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Casa del Mar Hotel

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1910 Ocean Way
Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Casa del Mar Hotel
Local(310) 581-5533
Fax(310) 581-5503

1910 Ocean Way
Santa Monica, CA 90405

http://www.hotelcasadelmar.com

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The Open View

The Hotel Casa Del Mar, in Santa Monica, is a 4 star luxury resort. Prices are bound to vary, but those who have stayed say the rates are "reasonable". Those who recommend it say it's perfect for "family". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable" and "great". What travelers said they loved: "the beach", "the staff", and "the room". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Romantic Hotels). Conde Nast placed the hotel on their Gold List. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including MÃlisse , Jiraffe , and Röckenwagner/The Brasserie . Also nearby: Palisades Park , Yankee Doodles , and FIG Gallery . Other local places to consider are Shutters on the Beach and Le Merigot, A JW Marriott Beach Hotel and Spa, Santa Monica .

Message From Casa del Mar Hotel

One spectacular location

  • Take a stroll on the boardwalk
  • Enjoy cocktails at the Veranda
  • Ask about High Tide

If these rooms could talk! Casa del Mar has 129 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites with up to four bedrooms, most of which could tell great stories of the glitteratti who migrated to the beach in the 1920s for fabulous parties and sunbathing. Today, the views of the Pacific coastline are similar, but the luxurious accommodations at Casa now are designed to indulge your every whim, from custom designed, pillow-top beds with Egyptian cotton bedding to opulent bathrooms with hydrotherapy tubs.

Expert Reviews of Casa del Mar Hotel

Citysearch | Hotel Casa Del Mar's deco-redux offers romantic ocean vistas, sensational sunsets and a pricey California cuisine.

With brass and wood accents, this Gatsby-on-the-Pacific-inspired dining room is framed by a fireplace and huge, panoramic windows overlooking the expanse of Santa Monica's beach and boardwalk. The adjacent...
citysearch.com - expert review - 01/02/2007
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Citysearch | Santa Monica's toniest lodging brings a taste of the Riviera to the Westside.

Looking at this stately manor, it's hard to imagine that it once served as a utilitarian military hotel (during WWII) and a drug rehab center. Opened in 1926, Casa Del Mar was originally Club Casa Del Mar, an...
citysearch.com - expert review - 06/12/2006
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Gayot

Santa Monica's landmark on the sand has become a pure jewel by the beach. Casa Del Mar has been lavishly restored to the opulent grandeur it exuded when it opened as Club Casa Del Mar in 1926, built for the...
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User Reviews of Casa del Mar Hotel

Yelp.com Review - by Jackie F.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is gorgeous and the fact its right on the beach makes it the ultimate hotel location. I came here to help out a charity event that took place in the main ballroom for a group of about 350…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tammy P.

1.0 of 5 stars. One word...Coucarachas! I love this place...I live across the freaking street. I go there all the time, it is practically my office...oh, wait it was for while...another story...I digress.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Blonde H.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite place for a drink and conversation. Nothing beats this Five Star Hotel and view. From the Valet parking to the great service from the cocktail waitresses this is a must when visiting or…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy P.

4.0 of 5 stars. The blueberry mojito is amazing. They were not serving food while we were there which was disappointing.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Two words: blueberry mojito. Freaking fabulous. Unfortunately, I didn't order this drink myself, but I tasted someone else's, and it's to die for. It's supposedly one of their signature drinks, and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sagar J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very good service at the bar, and the lounge area overlooks the ocean-- very lovely. Park just past the hotel by the beach & you should find a spot after a few minutes. The drinks were strong & tasty,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! It's a very classy and relaxing venue to have wine and cheese with friends before dinner or come here for dessert. Great place to come with either a date or a group of friends…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael A.

5.0 of 5 stars. KILLER. so, two things you need to know: 1) the Truffle Fries are fried heaven, 2) French Martini's here are 2nd ONLY to Moonshadow's in Malibu. Super-tasty, beautiful ocean view, and good times all…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacey M.

4.0 of 5 stars. burger and champagne man with bad cologne please leave
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brook M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hotel Casa del Mar is right on the beach in Santa Monica. It's what I would call a high end boutique hotel, with a spa, pool, bar, and conference facilities. The rooms are $600 , even if you're not…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tina P.

5.0 of 5 stars. two of my favorite hotels right next door to eachother! lucky me! my fondest memories of the casa del mar are not from staying there, but from when i was a local. An old boyfriend and I spent…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Denis S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Really classic and cool feel to it. The bar area is HUGE, which could be a good and bad thing. It definitely doesn't get full very often, but the problem is that even when there are a good amount of…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew K.

