My wife and I celebrated our 30th anniversary this evening at the Huntley hotel. Specifically at the bar on the top floor. The bartender, David, was absolutely fabulous. Super knowledgeable, kind, warm, and extremely professional. I've been in hospitality, industry for 30 years, and I'd give David an A+! He could gI've master classes on how to treat guests. He's that good. read more

On the day of my wedding, I chose this place to celebrate with my family and friends. We ordered a few bottles of champagne to toast together. I asked the bartender to leave the bottles on ice at the counter with some glasses so I could pour for my guests myself. He refused, insisting that he needed to pour the drinks. He then deliberately poured larger servings than I wanted, clearly trying to make us finish the bottles faster so we would buy more. When I asked him to pour less champagne, he laughed and said, "Oh, you want to maximize the bottle," which felt disrespectful and inappropriate--especially on my wedding day, and while everyone was already spending money on drinks. My brother-in-law paid for a couple of bottles of champagne, closed the check, signed it, and left. About an hour later, the same bartender came to me and asked me to pay for those bottles, claiming the check had never been closed and suggesting I ask my brother-in-law for the money. At that point, I was extremely upset because I personally saw my brother-in-law close and sign the check. After speaking with the manager, the truth came out: the bartender had mistakenly closed a different check using my brother-in-law's card. When he realized his error, instead of admitting it, he tried to cover it up and make me pay. This caused unnecessary stress and wasted time on what should have been one of the happiest days of my life. In addition, we had called in advance to ask if we could bring our own cake and were clearly told yes, it would not be a problem. However, when the cake arrived, we were suddenly told that outside food was not allowed. This contradiction added even more frustration for me and my guests. Because of this experience, neither I nor my guests will ever return to this place, no matter how nice the location is, unless that bartender is no longer working there. His behavior was unprofessional and disrespectful, and he should be focused on pleasing customers--not creating conflict. The manager was polite and cordial, but he should have addressed his employee's mistake directly instead of involving me during my wedding celebration. read more

This hotel is lovely, and it's in a prime location in Santa Monica. You're just a short walk away from lots of shopping / eateries, and of course the beach. The hotel is impeccably decorated. It's chic and classy - I could've posted up for hours in the lobby and people watched. Gene's coffee is also adorably decorated. Our room was amazing! We must've been upgraded to a suite, because our room was very large and even had a sectional couch. I stayed with my Mom and my daughter and there was plenty of room for all of us and our things. Beds are also super comfortable, and they even had turn down service at the end of the day. I'm deducting a star because the touch lighting system was horrible!! Touch lighting is my least favorite thing ever. It was impossible to figure out the lights. Maybe that's just a me thing, but I am always here for a traditional light switch. There isn't much outdoor space, but they do have a small 'pool' area with some chairs and a little hot tub. The hot tub was broken during our stay unfortunately. Overall - The Huntley is a clean, classy and comfortable hotel in a great location. read more

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I had an excellent experience staying here, it was conveniently located in Santa Monica, it had 24/7 access to valet with in and out privileges, and hotel security had me feeling very comfortable here. The amenities were nice and I really liked the rooms, the shower had great pressure and the water got, and stayed hot. Also, I always love a robe and slippers, and the bed was the right firmness as well. The room even had a partial ocean view from the window, which let in plenty of natural light during the day. Everything looked clean and contemporary, and the room didn't feel cramped even with a desk and chair in there along with the bed. read more

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We stayed here for a overnight stay in the area before an early flight from LAX. I wanted to be near the beach but with things like a fun rooftop bar or a pool and this spot had both. Check in was easy and so was check out- the space is renovated and trendy. The rooms are pretty small but the beds are comfy, with good pillows and updated light switches, etc to a more futuristic touch. The shower was nice and so were the products, but I was surprised by the two in one body wash and shampoo - usually a place of this caliber would have 3 separate items. Bell staff was helpful and we really loved the amenity of having a driver take you and pick you up within 3 miles - we used it a bunch in the short time we were there and the drivers were absolutely awesome. We did not use the pool or the gym but both looked small but nicely maintained. Our only bummers of the trip were that the coffee spot closed early on the Sunday randomly and I really wanted to have a matcha (advertised hours are until 6 but they were closed by 3). Also the front desk staff incorrectly told us we couldn't take an uber to your departure terminal at LAX but I googled it and saw it was not true. We did use their car service to the airport ($80 fee) because we wanted piece of mind but do note that at this time (May 2025) ubers can still take you TO the airport directly. read more

