Holiday Inn Santa Monica Beach at the Pier
- 4 out of 5
- Avg. Member Rating
- 10
- Reviews
Surprisingly Awesome
- November 18, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I have to be honest. I wasn't expecting much from a Holiday Inn, but it was excellent! The room was large and clean, there were bathrobes and even extra towels just for the beach. The staff were all nice and helpful, even bringing us silverware when the place we ordered in from forgot. Plus, you need key access for even the lower level floors which made us feel extra safe. Speaking of, there was also an in-room safe and free WI-FI. I have to say the only thing I didn't care for was the room service menu, but I am a very picky eater. I highly recommend this hotel and am already planning my next stay here.
Frequent Visitor
- July 13, 2008
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I stay at this specific hotel frequently for business travel. It is basically no frills. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfortable; the staff is always courteous and helpful. It is within walking distance of some restaurants, but really you need to drive to find most options you would want. It does tend to get loud at times (though I ignore it); the beach is 'nearby', about 4-5 blocks away. It does offer a free internet connection, which for my business travel purposes is really all I need. There is no free breakfast provided, though there is a restaurant onsite (which I've never eaten at). I've probably stayed in this hotel 50+ nights, and I can't say I've ever had any problems; then again, it's just a comfortable room to sleep and do some work in.
Misrepresented/ Overpriced
- March 28, 2008
- Rated 1 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
This hotel is ACTUALLY on the Pacific Coast Highway. We had a second floor room that the cars and trucks started driving through at 5 am. The pool is on the highway and there is such a high noise level, you can't sit and read a book. There is construction going on the street side. The hotel would not change my room when I asked 5 minutes after checking in. With fees, taxes and parking, the room was almost $300.00 per night. The pictures don't show the REAL place. My daughter and I were visiting colleges in the Los Angeles area and this hotel is not worthy of a three star rating.
Little Bang for the Buck!
- March 17, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
I didn't encounter the noise problems that other people mentioned, and my room was on the 6th floor right over the highway, with partial ocean view. The location is great, the rooms were what is to be expected from a Holiday Inn (nothing spectacular). My biggest complaint was the price, it felt I was paying 5star rates for 3star stay. Not to mention the $23 per day ADDITIONAL parking fees. Don't fool yourself though, there is no such thing as free parking in Santa Monica, and the garages through out the city do not permit overnight parking. All in all a good stay, but at a very high price for what it is worth.
Great value
- January 22, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
This hotel is just a pleasure! My wife and I had a GREAT time at this hotel. Front desk people were friendly as was all other employees we had contact with...smiles everywhere. The hotel itself has soom age on it but the room and bath room were recently updated. Plus the room has everything you would need, including robes and big beach towels for you to use at the beach WOW. This is also the best location you'll find, you are in the middle and so close to everything we parked the car and walked ...Venice, beach, peir and third street food and shops. Food at the resturaunt for breakfast the best, I had skillet steak and eggs. To get any better hotel or location you will pay hundreds more and may not get but dollar more value!