4.0 of 5 stars. If I had to pay for this out of my own pocket, I may not rate it so high. But, since I didn't, it was great! The rubber ducky in the tub was a great surprise. The bathtub was luxurious. The bed was oh…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Talk about a throwback to a Golden Era, you feel like a movie star walking into such a grand room with huge ceilings. nice ambience with a good crowd, and Homey on the Piano. Classic pours and stiff…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Gift shop clerk very rude

I have been in this gift shop a few times. The clerk is more interested in her phone conversations then helping the guests. She seems very put out when you walk in.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by George K.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite hotel bars in Santa Monica, especially now with the cold air. The couches and plush seats are just right to snuggle up with a friend. the new bar menu...not so good, minus one star.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by habit y.

5.0 of 5 stars. really like the view, relaxed vibe here. good food, someone please bring back the mini ahi tuna burgers!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by shaun a.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great manhattans, martinis, and truffle/potato things. Staff is fun if you catch them in the right light.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by nicole a.

5.0 of 5 stars. I come here all the time. It is the perfect place to sit and relax while drinking with a friend. It is great for dates too. I just think it has an amzing vibe. It beats any regular bar because it is…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jesse B.

4.0 of 5 stars. i can only speak for the spa and the hot tub. spa was a bit warm and i like hot but the maintenance man was nice enough to turn on the heat. view is beautiful of the santa monica beach and walk way.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Todd C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Come here if you want to announce, "Hey peoples, I have a new suit/dress and I'm feeling old school classy with my martini!" This was a very old school couches-and-dark-wood Great Depression hotel…
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by stephen p.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's always nice to use a hotel like your local pub. Expect to pay for it though. Beer $8, Grey Goose soda $14, valet parking $10 (nope you're not getting a tip at that price.) The bar service was…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by David F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great bar but Oh My, I said Oh My, what a room. The whole place is spectacular, from the moment you walk in tot he vaulted entry, to climbing one of the slightly bending stairways and entering the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine L.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I was to ever get married it would be here. This hotel is beautiful. 1930's decor. I came here awhile ago for a bite/drink in their lounge. I heard the restaurant is amazing as well. This is one…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Margaret F.

1.0 of 5 stars. I would really like to give them 5 stars but I can't, and this is why. My sister got married there this past weekend. The event itself came off very well- good food, decor, service, etc., but the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite hotels in LA. It's a very nice hotel,right on the beach and a jaccuzzi in the room, how nice is that, it's a beautiful hotel and close to the pier, venice beach and good…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mister X.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great view, fun people-watching, very good sea-focused lounge food. The drinks were good. Spotty service.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place for a sunset and to people watch. However, it's very expensive and has gotten more expensive in the past 3 year. Service isn't great, but it's a beautiful place. Very relaxing - the hotel…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie W.

5.0 of 5 stars. THE perfect place for a Sunday early evening cocktail. With the ocean in front of you and the sun setting overhead, what better spot to order your favorite drink of choice. Mine for the evening: Lime…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kaz S.

5.0 of 5 stars. So places like Toppers disappear and new ones replace them. Toppers was the place I'd take my out of town guests from Japan and Italy...they would ooh and aaah at the amazing view. Since I'm not…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Akiko T.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite hotels in LA. I know it's been around for quite some time. I adore the mosaic tiles upon entry... wow, how beautiful. The Hotel bar is not edgy and modern, but elegant,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stevey P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the most classy and elegant hotel bar west of the 405. It's such a fascinating old-world delight that you forget you're in California until you peer out to the ocean and palm trees. I went…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Claire K.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite place to have a drink in Santa Monica! The bar and view are beautiful in this charming old hotel, and the drinks and appetizers are good as well.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. BEAUTIFUL VENUE!!! breathtaking.
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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GORGEOUS!

I have clients come into town from out of the country and they love it here! I could hang out with them in their rooms all day long and feel like I'm in heaven!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by stephy s.

5.0 of 5 stars. My lovely friends got married here a few years ago in one of the ballrooms and it was by far one of the nicest weddings I've ever been to! Well, there was that one at the Immigration office on…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Craig P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Marlane's review is right. I'm a burger snob and this one is AMAZING. Refined, tasty and quality.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas R.

4.0 of 5 stars. NOTE: Bar and Restaurant are currently under construction, so they BOTH occupy the large area in front of the picture windows that was previously the world's largest lounge. I speak ONLY OF THE…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Avi B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ive been here once on a Saturday night, and it seemed pretty happening, it took a few minutes too find a table. But During the week its pretty calm and laid back. The crowd there seems to be…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ari C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Another great hotel bar in SM. If Viceroy is where you go to be seen and be fab, and Shutters is where you go to pretend you're in Cape Cod, than Casa del Mar is where you go to feel elegant, grown up…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaime Patricio M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great bar at this Santa Monica Beach hotel. Fabulous mission interior and a view of the incredible sunsets make for a fine lowkey way to enjoy days end. The wine list was littered with the usual…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline C.

