Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

A large driveway and a sleek, glass-clad section in the façade make the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel stand out among its neighbors along Ocean Avenue. The hotel is upscale but not flamboyant, with subdued, ocean-inspired interiors rather than grand spaces full of marble and glitz. Topped with a huge skylight and featuring large windows on all sides, the atrium-style lobby feels inviting and relaxed. Big armchairs in blue and neutral hues make it a pleasant spot for mingling or unwinding, while area rugs and carpeting in an ocean palette muffle the noise coming from the exterior corridors set overlooking the reception area. The outdoors is particularly appealing, with towering palm trees, a bi-level pool deck with ocean views, and an intimate section overlooking the beach, complete with fire pits, seating, and a gurgling fountain. Guests at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel are a good mix of business travelers and families. While some common areas can feel overrun with corporate guests when several conferences take place on-site at the same time, the vibe is generally laid-back and relaxing. Location Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is located on Ocean Avenue, a wide, palm-fringed boulevard lined with private residences and upscale hotels (including Casa del Mar) west of Downtown Los Angeles. Although it is not actually on the beach, getting there is easy: guests can take the back door of the hotel, cross the street, and walk past the lovely garden (a sort of ready-made wedding location). The hotel is also nicely situated a five-minute walk from the Santa Monica Pier, which features games, rides, and an iconic Ferris wheel. Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade, an outdoor strip mall home to dozens of local and chain stores, restaurants and bars, is about 15 minutes away on foot. Other local attractions, including Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Boulevard, and Universal Studios can be reached by car in about 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The hotel is about a 15-minute drive from Los Angeles International Airport, but it can take up to an hour to get there during rush hour. Features Aside from easy access to a lovely stretch of Santa Monica Beach, the hotel features a two-tier pool deck complete with a narrow heated pool long enough for laps, dozens of loungers, a whirlpool, and ocean views. Pool concierges go around the pool several times per day offering chilled towels, Evian mist, smoothies, and fresh fruit. The gym is big and features a wide range of cardio and strength-training machines. The adjacent locker rooms offer showers with free toiletries. The Loews is a popular event venue thanks to its over 17,000 square feet of indoor meeting space and ample outdoor areas that can be rented for the day. Catering services and audiovisual equipment are available for a fee, and the hotel has its own dedicated events team that can help with a wide range of other requests. The hotel also features a 24-hour business center. #luxuryhotel #aurora #decembertravel #nyedestinations #unforgettableexperiences #newyearstravel