Huntley Santa Monica Beach
Wilshire/Montana Neighborhood Coalition, Santa Monica
Hotel in Santa Monica, United States
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Elevated Pacific Vantage
Why go
Huntley Santa Monica Beach is a practical Santa Monica choice for travelers who want a polished coastal base without committing to a larger resort stay. Its 2025 Preferred Hotels L.V.X. Collection recognition helps the luxury case; suite upgrades make sense mainly when room time and extra space are central to the trip.
About Huntley Santa Monica Beach
For Huntley Santa Monica Beach, the verified decision points are limited but useful: it is in Santa Monica, the dress code is smart casual, it is listed in the Preferred Hotels L.V.X. Collection for 2025. That makes the safest booking read a hotel-first one: evaluate whether a Santa Monica base and the hotel's overall positioning fit your trip, rather than relying on unverified assumptions about specific amenities, dining, pricing, or room categories.
If you are comparing Santa Monica stays, keep the analysis simple and evidence-led. Use Our full Santa Monica hotels guide for the broader hotel scan, compare Huntley Santa Monica Beach with options such as Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Hotel Oceana -- Santa Monica, Maison Twenty Seven, Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts. For planning around the stay, you can also use Our full Santa Monica restaurants guide, Our full Santa Monica bars guide, Our full Santa Monica experiences guide, Our full Santa Monica wineries guide.
Upgrade only if the room is the point of the stay
Because verified public details here are thin, do not assume a specific room, suite, view, service format, or amenity package without checking the current booking terms directly. The practical question is whether you want Huntley Santa Monica Beach as your Santa Monica base and whether the available room category at the time of booking matches the way you plan to use the hotel.
Who should choose it among Santa Monica hotel options
Choose Huntley Santa Monica Beach if its Santa Monica setting, smart-casual tone, Preferred Hotels L.V.X. Collection status align with the kind of stay you want. If you are deciding among other premium hotel options, compare it naturally with Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Fairmont Miramar Santa Monica, Hotel Oceana -- Santa Monica, Maison Twenty Seven, Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts.
Quick reference: book it for a Santa Monica hotel stay with a polished positioning signal; verify any specific amenity, room, dining, or service detail before treating it as part of the value.
Inside Huntley Santa Monica Beach
Planning details
- Location
- 1111 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Website
- thehuntleyhotel.com
- Phone
- +1 855-998-5323
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Huntley reads like a city hotel that makes its verticality the main feature. On Second Street it presents a straightforward, mid‑rise arrival rather than resort theatrics; its identity emerges on the upper floors and roof, where Pacific sight lines and a prominent rooftop bar define the guest experience. The hotel’s social energy centers on that elevated amenity, giving it a contemporary, trend-forward feel that sits comfortably between boutique charm and full-service scale. It feels urban and lively without pretending to be beachfront, favoring skyline-facing design cues over seaside pageantry.
Best For
The Huntley works well for travelers who want proximity to Santa Monica’s sand and scene without beachfront pricing. Business travelers get full-service hotel amenities in a compact, well-positioned property; couples and short-stay leisure guests benefit from upper-floor views and a standout rooftop bar for evening drinks. It’s a practical pick for weekend escapes when you want easy access to the water and a convivial rooftop vantage point, and it suits anyone who values a hotel with a social heart rather than a sprawling resort footprint.
Stay Tips
Book an upper-floor room if ocean sight lines matter — the hotel’s description notes that the Pacific horizon is visible from higher rooms. Plan to visit the rooftop bar (the property’s most recognized feature) for drinks and views; it’s the primary social draw and the best place to appreciate the Huntley’s positioning a block from Ocean Avenue. Because the property trades beachfront address for value and design, prioritize rooms and rooftop access when making reservations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated and relaxed with natural light, modern luxury, and serene coastal elegance.
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About the Stay
- Rooms
- 204
- Property Style
- Modern Coastal Luxury Tower Blending City Vibrancy and Beach Serenity
- Design Style
- Elegant Contemporary with Innovative Designs by Thomas Schoos
Planning details
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Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to Look If This Is Not the Fit
Cross-shop Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts if the hotel needs to feel more like a residential retreat. Cross-shop Fairmont Miramar Santa Monica if a larger resort environment is the priority.
Hotel context
How It Compares
Against Fairmont Miramar Santa Monica and Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Huntley Santa Monica Beach is the cleaner pick for travelers who want a polished independent stay without making the resort itself the main event. The Fairmont choices make more sense for guests who want a bigger hotel footprint and a stronger resort feel; Huntley is better for a calmer base and easier decision-making.
Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts and Hotel Oceana -- Santa Monica are stronger cross-shops when the stay should feel more residential and hotel-led. Pick Oceana if the room and property are expected to carry more of the trip. Pick Huntley if Santa Monica access matters more than spending long blocks of time on-property.
Maison Twenty Seven is the more intimate alternative. It is better for travelers who dislike larger hotel energy; Huntley is the safer choice for an easy Santa Monica stay with a more conventional hotel setup.
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Compare Huntley Santa Monica Beach
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Huntley Santa Monica Beach | Santa Monica | Preferred Hotels L.V.X. Collection 2025 |
| Fairmont Miramar Santa Monica | Los Angeles | 2024 Michelin 1 Key |
| Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows | Santa Monica | No published awards |
| Maison Twenty Seven | Santa Monica | No published awards |
| Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts | Los Angeles | 2026 Forbes Recommended2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel CollectionStar Wine Lists 20262025 Forbes Recommended |
| Hotel Oceana -- Santa Monica | Santa Monica | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the dining at Huntley Santa Monica Beach?
The verified data does not establish a specific dining concept, cuisine, menu format, or meal service. Treat the hotel primarily as a Santa Monica stay, confirm current dining details directly before booking around them.
How does Huntley Santa Monica Beach compare to nearby hotels?
Huntley Santa Monica Beach is a Santa Monica hotel with smart-casual positioning and Preferred Hotels L.V.X. Collection status for 2025. For comparison, look at Fairmont Miramar Santa Monica, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Oceana -- Santa Monica, Maison Twenty Seven.
How is the pool and spa at Huntley Santa Monica Beach?
The verified data does not establish specific pool or spa details. If those amenities are central to the trip, confirm current facilities directly and compare them with other Santa Monica hotel options before booking.
What is check-in like at Huntley Santa Monica Beach?
The verified data does not establish a specific check-in style or arrival experience. Confirm current check-in details directly with the hotel before relying on them for trip planning.
Do loyalty programs work at Huntley Santa Monica Beach?
The hotel is listed in the Preferred Hotels L.V.X. Collection for 2025. Any loyalty value depends on the current Preferred Hotels terms and the rate you book, so verify benefits before assuming they apply.
When is the best time to book Huntley Santa Monica Beach?
The verified data does not establish a specific best booking window or seasonal pricing pattern. Compare live rates for your Santa Monica dates and confirm cancellation terms before booking.
How is the location of Huntley Santa Monica Beach?
Huntley Santa Monica Beach is in Santa Monica. The verified data does not support a more specific location description here, so use the city as the reliable location reference.
