The staff on reception were excellent! So friendly and helpful, they went above and beyond! Daniel on reception was so kind and gave recommendations to us, such a warm welcome! Also, there is a little treasure chest in reception for the children to chose a little toy from and it made my two children SO happy! They were so excited each day to look inside and it made their stay for them.

I think the plunge pool should be a little better advertised as we only found out about it when we were leaving, which was disappointing as the only thing missing from our stay was a swimming pool to enjoy. Also, the valet parking (although nice) is an unusual experience for British people who aren’t used to this and I did feel a little rushed at times to get out of the car and to unpack the bags on arrival. I would have preferred an option to park it myself.

The room was beautiful and very comfortable. We had a nice view. The restaurant was amazing.

The room we booked was not ready when we arrived at 3:30 even though I contacted the hotel who confirmed a 3pm arrival was fine. The room had a specific view that we paid extra for. At 5pm the room was still not ready so we took another room. The person helping us gave a lot of unclear double talk about why the room wasn't ready.

Location was perfect, there is a free parking place 2 streets north from the hotel! On 4th street !

Our stay at Huntley Santa Monica was truly enjoyable. The location is unbeatable – just a short walk to the Santa Monica Pier, beach, and plenty of shops and restaurants, making it easy to explore the area on foot. The neighborhood feels very safe, which added to our comfort during evening strolls. Another big plus was the convenient parking options, which made coming and going stress-free, especially for a busy area like Santa Monica. The hotel itself offered a stylish and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for both rest and exploration. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

Nothing.

Lovely room. Penthouse bar SUPERB

Nil

Clean, beautiful, convenient location, amazing room and very helpful and friendly staff

Perfectly located in Santa Monica, just steps away from the beach and the main attractions in the area. The rooms are spacious, beautifully decorated, and very comfortable. Depending on the category you choose, the view can be absolutely stunning. The service is another highlight — all the staff were extremely attentive, helpful, and friendly throughout the stay. The rooftop restaurant is excellent, both for the quality of the food and the panoramic views. The hot tub is a great bonus, offering a perfect way to relax after a day of exploring. Compared to other options in the area, the Huntley offers great value for money. I’ve stayed there more than once and will definitely return. Highly recommended!

Price of valet

This is the second time I stayed at the Huntley. We enjoyed the first stay so much that we came back again. As before, the hotel is lovely, staff welcoming and the room clean and comfortable.

We had a meal at the Penthouse restaurant. The view was wonderful and food tasty. However, the service was horrible. We waited 15 mins for water and over 30 mins for the food. No explanation or apologies was given for the delay. The episode ruin the meal and cause an overcast on our stay.

Almost every single thing!

Paying $70 a day for valet parking

Loved the staff, especially Vivian, who made my stay comfortable and were super helpful. The driver, Jorge, was also exceptional and a wealth of information. Super great to be able to get around in style and in safety! I travelled solo, and found Santa Monica to be a bit overwhelming/unsafe at times (in the dark, in the day it's absolutely fine), and the hotel was an incredible place to be at. They have bicycles and also the breakfast is exceptional. Highly recommend for solo travellers. Bed was also very comfortable.

Quite expensive, but worth it to stay somewhere nice in Santa Monica. Santa Monica at night is a bit confronting at times. It was also a bit loud, and I woke up from noise a few times, but wouldn't say it was a dealbreaker/impacted my stay