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Hotel Shangri-La Santa Monica: Traveller Reviews

4.0 of 5
1301 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Hotel Shangri-La Santa Monica
Ranked #17 of 34 hotels in Santa Monica
4.0 of 5 stars 267 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Pool area(11)
  • Great location(10)
  • Art deco(9)
  • Bedroom suite(8)
  • Ocean views(7)
  • Valet parking(6)
  • Rooftop bar(6)
  • Very nice(5)
  • Roof top bar(3)
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Dublin
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“Great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Hotel is situated in a great location. Trying to keep the oldly worldly feel about it, lifts quite old but bedrooms very nice, new and modern. Had a lovely room overlooking the beach. Staff were great and very helpful when booking tours and a Lakers basketball game.

Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
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MattBeukelman, Guest Relations Manager at Hotel Shangri-La Santa Monica, responded to this review
11 February 2012
Premierinndublin:

We appreciate your stay and feedback. We look forward to seeing you the next time you are in beautiful Santa Monica!

Matt Moore
Director of Operations
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great location and top staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Rooms not huge but everything else great. Incredibly quiet for such a central location, fabulous shower, very deep bath, excellent staff, stylish rooms, rooftop bar, excellent breakfast, efficient valet parking. We will definitely be back

  • Stayed February 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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MattBeukelman, Guest Relations Manager at Hotel Shangri-La Santa Monica, responded to this review
11 February 2012
BrownNutOnion -

Thank you for your business. We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Hotel Shangrila very soon!

Safe travels,
Matt Moore
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Sydney
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“pretty good - pretty expensive but would say worth it.....”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
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happy with our stay. Room was very clean but a little on the small side. Shower ran hot and cold which seemed bizarre for such a posh hotel. Location is pretty awesome right on the beach front. Great bar on the roof which offers a sensational sunset. Very friendly staff although the two qyestions we sked the receptionist to get back to us on, didnt happen. Perhaps she just got busy but answers would have been helpful. valet parking was a bit pricey at $34 per day but having said that we did enjoy being able to get the car in and out quickly when needed. Almost $6 for a tiny Toblerone mini-bar chocolate was a bit of rip off to end the holiday though....perhaps hotels should realise that the money they make on mini bars pales in comparison to the negative image it leave with $300 a night customers!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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MattBeukelman, Guest Relations Manager at Hotel Shangri-La Santa Monica, responded to this review
1 February 2012
Hello FindGrantSydney -

We appreciate your business and are happy you enjoyed your stay with us at the Hotel Shangrila. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Thank you,
Matt Moore
Director of Operations
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Dublin, Ireland
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Disappointing!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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Totally agree with the opinions of GCpurple.

Hotel grossly overrated and overpriced. We had a 1 bed partial ocean view suite(no kitchen) The room had no atmosphere, the bathroom was like that of a hospital and the dim lighting only seemed to add to the gloomy characteristics of the hotel. It was the most depressing hotel room I have ever been in. Because of our room location if you opened curtains to brighten the room, you could be seen from street passerbys, and the traffic noise was intolerable.The location is very good though and for that reason I am awarding it 2 stars.

Rohann on front desk was also very pleasant but in general staff were not knowledgable or helpful at all about nearby attractions, transport or tours.

Bathroom amenities were very scarce and bedroom carpet, sofa etc.. were stained. Their was no sense of cleanliness about the place, but perhaps the grey internal doors and dark furnishings contributed to this. This was one hotel room I did not feel safe in.

Breakfast was dreadful. A late checkout request (for 30 mins) was denied.

This also was the last stop on our US tour and was definitely the let down of our trip. Next time, we will stick with Marriott, Hiltons, Sheratons, Fairmonts etc..

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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MattBeukelman, Guest Relations Manager at Hotel Shangri-La Santa Monica, responded to this review
1 February 2012
Hello Igoraontour-

Thank you for staying with us during your recent visit to Santa Monica. We regret the issues that were encountered during your stay. We pride ourselves on our high levels of service but during your stay we missed the mark.

We hope you give us another chance to re-earn your loyalty. Please let me know if you plan to return and I will assist with your arrangements.

Thank you,
Matt Moore
Director of Operations
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Oakland, California
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great location, but no-frills property”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
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Excellent location and nice-sized rooms, but for the price you get absolutely no frills.
We picked the hotel specifically because it had in room kitchens which make life so much easier when you have a toddler (milk, snacks etc). The kitchen was beautiful, well-stocked and looked like it had never been used! Thanks for the coffee maker but no coffee or filters in the room? No dish towels? I felt guilty using the snow white hand towels to clean up toddler messes.

Breakfast was decent. Pool area was fabulous. But I guess for the price I expected some more of the little things that make a hotel so special...

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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MattBeukelman, Guest Relations Manager at Hotel Shangri-La Santa Monica, responded to this review
1 February 2012
Hello missivgirl-

Thank you for your recent stay with us at the Hotel Shangrila. We are happy you enjoyed your suite and our pool courtyard. The next time you are with us we will provide all the items in your kitchen to make your stay more comfortable. Our apologies for this oversight during your last stay.

Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
Matt Moore
Director of Operations
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Address: 1301 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Price range (per night):* 309 AUD - 565 AUD

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