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SANTA MONICA MOTEL* 2102 Lincoln Blvd. 310-392-6806 santamonicamotel.com

➤ Located just seven blocks from the beach and the world-famous Pier, Santa Monica Motel offers some of the most affordable lodging options in the city. This economy motel is only minutes from the city’s most desirable attractions. $

SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH

1 Pico Blvd. 310-458-0030 shuttersonthebeach.com

➤ This iconic luxury hotel recalls Cape Cod cottages with a residential feel and breezy balconies. Coast, the hotel’s cafe, has an alfresco patio and, along with its 1 Pico restaurant, serves California cuisine with sweeping views of the Pacific. Pamper yourself further at ONE Spa. Circuit shuttle service. $$$

SURESTAY BY BEST WESTERN - SANTA MONICA

3102 Pico Blvd. 310-450-5766 surestaysantamonica.com ➤ Vacationers appreciate this newly renovated solar-powered SHUTTERS ON THE BEACH

hotel for its outstanding service awards, four hot tub rooms, spacious courtyard, free parking, electronic vehicle charging, deluxe continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi. $

MID-CITY

THE AMBROSE HOTEL

1255 20th St. 310-315-1555 ambrosehotel.com

➤ A recent multimillion-dollar renovation revitalized this eco-friendly 77-room California Craftsman–style hotel, giving it the feel of a large private home. Guests enjoy luxury linens and bath products, free in-room Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, fitness center access and house car service. $$

FAIRMONT MIRAMAR HOTEL & BUNGALOWS

COMFORT INN SANTA MONICA–WEST LOS ANGELES

2815 Santa Monica Blvd. 310-828-5517 comfortinnsantamonica.com

➤ Conveniently located two miles from the beach and Downtown Santa Monica. Guests are treated to hot breakfast, complimentary parking, free Wi-Fi, access to an outdoor heated pool and great in-room amenities. $

DAYS INN BY WYNDHAM SANTA MONICA/LOS ANGELES

3007 Santa Monica Blvd. 310-829-6333 wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn ➤ This pleasant, familymanaged Mid-City hotel is a Santa Monica Boulevard icon, thanks to its cheerful pink exterior with green and white trim. $

GATEWAY HOTEL SANTA MONICA

1920 Santa Monica Blvd. 310-829-9100 gatewayhotel.com ➤ This hotel features 123 bright, contemporary rooms with pillow-top mattresses, 42-inch flat-panel TVs and cable channels, complimentary coffee and tea, and more. $$ WILSHIRE BOULEVARD

FAIRMONT MIRAMAR HOTEL & BUNGALOWS

101 Wilshire Blvd. 310-576-7777 fairmont.com/santa-monica

➤ Lauded by U.S. News & World Report and Condé Nast Traveler for its attentive staff and deluxe amenities, this beachside hotel atop a scenic bluff has unparalleled ocean views, 31 recently renovated bungalows, a fitness center, FIG Restaurant and the awardwinning Exhale Spa. $$$

SANTA MONICA PROPER HOTEL

710 Wilshire Blvd. properhotel.com/hotels/santa-monica ➤ The 271-room Santa Monica Proper Hotel features a rooftop pool and lounge, a cutting-edge fitness center, three restaurants, Surya Spa, and 24,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. Kelly Wearstler’s interior design breathes life into the building with bold color and a blend of simplicity and polish. $$$ ✺

For a complete list of Santa Monica hotels, visit santamonica.com/hotels .