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Viceroy Santa Monica

Los Angeles • Santa Monica • SPLURGE

avg. $396 / night

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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

2,841 reviews

"Gorgeous hotel with such a unique SolCal vibe. Perfectly located in one of the best spots in Santa Monica, with views & easy access to the best areas. I’d highly recommend this hotel for its style, relaxed and sleek appeal. Beautifully comfortable and spacious rooms that match or even exceed the pictures online! The helpful staff gave me a fabulous recommendation as I wanted to see the sites with no hassle…they recommended Chuck as a driver. What a golden recommendation, I have visited LA many times and Chuck showed me great hidden areas that only a local would know. He’s friendly, knowledgeable and it was a pleasure to have him show me around LA. If you need a driver/ tour guide Chuck is the best in town!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 21, 2026

"Great hotel, very helpful staff. Their best recommendation was an amazing driver/tour operator Chuck, a Santa Monica local who arranged an amazing tour for us. I’d investigated the options to hire an Escalade myself, taking into account all the insurance waivers, fuel etc it actually worked out not much more money to have Chuck drive us for a whole day in an amazingly comfortable SUV. He was an absolute treasure, professional, helpful and a genuinely nice guy. He also does airport pick ups that drop you to the actual terminal not the transit area. 5* service all round."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 21, 2026

"Awesome hotel awesome service"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 21, 2026

"We had a great stay at the viceroy this past weekend! The room was spacious and well decorated, bed was very comfortable and bathroom had great lighting for getting ready. The staff were all extremely gracious and helpful, Shaunique in particular made us feel very welcome!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 20, 2026

"My stay at the Viceroy Santa Monica was amazing. The atmosphere was a perfect balance between luxury and comfort. The accommodations were outstanding—my room was beautiful, spotless, and comfortable. Every detail in the room, from the bedding to the bathroom, felt like luxury but, like I was home. The dining options exceeded expectations, with fresh, flavorful dishes and excellent presentation. Whether it was breakfast, premium coffee, and juice in the morning or the light lunhes my team had, everything I tried was delicious. What truly made the experience memorable, though, was the overall service and ambiance. The staff were attentive, friendly, and genuinely wanted to make my stay enjoyable. Combined with the hotel’s prime location and relaxing vibe, it created an experience that was both indulgent and refreshing. I would absolutely recommend the Viceroy Santa Monica to anyone looking for a high-quality stay with great food, beautiful accommodations, and a seamless experience from start to finish."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 19, 2026

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