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I had a great stay here - there are definitely some fantastic views to enjoy! However, do make sure to take a good look at room views before booking. I chose to pay a bit more in hopes that the Panoramic King would offer a bit more of a panorama. In reality, the bathroom has a nice view and then you walk into the bedroom which then has another, different nice view - but there is no cohesiveness in the view. The view in the bathroom looks out over some building and out to the ocean, where as the bedroom view is on the opposite side, overlooking the city and mountains. It was still beautiful but not cohesively panoramic - just window views in the bathroom and bedroom. The blinds were broken in the bathroom as well, so just something I had to deal with while trying to enjoy the views. But nevertheless, the views are stunning especially from the Penthouse Restaurant. The food on the other hand was just okay. However, if you're staying at the hotel it's so convenient making it easy to enjoy a meal or drinks throughout the day. They also have a cafe next to the lobby where I enjoyed the most delicious Honey Latte and bought a candle that was the same fragrance throughout the lobby (which always smelled so amazing!) The also have a complimentary ride service that will drive you within 3 miles (I think until 7pm?) I didn't get a chance to try it since the area is walkable and anywhere that I couldn't walk to was much farther away, but still - it's a nice service offering. Overall though, I had a convenient and peaceful stay! read more

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Booked this hotel direct as Expedia and other sites had slightly higher prices. However I now realize they would have been a better deal. Per other reviews, between taxes and their $35/night resort fee (for what I'm not sure?) the direct price was higher. Like other reviews, I was a bit surprised to have over $80/night in taxes and fees. Nothing mentioned during booking or check in but I'm sure there was some fine print. The hotel is located on a quiet street one block from Ocean Ave and service was very good. Room was large with updated bath and bed was comfy with nice sheets. Nespresso machine, minibar (with prices much lower than bar upstairs!!) Downside is the building must be an old apartment converted to hotel. So air con had to work hard in room, and if you looked close some details were shabby (see ventilation system above check in desk). Penthouse restaurant on top floor is nice once for the sunset but mad expensive. Drinks are $19+ and wine was over the top. However the food was really good and decent portions. We didn't use any amenities like the pool which was basically in the back alley. There is also a coffee shop in the lobby but we never went down that hall for some reason. The Fairmont is across street and has a nice restaurant (Fig) and early open coffee shop. Worth a stop. I wouldn't return due to taxes and fees. Plenty of other options in town but if not an issue read more

Do not let any woman you know stay here alone!!! Human traffickers are camped out in the lobby looking for solo female travelers. Avoid at all costs. Zero stars! And the staff do not care about your safety whatsoever and know what's going on. I was approached by a very friendly, chatty 6 ft tall woman in the lobby with a shorter darker man. She kept inviting me to have a cigarette with her or to get some fresh air and keep chatting. She then escalated to inviting me to their room or to get food. It didn't strike me as odd until another gentleman pulled me aside and asked if they were my friends. I said no and he warned me to get away from them immediately. He said these folks were known entities and to be very cautious. This story could have ended very differently so be careful if you have to be at The Huntley in Santa Monica. Also these crappy 150 sq ft rooms had paper thin walls. You could hear every word said by people in the hallways and neighboring rooms. And the rooms have 1 inch gaps under the doors to the hallways so random people can talk to you while you poop. Response to Brendan the Manager: I spoke to 6 different employees about the pimp and prostitutes taking over 2 separate areas of your hotel. They did not care. And thank you for your suggestion of speaking with the authorities. That's a great idea! And describing the predators that you allow in your establishment is not the definition of profiling. read more

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I didn't get to do my content because we weren't able to connect to the internet. The front desk did nothing to assist with the situation. We spoke to one person and they were trying to help but then she transferred us to someone else which did nothing to help us. It wasn't resolved and we ended up losing our contracts read more

Omg !! I had the best meal of my life! I got the pumpkin tortellini, and the caramel popcorn cheesecake. The pumpkin dish tasted like October! If October had a flavor this would be it! I have been dreaming about that dish ever since! read more