3.0 of 5 stars. On a Saturday night after 11, the place was buzzing and yet not too crowded. We were still able to find a nice table for two with a view of the Santa Monica Boardwalk. Once settled into our wicker…
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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What a disappointment

Regardless of how good or bad you thought the service was.....they take a 20% graduity. I left about a 15% tip on my credit card, then all the sudden I was checking my checking account statement and see they...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by erica c.

4.0 of 5 stars. This intimate hotel is a great escape for the weekend or even for just a few hours. The cozy chairs in the bar area will make you want to sip on your Pink Sinks all afternoon long as you watch the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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Love this place

One late night, some years back, I proposed to my wife in this hotel. Every so often I stop-by and reminisce. Great place, great service, great location, great view.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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Do NOT go to their "High Tide" (high tea) Service!!!!

We went to the Casa Del Mar after reading a write up on their high tea service. When we arrived we were told that you have to have at least 24 hr advance reservations, but it doesn't mention this any where on...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tristan S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Goregeous lobby, attractive waitstaff, great food if not a bit pricey sometimes... None that the only rooms they have with patios, the Palm Terrace rooms, are quite romantic and have a table with a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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Lounge with a magnificent view

The restored 1920s classic Casa Del Mar Hotel is a great place to have a drink (specialties, $12), a...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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Great Food with a Beach Sunset

We really enjoyed the View and most of all the Food. Most of the time we are disappointed with Hotel Food but this is the exception. Casa Del Mar's restaurant OCEANFRONT is truly a golden find, enjoy! The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2006
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Gorgeous

This hotel has the most gorgeous view of the sunset. Located right on the beach between Santa Monic...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jean W.

5.0 of 5 stars. The oldest of the trifecta of super posh nice hotels in this area of Santa Monica. The closest one to the beach, the only way you could sleep closer is to actually be homeless. Comfortable rooms,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2005
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Very Chic!

Very cool and romantic place...have spent two weekends there this summer and this place is great!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2002
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The Best

Beautiful bar, upscale, great view of ocean, pricey Close to everything, walking distance to the Santa Monica pier on the beach.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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TripAdvisor

The hotel is way overated, the staff is not friendly, their rates are outrageous. Try the Radisson Huntley...
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TripAdvisor

Casa del Mar is a beautiful hotel but seriously lacking in a number of ways. While the price is reasonable...
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Yahoo! Travel

Casa Del Mar is the best, most luxurious hotel right on the beach in Santa Monica. Style-wise, I prefer it to the Loew's Santa Monica and to Shutters on the Beach. The lobby is stunning. Toward...
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TripAdvisor

My family and I stayed at Hotel Casa Del Mar for two nights during Summer 2004. The room charge has...
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Fodor's

In the 1920s it was a posh beach club catering to the city's elite; now the Casa del Mar is one of SoCal's most luxurious beachfront hotels, with three extravagant, two-story penthouses, a raised deck and...
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Travelocity

Casa del Mar, the grandest of the opulent Santa Monica beach clubs dating from the city's booming Gold Coast years, is again one of the most luxurious hotels on the Pacific coast. Built in 1926, the hotel,...
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TripAdvisor

I and three other guests celebrated our 2005 New Years Eve in their restaurant. The dinner arrangements...
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Hotels.com

It Was The Roaring Twinties The Gold Coast Era Of The Opulent Santa Monica Beach Clubs And One Name Dominated The Social Scene Club Casa Del Mar. True To A Storied Past The Grande Dame Of Santa Monica Reopens...
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TripAdvisor

How anyone could write a negative review about this hotel is beyond me! We spent three nights at the...
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TripAdvisor

I stayed at Casa Del Mar in September, it was horrible. the staff was slow to respond and appeared distant,...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica, California. Check the weather, and locate additional...
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eLUXURY

L.A.'s newest luxury hotel is also one of its loveliest, a testament to what clever people can do with a piece of historic architecture and a $60 million remodeling budget. The Italian Renaissance-style facade...
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TripAdvisor

I have not even stayed at Casa Del Mar yet, and I have had horrible service. I booked a room through...
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The Leading Hotels of the World

Casa del Mar, the grandest of the opulent Santa Monica beach clubs dating from the citys booming Gold Coast years, is again one of the most luxurious hotels on the Pacific coast. Built in 1926, the hotel, with...
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Travel Intelligence

Restored to its 1920s glory, today the "Grande Dame of Santa Monica is among California's premier luxury hotels. Combining the memorable ambiance and elegance of its legendary past with every modern comfort...
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TripAdvisor

We spent 3 nights at this hotel and would say this is a very average hotel. From the point of arriving...
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New York Times

In the 1920s it was a posh beach club catering to the city's elite; now the Casa del Mar is one of SoCal's most luxurious beachfront hotels, with three extravagant two-story penthouses, a raised deck and pool,...
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TripAdvisor

We spent three horrible nights in this hotel and will never go back. The staff was horribly rude, the...
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