The hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica at Second Street and Broadway in the Bayside Business District. The hotel is one block from the beach and beautiful Palisades Park, across the street from Santa Monica Place, one of the most stylish and contemporary shopping malls in the L.A. area, and one block from the world renowned Third Street Promenade - four blocks of the most haute cuisine restaurants, thirty movie theaters, shops, street artists and musicians that has become "the" place to relax and "hang out" in L.A. The hotel is also walking distance to Santa Monica Pier and it's old world resort charm and carnival atmosphere. The rooms and suites are nicely decorated with amenities to soothe your needs. Some rooms have an ocean view. The hotel is within walking distance to many restaurants. Medium-size lobby with comfortable seating. The hotel has been lovingly preserved and completely renovated. The hotel offers a delightful old world beach resort charm reminiscent of the grand days of early Santa Monica.