
“There’s barely enough time in the day to explain why the Viceroy Santa Monica rocks. It’s a block from the ocean. Its modern, art-deco style channels everything sexy about the 1960s and 1970s with none of the kitsch.”
“A glamorous beach-side (bar one block) address in the thick of Santa Monica’s laid-back, sun-kissed sway. An Art Deco pool scene and complimentary bicycles mean the very best LA beach experience.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Pool area
- Top location
- Santa Monica
- Boutique style
All you need to know
Just 16 mi from Los Angeles, Viceroy Santa Monica is ideally located, just steps to the ocean and a short walk to the pier. With many rooms offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, and the balance, of our two-outdoor pools and cabanas.
The Viceroy Santa Monica features The Backyard, where guests can indulge in early bites from our coffee shop Wed-Sun and lunch and dinner served Fri-Sun. Whether you’re looking to relax poolside, lounge in our Pool Cabanas, or enjoy the privacy of our Backyard Cabanas, Viceroy Santa Monica offers the perfect outdoor retreat for families or friends.
If venturing is more your style, our bicycle rentals are available for all our registered guests.
Santa Monica Place and 3rd Street Promenade are nearby. The Viceroy is 8.7 mi from The Getty Museum. The Hotel is 9 mi from the Los Angeles International Airport.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
9 May 2024
Fabulous
There was a protest going on, every morning around 7:00 am we were waking up to disturbing noise from the outside
14 April 2024
It was lovely, amazing, relaxing, comfortable.
Everything was very clean, comfortable, staff were welcoming and very friendly. I have always loved my stay here :)
I found them doing maintenance work in my room without being informed - would've been nice to have been given a heads up. The experince was lovely but the menu also can be improved.
28 March 2024
Very good
The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. The only comment I have is the beds were not super comfortable. Otherwise, everything was lovely!
Beds were very stiff/ felt old.
15 March 2024
A pleasant getaway!
Pleasant decoration, comfortable hotel
Front door, no doorman to receive you, short staffed to get the car on departure when they charge an astronomical $60 parking fee p/n
21 February 2024
A nice boutique with attentive staff
The hotel is a boutique with a fresh feel and attentive staff. The rooms are clean, newly decorated and of good size. The bathroom was large, and the shower was one of the largest I have seen at a hotel of late. The pool was small but clean.
The rooms really should have tea and coffee available and those little extra touches.
29 January 2024
Very enjoyable
The staff were wonderful. Very friendly and efficient. I especially appreciated the water available at the front desk.
I was travelling from overseas. In the lead up to my stay I had great difficulty getting through to the front desk to confirm my booking. That was super frustrating.
18 January 2024
Nice place
Location, staff, rooms...
Not much. I would put a coffee machine in the room.
17 January 2024
Overall it was a fantastic stay.
The rooms and the beds were great. The staff were super nice and friendly and helpful. The pool was nice but a bit small. The outdoor area was really great. The lounge / restaurant / lobby was very nice and well designed. First rate service overall.
They didn't have coffee in the rooms, only coffee for purchase in the lobby cafe. There is a $40 / day amenity fee they tack on after the taxes etc. The shower water pressure wasn't awesome, maybe I'm not used to rainshower heads.
2 January 2024
modern and friendly santa monica hotel with great design and amenities
excellent location, very friendly staff, spacious and beautiful rooms, great outdoor area and very modern and clean gym facility. bike rentals were a great experience too.
there was some traffic noise from the road, but it was not too bad. beds were very soft, so if you are used to firmer mattresses this will not be comfortable.
28 December 2023
Pleasant
Location was good able to walk every where
Disappointed that there was no hot tub on site for the price we paid. Also cost of parking overnight was a bit extreme!
23 November 2023
After the reservations made me fearful of disorganization and not good service, once I got there I was pleasantly surpri
Nice Lobby, nice spacious rooms.
The phone system was recently revised and is flawed. Deeply messed up, that's all I can say.
21 November 2023
Nothing much to say
The stuff and location
I didn’t get the exact room that showed in the booking app pictures I got something different such as the bathroom and the sea view there was a palms block the view a little bit. Also when I order from the hotel restaurant to my room they charge the delivery to my room this is over
8 November 2023
Very good
Location of the hotel and facilities were super! Lobby, reception area etc recently renovated and welcoming
Unfortunately there was strike action so that was somewhat disruptive. A casual/cafe menu would also be optimal
6 November 2023
A very comfortable and relaxing stay.
The location of the hotel was excellent! In short walking distance of the major attractions on the west side of Los Angeles. The staff at the hotel were also very friendly and easy to talk to.
30 September 2023
Pleasant
Location versus price is excellent
The noise under the hotel caused by the union made it wake up at 6 am
29 September 2023
Would recommend
Very friendly and helpful staff. We were also able to borrow the hotel bikes to cycle to Venice Beach
The pool area was a little smaller than expected; expensive valet parking
24 September 2023
Very good
The room and property were absolutely gorgeous, really chic and stylish. The bed was super comfortable. Valet service were really nice to us.
On one of my nights there, something went wrong with the water heater and I found myself showering in freezing cold water. No one's fault I guess. Also one time the valet didn't get the message to get my car and we had to wait for like 15-20 minutes.
22 September 2023
Lovely location & great staff
The staff were fantastic, they were really friendly and helpful, especially the manager, she was absolutely brilliant, very efficient and helpful. Great place for breakfast too.
I wish there had been a kettle or coffee-maker in the room, but that's only a small thing.
21 September 2023
Great stay in great hotel
Decor, friendly staff, location to beach
Pool area very small, no toilets by pool
17 September 2023
Wonderful anniversary trip
We stayed at this hotel six years ago and it was very nice then but the remodel has made the property beautiful and peaceful. The building is in a great location, only a block from the beach.
There are very few negatives about this hotel. I was disappointed that there was no coffee maker in the room, forcing guests to either order overpriced coffee or walk to a nearby coffee shop.
13 September 2023
Very good
Quit hotel and near to the beach if want to walk
Nothing
13 September 2023
Wonderful location for family stay over after long haul flights.
The location, facilities (pool, gym) and staff were wonderful. It was easy to get around, with lots of local food options within a reasonable walk. The beds were super comfy, and the rooms were spacious.
The barista staff were not great, took forever each morning to make bad drinks (burnt milk in both lattes and hot chocolates). We ended up going elsewhere for coffee after several bad (and expensive) experiences.
5 September 2023
Very good
Great location, clean.
No coffee in the room. You need to buy it at thier coffee shop for $7 a cup. For $500 a night they could supply coffee for free.
27 August 2023
Very good
Exceptional location, right by the beach. Very clean and spacious room. Free bikes were a nice touch
The bikes were very badly maintained. Very pricey for what they offer. The laundry service was extremely expensive.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Fishing (additional charge)
- - Windsurfing (additional charge)
- - Canoeing (additional charge)
- - Hiking (additional charge)
- - Cycling
- - Bowling (additional charge)
- - Diving (additional charge)
- - Horse riding (additional charge)
- - Fitness
- - Beach
- - Stand-up comedy (additional charge)
- - Movie nights (additional charge)
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance (additional charge)
- - Live sport events (broadcast) (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Outdoor fireplace
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
Parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Plunge pool
- - Shallow end
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas (additional charge)
- - Kids' pool
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
10 May 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed
Clean and fresh