Aparthotel Palihouse Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Beautiful & cosy property, good location, easy parking (valet) and nice snacks/food. We received an upgrade and room was nice and big. Bathrooms are small but clean and convenient. We rented some bikes from the hotel as well. Very fair value for money for LA/Santa Monica.

Service is fairly mediocre (i.e., lot of interactions with clueless people to be honest). Price for snacks/food is a bit too much for what it is.

Good food, great amenities, cute rooms. The staff was extremely helpful and accommodating.

the eccentric decor and proximity to amenities

very big apartment with the well equipped kitchen, clothes rooms etc. nice breakfast. very interesting vintage design and building itself.

air conditioning has no hitting mode. there were some radiators but they didn’t work. i guess usually nothing of above needed in California, but those were really cold days when we were there and was not really comfortable.

location and boutique

barista not available regularly

Great location

Very limited food/bar facilities. Not great if you are travelling alone and want to eat at the hotel in the evening

Breakfast wasn't included but available to order, which we did twice and really enjoyed, especially sitting in the lovely garden at the back. Loved the historic building, quirky interiors, and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Shame there was no alcohol license at the hotel, and no tea/coffee making facilities in the room. In light of this I feel that the bottled water should have been free and perhaps some of the in-room snacks (it wasn't clear that they would be charged for). Should have sheer curtains in the rooms as well as the normal ones as our room faced the front garden and was not private if the curtains were opened. Lovely view of the garden though!

The building is fantastic, loads of character. This does mean that there are some quirks such as the plumbing not being perfect and there are creaks from the flooring but if you like character this place is great. Lovely lounge area and gardens both front and back. All the staff were great, exceptionally friendly. Although the bed was small for a hotel, it must have been comfortable as neither I, or my wife woke up until much later than we usually would have.

Our room was missing the coffee machine which was a surprise to the staff when we told them and charging a coffee to the room incurred a $1 charge which would have been fine if that's what I wanted to do but I wanted to pay cash and they don't take cash.

The staff is excellent

Do you know a restaurant that was successful a long time ago and still operates like it was in the past: a place with 6 customers (average age 70), the waiter still does the flambeed pancakes at the table, The menu was not changed in 30 years. Well, that is this hotel. The exterior is beautiful, the staff is excellent but the rooms and the lobby are well outdated. The toilet was falling apart, the drain of the shower was blocked, the paint was peeling off the wall, The kitchenette was ready for a museum. Dark brown carpets with big flowers. I could go on. Don't get me wrong. We enjoyed our stay (mainly because of the staff) but that place needs an urgent upgrade

very unique with a European feeling. enjoyed the ambiance and the large beautiful rooms, complete with kitchen and walk in closet plus separate vanity. wonderful welcoming space with so much character.

no parking on site! we got a parking ticket for $68! the valet is only there until 10:30 pm otherwise you have to find parking and all permit parking which is why we received a parking ticket.

Bad Wifi

old atule house

elevetaro no good breakfast too slow

loved the decor in the lobby and public spaces. hadn't read the facilities carefully enough so didn't realize no bar but we were able to use the garden for our champagne Covid reunion celebration.

the receptionist seemed to be a bit unsure about some things eg where our rooms were!! perhaps he was filling in

location is fantastic, 2 blocks away from the beach and downtown Santa Monica. Yet the hotel is quiet, no street noose at all. Design is quirky, old-fashioned, beautiful.

we had a huge room, yet the bathroom was tiny

The location was awesome. Within walking distance to many good restaurants and the beach. And the room was so cute! Comfy bed and lots of snacks in the room!

The breakfast was good, but pricy! AlsoX the shower was kinda strange, it sure that I loved the shower curtain situation.

Very nice location, but service levels and comfort of beds could be better.

Location, atmosphere, nice outdoor spaces. Good breakfast, if available.

the property has fabulous character and is in a great location

nothing

We bought our own breakfast. Lovely design hotel Most beautiful on the whole trip. Only breakfast and lunch. No dinner or alcohol at hotel. Quiet.

The staff were amazing and super friendly!!

Bed was uncomfortable, valet parking was a rip off the car stayed on the street where we dropped it off for the majority of our stay.

Very cute hotel, nice amenities and comfortable rooms. We loved the hotel’s bikes that you can use free of charge (nice perk!). Luis at the front desk was THE BEST! He was so knowledgeable of things to do and look around. He even suggested a few spots and bike paths during our stay. Luis was fantastic with anything we needed and genuinely nice and savvy of things to do in your trip.

Valet parking is pricey ($60) and since it’s a residential area (which was quiet & nice), there’s not many street parking spots available. There was a public parking a few blocks away but we decided to just do the valet.

I did not have breakfast there

I was hoping for a livelier lobby where we could have enjoyed a more traditional breakfast setting, or dinner setting the night of arrival.

Distinctive property right in the middle of everything. Rooms are massively spacious - 1 bedroom apartment is spacious and well-appointed. If you're looking for a retro feel and a home away from home this is the place for you.

Everything was great. The only thing I can complain about, and this really is a minor gripe, is the $13 price tag for 1 litre of "artesian" water left in the room. I get it, it's a business, but that price tag was more on the obnoxious end of the spectrum.

The property is gorgeous and beautifully appointed. And it's on a quiet street so kind of a retreat down in Santa Monica. I thought my bed was comfortable, the room was clean, and the bathroom had Diptyque products which was lovely. I also really liked the toile wallpaper and the gorgeous lobby.

The staff is really nice but a little stiff and unsure in terms of answering easy questions like "do I need to do anything special to check out?" And it's an historic building (really cool!) with an historic elevator, which is a little difficult to manage. Just a quirk of an old building to be prepared for. One thing to note is that there is a night manager and they do lock the property doors late at night, so if you're in Santa Monica for a party atmosphere, you have to buzz in when you get home after like 1 or so.

After a long flight from the UK, the location and relaxed setting of the Palihouse SM was the perfect to start a two week holiday. It's slightly off the main SM strip, but if you're happy to walk (gasp!) it's a leisurely walk to the beach/Wilshire Boulevard. The best bit was the free bike hire - which enables you to cycle up and down the beach and all around. Top tip - go to Sidecar for donuts!

The classic king room is basic and the decor is a bit dated, but it's comfy. There weren't any in-room coffee facilities but there were refreshments in the lobby, which was a nice touch. The shower/bath was relatively small but sufficient.

Staff ist very friendly and helpful. Great location, nice neighborhood.