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Palihouse Santa Monica

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Lobby
50-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Bicycling
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1001 3rd St, Santa Monica, CA, 90403
  • Santa Monica Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Pier
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Classic King)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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One Bedroom Residence | Living area | 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

One Bedroom Residence

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Queen

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Penthouse One | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Penthouse One

  • 1200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Residence | Living area | 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Two Bedroom Residence

  • 1450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Studio Residence King

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Studio Residence Queen

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Palihouse Santa Monica

4-star hotel in Wilshire Montana
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and concierge services.
Palihouse Santa Monica offers 38 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This Mediterranean hotel also offers a fitness center, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Concierge services and limo/town car service can be provided. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Palihouse Santa Monica is a smoke-free property.

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
All Day Menu - Onsite café.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Palihouse Santa Monica is listed in the 2014 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • All Day Menu

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator (33 inch wide door)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1927
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 138 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 28.80 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 55 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 138 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Palihouse Santa Monica Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 628 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 628 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 628 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 628 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 628 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the escape
Love the style, super cute, very comfy beds, really nice team.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible place to stay!
Bathrooms with hair from previous guest. The staff decided not to serve breakfast on day of arrival. They said they would have rolls and coffee from 7:00 am to 10 am. The staff n charge showed up at 7:15 both days of my stay with no sense of urgency to get coffee and rolls out! Valet was also late…
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique, well cared for. Excellent, friendly service. Want to return and stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
European feel. Comfortable and spacious room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I have stayed at several PALIHOTELS and have liked the uniqueness and location..This place is cool on the outside but has some issues.. The room has old carpeting, it smelled, I had to open windows, the no stall shower like other locations.. Got there at 1am one night and hotel was locked up with NO INSTRUCTIONS on how to get in… finally someone answered the call box and buzzed us in.. $52 overnight valet was excessive and SLOW!!! sat am, (9:30am) no valet around, luckily I kept keys to car .. Bon voyage…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lexi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Powell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald, Oceanside

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Palihouse is a great way to experience Santa Monica. It’s just a couple blocks to Ocean Avenue and the Promenade and a doable walk to the Pier. The staff is friendly and helpful. The hotel and grounds exude 1920s charm. There is an elevator but if you are truly stair-challenged it may not be the best choice. For everyone else Palihouse Santa Monica offers an enjoyable and memorable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was tough and valet was sometimes not there
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check-in experience was fine. The hotel was as expected for an older “boutique” hotel. The experience the morning of departure and for the following 72 hours (still ongoing) has been nothing short of horrible. I began itching while in bed at the Palihouse from 2 am until 6 am when I finally got up and showered - still no relief. The evening after my departure I was diagnosed with a chewing louse (lice) infestation. My doctor has been treating me with multiple insecticides but I’m still in significant discomfort and isolated to a room in my home to prevent spreading it to my family and contaminating my home. I called the Palihouse Hotel the day after my diagnosis on Saturday 09/07 and asked for a manager but was told “he is out but you can call back on Monday”. … this was after sharing the diagnosis. My response was, “How about I give you my number and the manager calls me? I was in room 112 and want to know what you can do to make this right?” - Still no call… I would think that a public health concern at the hotel you are managing would warrant a call, even on a weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Nice but not luxury
Lobby and grounds are beautiful but hotel is a little quirky. No liquor license if you want a drink at the hotel, and minimal staffing. Lots of character throughout - our room had a full kitchen, breakfast nook, walk-in closet and ante room for make-up/dressing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok time
It was a nice room. They need better service in regards to room service (1.5 hr wait for coffee) and coffee bar had very limited hours (need to leave to get water and food).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful, room was a good size and very clean. Decor and overall vibe was nice. Staff was friendly and helpful. The location was great. Easy to walk to bars and restaurants or to the boardwalk/beach. It was a warm night without AC. The room had large windows to open to let in a breeze but this offered little to no privacy. Screens were in disrepair and the neighborhood was a bit noisy at night, but overall experience was good. Glad we tried it out but not sure it’s worth the price. We were charged for valet parking and the vehicle was too large for the garage so we ending up paying the parking fee for the valet to leave the vehicle parked on the street near the hotel. Had we known, we would have found a spot on our own and saved the $50.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the Palihouse brand.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

SCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old charm & old bed.
This hotel is okay, but for the price I was pretty underwhelmed. You get the charm of an older property, but that comes with downsides like old plumbing, thin walls, noisy stairs and single paned windows. If you like peace and quiet I don't recommend. I also think the hotel could have done more to add luxury. The bed felt old, there were chips in the tub glaze making it uncomfortable to stand in and there were barely any outlets in the bedroom making it hard to charge your phone while sleeping. Staff was kind and helpful. They were understaffed during my stay so I believe my room was ready a little late, but not much. They were very apologetic about it. Overall just screamed bad management who only cares about surface appearances and not the actual experience of their guests. I would not book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a great location. Feels very “old Hollywood”. Does not have a bar or real restaurant- small lunch and breakfast menu.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024