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The view here from the bar is insanely good. This is a great spot for come for a drink. We live in town and bring people here to really get a chance to see Santa Monica. The service is fast. The bartenders are nice. You may need to get a reservation to get the tables next to the windows. We usually just sit at the bar. P.S. the best views are from the bathroom. Ha! read more

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We had stayed at the Huntley hotel for 3 nights. I thought the rooms were decent and well-lit; however, I was not satisfied with the customer service. First, this hotel requires you to use their parking valet. There was one night where I left my bag in the car after they took my cars. I informed the parking attendant, who then asked me to walk down 2-3 floors to go get my bag myself. Also, for some reason, the parking attendant(s) always helped me open my car door, but not my wife, after I gave them a substantial tip. read more

My friend was in town for 5 days visiting from Atlanta. I was luck to join him. FIRST of all...the room was spacious and immaculate. The bed (King) was amazing. All the shower stuff was high end. THE tub was deep and comfortable for 2. We had a corner room so we had a view of the beach. Front desk were so helpful and friendly. Our stay included free bike rentals for 4hrs. The Penthouse Restaurant on the top floor was SOOOO beautiful and well decorated. The atmosphere was romantic and cozy. FOOd was out of this world. Couldn't have asked for a better time than his last night here. And the lobby smelt SOOOOOO GOOD. It smells like plumeria. We'll worth the money at this luxury hotel. Downfall: House service was a bit sloppy. I had the iron out and wasn't put away. Didn't clean up my cocktail glass, didn't leave me any new coffee creamer. read more

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The first time here Service: The front desk staff was nice but had trouble finding our reservation in their system. The valet and bell hop were also great at providing great service and were so nice welcoming us to the hotel. Food: We ate at the hotel at the penthouse restaurant located on the top level of the hotel. The views of the beach and the city are great. It's a big space with a big bar. During the day, it's bright and light with plenty of sun coming through the windows. At night, it's dim lighting and accent lighting that makes it feel like a totally different place. The food is great and high-end. I have to say it was a joy tasting good quality food. The drinks were a little weak but not too bad. Atmosphere: The atmosphere is great throughout the hotel. The spaces are nicely decorated and well designed. They offer free golf carts to get around the city, and the gym is free for the first 4 hours. The other guests were great, and we had no issues. Location: It's located in Santa Monica, CA, near the beach Room: We got the Malibu suite, which was amazing, and it was big with a separate living room space. The bed was comfortable, and the closet was a walk-in, and the bathro was huge with a separate shower, toilet roo, and tub. The tub was missing the stopper, so we could use it, and the refrigerator wasn't getting cold, so we couldn't store things in it. The entry door is digital and allows you to use different lighting to determine your status. The furniture was really nice and the room was so nice aesthetically. The view was amazing with the ocean, mountains, and the city in your view. Price: It was on the high end. The Malibu Suite room was $1,000 for one night, and they charge $25 an hour for a late checkout. The restaurant was also pricey but worth it. And there is a separate fee for valet when you checkout. Just heads up. read more

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From the valets to the front desk staff this hotel is our happy place in Santa Monica. It's not only beautiful but cozy too. Small boutique hotels are our favorite and The Huntley does not disappoint. We were upgraded to our favorite corner room with so much space. The beds are comfy and we love the shower. The Penthouse is such a wonderful place to eat and drink The smell in the lobby I want to bottle up and take home. read more

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Good hotel, fairly priced and great convenient location as I was visiting for work, down the street. I'll likely stay again, however, check in and out took a while as they were understaffed. Everyone I interacted with was incredibly friendly except a woman who was pretty dismissive about WiFi experience I was having. For what it's worth, the issues subsided by the time I woke the following day. Also, the advertised house car was unusable as I wanted to check out and grab a short ride to work at 8am but the service doesn't start til 11am I guess. read more

A year passed since I first stayed and dinned at the Huntely. I was pleasantly surprised to reunite with Mandy and Manju. Both ladies recognized us, made us feel at home and welcomed us back with open arms. Because of them, they make Huntley Hotel feel like my home away from home. Beautiful, spacious and clean rooms, friendly service and a team designated to make each new and returning guests feel special. My friends and I enjoyed our visit and vowed to revisit Huntley and Penhouse. Exceptional views, decor and location; our stay will forever be engraved in our memories thanks to our personable treatment. read more

