Hotel Shangri-La Santa Monica
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Hotel Shangri-La Review
Situated only 5 minutes on foot from Third Street Promenade, the 4-star Hotel Shangri-La Santa Monica offers a cash machine and a lift. The boutique-style hotel is located in a touristic area, in proximity to the posh Downtown Santa Monica Shopping Center.
The Shangri-La Santa Monica offers a daily continental breakfast in the restaurant. The American-style restaurant overlooks the sea and pampers guests with American dishes. The pool bar is a nice place to enjoy light drinks. It overlooks the sea. Nearby restaurants, including The Penthouse is around a 5-minute stroll from the hotel.
The property enjoys a prime setting in the centre of Santa Monica, 14 minutes on foot from the family Pacific Park. This Santa Monica hotel places you within 20 minutes' walk of Santa Monica State Beach.
The nearby cultural attractions include the historical place museum "Eames House", which is 5 minutes' drive from the accommodation.
Enticing guests with beautiful views of the ocean, some of the 70 rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with such comforts as individual climate control, an iron with ironing board, and central heating. They are furnished with a stone fireplace, and also come with a minibar fridge. Bathrooms include a spa bathtub, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with comforts such as hairdryers and bathrobes. Here you'll also find views of the Pacific Ocean.
Ocean & Santa Monica bus stop is just a minute's drive from Hotel Shangri-La.
Guests also have access to a gym and a heated outdoor pool for a fee. A fitness club and an outdoor swimming pool are available at the Shangri-La. Onsite spa amenities feature a wellness centre along with a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool. The Shangri-La Santa Monica also provides a meeting room and a business centre for those arriving on business.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Iconic hotel with amazing views of the beach and ocean.
- Central location in a modern area a short walk to the Shangri-La.
- Within easy walking distance of Cabo Cantina.
- All rooms are absolutely gorgeous and perfect; have a terrace and a balcony.
- Some units with delightful decor.
- Lovely and delicious breakfast available daily with a granola and a Greek yogurt, to mention but a few.
- A rooftop restaurant that offers Mexican menu on the premises.
- Good outdoor bar.
- Exceptional service provided.
- Rates are great.
- A few past guests were dissatisfied with squeaky beds.
- The bathrooms in some rooms might be quite small.
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable/ Satellite television
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area Electric kettle Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Valet parking
- 24-hour room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Relax
- Outdoor heated swimming pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa & wellness centre
- Jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Cots
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Pacific Park 1.08 km (3543 ft)
- Camera Obscura 370 m (1214 ft)
- Santa Monica Civic Auditorium 1.30 km (4265 ft)
- Angels Attic Museum 1.16 km (3806 ft)
- Santa Monica Yacht Harbor Sign 620 m (2034 ft)
- Santa Monica Looff Hippodrome 690 m (2264 ft)
- Downtown Santa Monica 450 m (1476 ft)
- Palisades Park 780 m (2559 ft)