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Viceroy Santa Monica

Los Angeles, California • Santa Monica • SPLURGE

avg. $396 / night

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At a glance

Kelly Wearstler's landmark 2002 redesign fuses British Regency formality with California modernism on Ocean Avenue.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and mid-century modernism collectors

Highlights:

  • Kelly Wearstler's 2002 redesign defining her signature aesthetic
  • Postwar California motel vernacular scaled to seven stories
  • Palm-shaded pool deck with modernist steel-frame cabanas
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PB hotel design editorial

Kelly Wearstler's 2002 redesign of a seven-storey 1960s Ocean Avenue block gave Viceroy Santa Monica the visual identity that made her name — a collision of British Regency formality and California pop irreverence that no subsequent revision has entirely displaced. The building itself, with its flat concrete grid of balconied rooms and decorative breeze-block base facing the Pacific, is classic postwar California motel scaled upward, and Wearstler understood that the tension between that vernacular and something more theatrical was the whole point. Later renovations have softened her original black-and-white scheme toward the warmer register visible in the images today — linen-upholstered headboards, rattan-fronted nightstands, striped wool-blend rugs in ochre and coastal blue, and tripartite sconce lighting in matte bronze — but the rooms still carry a confident, sun-bleached ease that suits the beachside address. The pool deck, shaded by a dense canopy of mature palms, is lined with white-framed cabana structures whose open steel geometry borrows more from modernist California garden architecture than from resort convention. A geometric mosaic mural anchors one end of the terrace in saturated color, rhyming with the bold vertical artwork panel that punctuates the Ocean Avenue facade — both gestures consistent with the property's long habit of treating graphic art as structural to its identity. Inside, the all-day restaurant deploys polished concrete floors, exposed timber ceiling beams, and veined marble tabletops alongside curved grey shell chairs that keep the atmosphere closer to a well-edited Venice loft than a hotel dining room.

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About

Located steps from the Pacific Ocean, Viceroy Santa Monica is a beloved icon of the LA beach scene for 20 years. Whether you’re lounging poolside or letting your mind drift over a martini, it’s clear: This is the place for slow days and fast company. Just check out our poolside experience with expansive outdoor patio and open-air cabanas; a stylized lounge; inspired meeting spaces, a revamped fitness center; and our indoor-outdoor restaurant, Sugar Palm Santa Monica, with coastal flavors and a wraparound bar that extends outside.

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Viceroy Santa Monica Reviews

2,885 reviews

"Great location and staff! Special thanks for extra attention by the valet team, especially Angel."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 25, 2026

"Our experience at this Viceroy property was unfortunately well below the standard we expected from the brand. The most disappointing aspect was the in-room dining service. For a hotel in this category and at these prices, we expected a proper hotel room-service experience. Instead, our dinner arrived in paper bags and disposable containers, with plastic cutlery, looking and feeling much more like a fast-food or DoorDash delivery than room service at an upscale hotel. Even basic touches normally associated with quality in-room dining were missing. The presentation was simply inconsistent with the standard and pricing of the property. The heated pool was another major disappointment. The water was barely lukewarm and felt almost cold, making it very uncomfortable to use given the outside temperature. We also heard other guests at the pool making the same complaint. In Room 408, the bathtub could not be properly used because the stopper did not seal the drain, so the tub would not hold water. By the time we discovered the problem, it was already late, and during such a short stay there was little opportunity to wait for maintenance. We also received incomplete information about the beach yoga activity. We were initially told that the class would be “at the beach” at 9:30 AM, without being informed that the location was approximately a ten-minute walk from the hotel. We only learned this when we were already ready to leave, forcing us to call an Uber, and we still arrived late. The restaurant menu also seemed quite limited, although the restaurant itself had a pleasant atmosphere and good service. In fact, having dinner there made the contrast with the room service presented like a takeout delivery even more noticeable. Finally, prospective guests should also be aware that this is not truly a beachfront property, which may be relevant if that is an important part of the experience you are expecting. Unfortunately, several disappointments accumulated during a very short stay. For guests familiar with other Viceroy properties, particularly Viceroy Snowmass, the difference in the overall level of comfort, attention to detail, and hospitality was noticeable."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 17, 2026

"Had a great stay! The hotel was clean, comfortable, and in a great location. The staff were really friendly and welcoming, especially Ben and Krista at reception, who were both incredibly helpful and made everything easy for us. Would definitely recommend and happily stay again!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 16, 2026

"Great rooms and fun hotel. But my room had ants. All over the place. It was a tad gross."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 13, 2026

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