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A few more details I thinks is important to add. When I called the very first time to "negotiate" the price for my room. I kept trying to end the call but the lovely gal that was "selling" me offering two Complimentary breakfast's included each morning, this actually sealed the deal. I always stay at properties that offer this. We've done it all thru Europe and beyond. To notice the 2 separate charges for the Penthouse was annoying. When I'm having such a great visit with my daughter I don't want drama of any kind. At this point as I was begging for forgiveness I need to mention this. The charges were $81.74 & $13.82. That's my tip money! The house angels, the barmen, hostesses, the bellhops and the best front desk staff took good care of me and I made sure they were well compensated for their hard work. The strike definitely hit a cord because Ive worked in the food/bev industry my entire teens and 20's. I get it! Alsa this is the end of my short story about my interaction with the Huntley. I'm so excited to come back in mid-December and stay at a spot I've been curious about since my first visit to Santa Monica in the early 90's. read more

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We stayed for a week and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The beds were comfy and the rooms were clean and spacious. Our room came with a sofa bed. My little one loved having his own bed. He also enjoyed a daily trip to the treasure chest. The treasure chest was filled with little toys that he enjoyed rummaging through. The best part of staying at the hotel is the complimentary ride service. Jorge made our trip. He drove us to and from the pier. He took us to the movies. We walked around and then when we were finished adventuring, he picked us up again. He gave us loads of recommendations for places to see and things to do. Everyone we encountered was top notch and wonderful. But, Jorge was a step above in his hospitality and kindness. The staff at the Huntley Hotel made our trip feel so special. read more

I usually stay at the Proper Hotel in when visiting Santa Monica but wanted to try out a different hotel. We booked one night at the Huntley. The valet, front desk staff were all amazing but my only complaint/concern was the cleanliness of the hotel. When tucking ourselves in bed, we found some brown stains on our bedding which was disgusting. We immediately called for the room service which they came up promptly and switched it out. read more

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Huntley hotel is only a couple blocks away from Santa Monica beach! However, you can tell that this hotel has aged because the toilet was broken during our stay, and the phones were not working! The parking situation is not ideal or you will have to pay valet! However, the beds are a super comfortable, and they definitely have a clean aesthetic to make up for the older building. There is a bar/restaurant upstairs! And it is open to non-guest. I had the expectation that we would go to a pool, but they said that there was a Jacuzzi next to the valet. And I was not interested in laying out where there are many cars! So that was a bummer! read more

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The weather was just right, although the water was a little chilly after you get in. You get used to it after a while although I'm used to Florida beaches with white sand and Clearwater. I didn't mind the murkiness of this water because I was with family and having a good time definitely will return. read more

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Amazing experience! Everyone is so nice and friendly, especially Tiago at valet and Sasho the bell hop, who are incredibly good at their job and wonderful people! read more

I greatly enjoyed my stay at the Huntley. Conveniently located in Santa Monica so most restaurants and attractions are a short walk. A hotel SUV to shuttle you to locations within 4 miles is a great amenity and the penthouse rooftop is wonderful for dinner and drinks, especially in the evening. I will stay here again. The only downside is the spa is small and the little cafe in the lobby is overpriced for what is offered. read more

Stunning hotel from entry to our room. Staff was incredible and we will definitely be staying here again. Luxury defined read more

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Pretty unimpressed with our last stay... Our door did NOT reach the bottom of the floor, meaning there was a huge gap between the bottom of the door and the floor. It's almost as if the entire 6th level was flooded because it's so uneven. Also, the beds were extremely uncomfortable. Edwin was so kind at check in, 5 stars for his customer service, but the entire place was going through a system turn over... so everything seemed slow. Not a great stay, overpriced and not much to offer it seems. . read more

We've used this hotel in the past as we have employees come in town often for work and it's close. Unfortunately, they have chosen to add resort fees to their billing, which basically doubles the cost you're seeing online or even when you book with points. These are added to your bill afterwards and are extremely high for a hotel that has no amenities other than a view! We will not be using this hotel ever again read more

