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Viceroy Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

1819 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Rates from
$333.00+
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Location Santa Monica and the Beaches
Phone 800/670-6185, 310/260-7500
Fax 310/260-7515
Web site www.viceroysantamonica.com
Room Information 162 units
Prices From $380 double; from $580 suite
Credit Cards AE,DC,DISC,MC,V
In Room Amenities TV/DVD, hair dryer, minibar, Wi-Fi ($11 per day)
Parking Valet parking $32

Viceroy Review

Still on L.A.'s coveted "in" list, is this überchic Santa Monica boutique hotel. It's the startling color scheme that first grabs your attention -- 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, a Kelly Wearstler design. The array of white patent-leather chaises in the lobby seems more for form than function; most guests prefer the more conventional seating in the Cameo Bar or private poolside cabanas. The edgy-English theme is applied to every guest room as well, along with an array of high-tech toys like HD flatscreen TVs and iPod docking stations. Comforts include feather duvets, Egyptian linen, and pillow-top mattresses. The restaurant, Whist, serves good Mediterranean-influenced 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; the only other view is of 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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