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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29 year old 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!
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