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Hotel Shangri-La
1301 Ocean Avenue | Santa Monica, CA 90401 [SEE MAP]Santa Monica, CA [SEE ADDRESS]Courtesy of Hotel Shangri-La

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Overview
- Location
- Santa Monica, CA
- Hotel Class
- 4.0-star
- Property Type
- Boutique hotel, 70 rooms
- Primary View
- Ocean
- Style
- Historic
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- 4.0Hotel Class
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A slick and inviting boutique hotel overlooking the Pacific, with ... exquisite rooms and lustrous interiors in an iconic Art Deco building that displays the curvy contours of an elegant ocean liner.
A slick and inviting boutique hotel overlooking the Pacific, with ... exquisite rooms and lustrous interiors in an iconic Art Deco building that displays the curvy contours of an elegant ocean liner.
Salty air and a glamourous seaside vibe pervade the open-air corridors — a unique feature of the hotel.
Salty air and a glamourous seaside vibe pervade the open-air corridors — a unique feature of the hotel.
Stylish enough to be alluring but not too stuck up or intimidating.
Stylish enough to be alluring but not too stuck up or intimidating.
Details are perfect, from the silver, white and black décor to the bathroom fixtures.
Details are perfect, from the silver, white and black décor to the bathroom fixtures.
Guest Reviews
A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by Tripadvisor. A total of 1565 have reviewed the Hotel Shangri-La , giving it a rating of 4, on a scale of 1-5.
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Tripadvisor Travel Rating:Guest Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi, 50-inch flat-screen TV and iPod docking station
- Glass-walled, marble bathroom features a soaking tub
- Upgraded rooms have full kitchen and terraces
Standard room size: 300 square feet
- Premium channels
- Workspace/desk
- Minifridge
- Bathrobes/slippers
- Minibar
- Shower/tub combo
- Separate shower
- Separate tub
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Free internet
- Fee for internet usage
- Guest rooms with patios and balconies
- Adjoining rooms available
Location & Parking
- Half-mile south to the Santa Monica Pier and amusement park Pacific Park
- Three blocks from center of downtown,Third Street Promenade, including the open-air shopping market at the Santa Monica Place
- About 20 miles west of downtown Los Angeles and just 3 miles north of the Venice Beach boardwalk
- 24-hour valet parking ($42)
- 24-hour self-parking
- Airport shuttle
- Car service (with fee)
Within walking distance of:
- Bus stop
- Restaurants
- Movie theater
- Train station
- Beach
- Theater
- Subway/metro stop
- Grocery store
- Shopping
Dining
- The Dining Room is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; happy hour specials and small plates during the week.
- ONYX is the rooftop bar and lounge that offers panoramic views. Popular among guests and locals, the lounge is open for happy hour and hosts a DJ on the weekends.
- 24-hour room service
Number of restaurants: 2
Cuisine Types: American
- Fine dining
- Casual dining
- Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
- Bar/lounge
- Room service
- 24-hour room service
- free breakfast
Pool
- Bar and food menu, and poolside service
- Hotel Shangri-La hosts a variety of events at its pool during peak season
- Lap pool
- Wading pool
- Lazy river
- Family pool
- Infinity pool
- Whirlpool/hot tub
- Adults-only pool
- Lifeguard on duty
- Poolside service
- Waterslide
- Deck chairs or cabanas
- Pool bar
Spa
- The spa lounge also offers meditation classes and aromatherapy sessions
- Spa parties and wedding parties
Services offered:
- Massage
- Facial
- Body Treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
- Salon services
- Outdoor treatment area
- Steam room
- Sauna
Kids
- Kids Club
- Free Kids Club
- Fee for Kids Club
- Cribs
- High Chairs
Fitness
- Individual TVs on all stations
- Complimentary towels and water
- Weight equipment
- Cardio equipment
- Yoga mats
- Free fitness classes
- Premium fitness classes (with fee)
Business
- The Penthouse features two indoor rooms and a terrace that can fit up to 40 people for a meeting, or as many as 100 for a cocktail reception
- The outdoor Garden Courtyard can accommodate up to 150 people for a sit-down dinner, or up to 350 for a cocktail reception
- The poolside cabanas can fit up to 40 people for a banquet style sit-down dinner.
Number of meeting rooms: 3
- Business center
- Meeting rooms
- Meeting and event planners available
Wedding
- Penthouse can accommodate up to 100 people for a cocktail party or 75 people for a sit-down reception or rehearsal dinner
- No designated wedding planners on-site, but the event sales manager can assist with needs
Maximum wedding guest capacity: 150
- Hotel hosts weddings
- Outdoor space for weddings
- Wedding planners available
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