I only like it because the top floor is the penthouse restaurant what an awesome view

Stayed here for a staycation with my fiancé! We loved that they had bikes for us to ride and we LOVED the rooftop bar with the glass elevator! So much fun! The beds are super comfy and the rooms clean! We had great drinks and a super delicious cheeseboard! Thanks Huntley! Hopefully we can come back soon! read more

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Reserved a suite for two nights- the staff could not get our TV internet working- called down the first night manager Gretchen- said she would fix this the next morning- we'll that didn't happen- called Gretchen again- she said she will try something n her end- it's been 40 min and no call back- Seriously- we needed a procedure at St. John's hospital- we just wanted to relax- and this hotel was recommended - bad choice- 500.00-600.00 per night and you can't get the stupid TV to work- This whole experienced added stress! read more

Nice hotel. Although the basic structure has been here since 1962, you would think it was built in the last 10 or 15 years. Sure if you know a little about construction, you'd realize that the building is not new. None the matter, every visible surface has been changed and modernized. Bathrooms look like designer bathrooms in million dollar homes. Rooms are American size. Quite refreshing g coming from our trip in Europe three months ago. The roof top Penthouse (100% indoors) is a restaurant with a marvelous view. (Make a reservation well in advance.) I'm writing this in August of 2023. for those who have had problems with homeless in Santa Monica, those problems have moved to other neighborhoods as the Democrats finally realized that tourism dried up because of these problems. 3rd street Promenade, a block away has likewise been sanitized. I still wouldn't roam in dark alleys at night alone and remember to not keep ANY ITEMS in your car in view. Note to front desk team : you need more people for check ins the lobby is too small to hold 40 people with their luggage. read more

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Beautiful hotel with the most amazing staff. The room was perfect for our needs and who can forget the view from both windows. The bedroom allowed for picturesque scenery of the hills and ocean while the bathroom offered grand ocean views. Everything about this stay was perfect. Safe walking distance to restaurants and shopping. If that's not what you're interested in them go to The Penthouse for dining and drinks. My family can not wait for another trip. read more

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I had a great stay at the Huntley this past week. Everything in my room was spotless and the room was extremely well appointed. I even tried the room service and though expensive, it was worth every penny. Delivered to the room hot and delicious. Everything was very well seasoned and flavorful. The hotel is in a very convenient location to the PCH, the promenade, and Main St. Didn't get a chance to check out the restaurant at the top or the pool area but I'll definitely be staying here again when I'm back in LA. The only drawback about my room was there was some noise above me from what sounded like a service closet or supply room. I'll be asking for their quietest room next time. read more

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What a lovely bar.Beautiful appointments great view,wonderful fireplace and great drinks The perfect place for a couple to enjoy one another read more

Two stars for the view. Otherwise would be zero. Tasteless food ridiculously high prices.

Great, short 2 night stay at this hotel. Excellent location in a predominantly quieter, residential section of Santa Monica yet within walking distance to many places of interest--including Palisades Park and Third Street Promenade . Received a complimentary upgrade to a Suite upon check in with a nice partial view of the ocean. Fantastic rooftop restaurant and bar with amazing panoramic views. Would definitely stay here again. read more

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Unimpressed, the place is outdated, rooms feel cramped, front desk is not friendly & helpful ...

We recently stayed at the hotel and had a bridal shower for my daughter. I highly recommend this location. Mandy and her team were absolutely amazing. The food was amazing, the service was amazing, everything was awesome. read more

Good modern hotel in a great location. It's actually the most modern hotel I have ever stayed in which is saying a lot. The rooms are very handsome, if I may say so. They have status lights for DND, clean, and cleaned which is really cool. The light fixtures and plugs are all modern too. There was a slight smell of mold throughout but it wasn't that bad. Room service was speedy and friendly. The valets were very attentive and friendly as well. We have stayed in the Fairmont around the corner a few times and each have their pros and cons. Mainly price, view, and room size. read more

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Their customer server sucks to be honest. I offered to give them any amount of cash deposit to book a room. I just didn't have a credit card, and the manager had the authority to book me the room, but instead size to lose out on good business. Because of this, I never stay the Huntley again read more