On a residential street, this upscale, art deco hotel is an 8-minute walk from shopping on the 3rd Street Promenade, and a 15-minute walk from Santa Monica State Beach and Pier.

Elegant rooms with glamorous touches offer Wi-Fi, and city or ocean views, plus flat-screen TVs, desks, tufted headboards and designer toiletries. Sophisticated suites add soaking tubs, and living rooms with leather chairs or pull-out sofas. Room service is available 24/7.

Californian cuisine is served in a trendy penthouse restaurant with a lively bar. Amenities include a fitness center, a gift shop/cafe and valet parking. A daily fee covers Wi-Fi and use of the gym.