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Santa Monica · California

The Huntley Hotel

1111 2nd St, Santa Monica, California, 90403

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Check-in
Nov 24, 2026
Check-out
Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Amenities

    Indulge in a relaxing spa tub, maintain your fitness at the fitness center, and explore the area on rented bicycles. Other features include concierge services and babysitting. Enjoy complimentary shuttle rides within 3 miles.

  • Fine Dining and Entertainment

    Savor Californian cuisine with ocean views at The Penthouse restaurant and bar. Or opt for in-room dining. Entertainment options include 60-inch LCD TVs with digital programming and room service.

  • Business and Event Spaces

    Benefit from wired internet, a 24-hour business center, and 5000 sq ft of event space. Ideal for conferences and meetings, with limo service available. Close to popular attractions like Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade.

Book your stay at The Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica for a family-friendly luxury experience!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Attentive service

  • Beautiful aesthetics

At the hotel

Popular amenities

63 listed
  • 24-hour business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • ATM/banking
  • Beach towels
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Braille or raised signage
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Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Organic food
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vegetarian breakfast available

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Safety & cleanliness

  • Multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property

Getting around & access

  • Elevator
  • Free area shuttle

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Express check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Tours/ticket assistance

Services & essentials

  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Conference space
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Limo or town car service available
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups only
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Shopping on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Water dispenser
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wedding services
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Review in focus

364 reviews
10/ 10
The place was simply amazing! This my first of many to come thank you guys for the love
Kenneth · 2025-10-12

The guest experience

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Attentive service
  • Beautiful aesthetics
  • Spacious rooms

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Noise from housekeeping · Long wait times at check-in

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.9

    Consistently praised for great location near dining and attractions.

  • Service9.4

    Many reviews highlight attentive and helpful staff.

  • Room Quality9.4

    Rooms are spacious and beautiful with great ocean views noted.

  • Overall Experience9.4

    Most guests reported a positive overall experience with some minor concerns.

  • Amenities8.9

    Reception of amenities is mixed; positive for roof top bar, but some mention minimal offerings.

  • Value for Money8.9

    Generally good value, though some mention pricey breakfast.

  • Food and Beverage8.9

    Penthouse restaurant and food quality received good reviews.

  • Cleanliness8.4

    Some concerns about mold in the shower and bleach smell indicate cleanliness issues.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

90% of 20 recent stays rated 8+

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Kenneth · 2025-10-12

    “The place was simply amazing! This my first of many to come thank you guys for the love ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Scott · partner · 2025-10-09

    “Just can’t say enough about how great this hotel is. From the check in to check out. Every single staff member was friendly and helpful. Room was gorgeous and we were lucky enough to get the Malibu view but all views are really special. The Penthouse restaurant and bar had impeccable service as well and the food was as amazing as the view, if not more so. It was really beyond our expectations. We will be back. One note, I was initially surprised by the $68 per night valet parking charge. But, was very quickly won over because they invest that fee in service. The valet station was always well staffed and after calling from the room we never had to wait a single moment for our car once downstairs and we went in and out multiple times over our stay. Truly a case where you get what you pay for. Absolutely worth it. ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Richard · 2025-10-08

    “Overall everything was great. Only issue being that the lighting system for my room would not work on my last day. The engineer person never came to try and fix.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Christine · 2025-10-08

    “This hotel was amazing. The staff was so kind and responsive. The valet guys were amazing. The property was very clean and taken care of the food and the bar was amazing. Definitely recommend.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Christine · family with children · 2025-10-07

    “Amazing ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Liliana · partner · 2025-10-06

    “Great hotel. Clean. Nice. Beautiful. And great area for walking!”

  • Guest review

    2/10

    Devan · 2025-10-06

    “No staff was available for check in. Claimed to all be in a meeting and was told to wait. I told valet repeatedly to charge my car and never did. Also, parking ceiling was so low that my trunk door hit it and they don’t warn me or care. Nice and clean property but customer service is severely lacking. ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Chase · 2025-10-06

    “Amazing place as always. ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Alvina · family · 2025-10-06

    “Very nice property right by the beach. Walking distance to bars/restaurants. Very friendly staff and clean rooms. Family friendly as well ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Laura · 2025-10-05

    “Great hotel. Wish the coffee shop was open. Hard to get a coffee in the morning ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Robin · friends · 2025-10-04

    “The staff who greeted us were fabulously welcoming and could not have been kinder and more willing to help.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Imani · family · 2025-10-04

    “Excellent stay. Perfect location to access beaches and restaurants within waking distance. Would repeat a stay here. Hotel clean. Bed very comfortable. ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Vincent · family · 2025-10-04

    “Great stay! Everything is close by.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Pengli · 2025-10-02

    “It’s an easy walk to Ocean Ave and the beach area. Staff were extremely friendly, which made the travel experience even better. Lots of dinning options in the area. I only rented a car for some of the days during my stay, so it was a perfect combination of relaxing staycation for some of the days, and venturing out on others. Instead of an older hotel with less amenities that charges the same price to be “beachfront,” I’d happily stay at the Huntley again which is a nicer option that’s just one more block away from the beach. As someone living on the east coast, that walking distance was nothing. In fact, I very much enjoyed the walk under LA weather! ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Susan · 2025-10-01

    “A great spot to access Santa Monica and other areas close by. Lovely rooms, well appointed and comfortable. ”

  • Loved it!

    10/10

    Julie · 2025-09-29

    “Beautiful room, great view of ocean! This was our 2nd time to stay at theis hotel.”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Patrick Perry Allen · partner · 2025-09-29

    “Hotel staff was very respectful and courteous. The valet staff was a lil different they got other customers cars when we came before them, when finally got my car we had to walk down to the alley to get it. So we left from the alley instead come out on California st. ”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Clifford · family · 2025-09-29

    “Na”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Kari · partner · 2025-09-29

    “Clean. And nice”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Lawrence · 2025-09-28

    “Alright ”

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