Condé Nast Traveler has called the exclusive Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica, One of the Hippest New Hotels and One of the 50 Hottest Hotel... more »
Condé Nast Traveler has called the exclusive Viceroy Hotel in Santa Monica, One of the Hippest New Hotels and One of the 50 Hottest Hotels in the World. Just two blocks from the beach and famed Santa Monica Pier, the bold and dramatic Viceroy appeals to cosmopolitan guests in the recording, entertainment and fashion industries - and tourists who want to drink in the funkiness of the surrounding area. The lobby and gathering places feature eclectic dramatic décor, over-sized white chaise lounges, high-back chairs, deep sofas and glass cocktail tables. In addition to offering 24-hour room service, the Viceroy is home to French-California cuisine of the Whist, christened by Food & Wine magazine recently as one of the top 50 hotel restaurants. What's more, the boldly designed Cameo Bar entertains guests with private outdoor dining cabanas surrounding two outdoor pools - a prime location for celebrity watching. When not watching for stars, guests can work out in the hotel's fitness center, which is stocked with the latest cardio and weight-training equipment. They also can receive massage and in-room beauty and spa services. The Viceroy's 162 guestrooms feature flat-screen TVs, CD and DVD players, Italian designer linens and bathrobes, down comforters and pillows, fully-stocked minibars, high-speed Internet access and ocean or pool views. Marble bathrooms come complete with separate vanities, pedestal sinks and upscale English toiletries. Berber carpets, yellow vinyl benches and green silk chairs make the Viceroy's rooms more than just the typical beach hotel rooms. When coming to the Los Angeles area, visitors looking for that distinctively upscale accommodations within easy walks of the beach can look no farther than the cool and chic Viceroy, whose motto is an urban retreat at the shore. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out. Valet parking: US$29 per night, The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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27 year old with a moderate budget, traveling for leisure
great atmosphere, great people... and fabulous music.. i wish i had more time to explore the place.. Stayed Sat nite, and met some interesting people, had a little dance, and sipped some cocktails...
29 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
Everything about The Viceroy oozes cool. From the retro building to the hip decor and gorgeous poolside cabanas, The Viceroy offers instant cool from the moment you step inside the hotel.
Like a spread from your favorite decor magazine, no detail is overlooked, and it's THE nightspot for in-the-know locals. The bar was totally packed by 7 PM on a weeknight. Carefully selected furnishings, wallpaper, mirror collages and decorative items like ceramic greyhounds flanking the elevator bays made for an exciting experience.
From chippendale-style chairs and benches in fun hues like lime green and lobby-level public bathrooms outfitted with black doors, subway tiling and a perfectly flat sink, this was by far the most carefully appointed hotel I'd stayed in. Amenities by Thames were a welcome treat, as were the plush robes hanging invitingly in the bathroom. Internet access was available and the connection was solid; a wide selection of movies are available via in-room programming.
The staff was attentive, and a request for extra towels was at my door in three minutes flat, along with an unexpected package of extra Thames toiletries. Room service is as hip as one would expect, complete with snipped orchids to add flair to even the most basic of continental breakfasts.
The meeting rooms were welcoming and cleanly decorated, and staff stealthily ensured that no one was left without notepads, pens or chilled Voss water at any time. The wallpaper in the rooms is interesting to the point of invigoration - no boring gray felted walls in this joint. It just wouldn't be hip, and this hotel is NOTHING if not hip.
Overall, an EXCELLENT hotel and by far my favorite in the LA area. If you're looking for a fun weekend with the girls or that weekend getaway to Los Angeles you only read about in US Weekly, this is the place to do it!
29 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
The hotel has a fantastic location, one block from the beach and within easy driving distance to and from LAX. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile.
The top notch service and the personalized attention and service made me feel pampered.
I am somewhat likely
to return to the Viceroy Santa Monica.
I would definitely recommend it to friends.
32 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
You can't ask for much from a place like this. Why? Because they give it so freely! Everything you could ask for is here and it's perfect. The cost is high, but then again, this is Los Angeles. Beware of the parking charge, it's high even for LA-$30 a night. The decor is classic, yet cool and I recommend trying to get a room on the top floor so you can have a great view.
All Review Photos The kids were off to
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Posted Aug 20, 2005
Mediocre
All Review Photos The kids were off to surf camp in Santa Monica. We were in need of a summer mini-holiday, so rather than doing the hour commute each morning from Pasadena we chose to get a hotel near the beach. We even figured we deserved to...
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Posted Jun 24, 2005
Mediocre
It's not exactly a kid-friendly hotel. The room was pretty nice, but there wasn't much space. The hair dryer they had didn't even work there! Also, when my wife and I went to the beach, leaving our kids in the hotel room (and since they were there...
Definitely one of the most luxurious
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Posted Jun 18, 2005
Excellent
Definitely one of the most luxurious hotels I've been to. Rich in style and colour, this cosmopolitan boutique hotel meets all the requirements of a 5 star hotel. My friends who were in town for a visit stayed here awhile ago and had nothing but...
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