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Book NowLos Angeles Map: ViceroyViceroy Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Address
1819 Ocean Ave
Location Santa Monica and the Beaches
Phone 866/891-0947, 310/260-7500
Fax 310/260-7515
Web site www.viceroysantamonica.com
Room Information 162 units
Prices $359 double; from $559 suite
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities TV/DVD, CD player, hair dryer, minibar, Wi-Fi ($11 per day)
Parking Valet parking $24

Frommer's Review

Still near the top of L.A.'s coveted "in" list is this uber-chic hotel on the sea side of Santa Monica. It's the startling color scheme that first grabs your attention as you enter the lobby -- parrot green, driftwood gray, and wave-crest white. Then there are the dishes: hundreds of custom-made china plates arranged in symmetrical patterns throughout the hotel and guest rooms. The array of white patent-leather chaises in the lobby seems more for form than function; most guests prefer more conventional seating in the Cameo bar or private poolside cabanas. The edgy-English theme is applied to each guest room as well, along with an array of high-tech toys like flatscreen TVs and CD/DVD players. The restaurant, Whist, serves superb contemporary cuisine. You'll also enjoy the location, only a short walk to the beach and in the thick of the shopping, entertainment, and restaurant scene. Tip: Splurge for an oceanview room; your only other view choice is the hotel parking lot.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; lounge; concierge; exercise room; 2 heated outdoor pools; room service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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