- 1700 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
The 167-room Regent Santa Monica Beach opened at the end of October, marking the first Regent property to operate in the United States in more than 30 years. Located directly across from the beach and the nearby Santa Monica Pier, this five-star Los Angeles hotel has introduced a new level of personal service in Santa Monica that is very similar to what one might experience in Beverly Hills or Bel-Air. From check-in to check-out, every employee you meet seems to know you by name, and there's a distinct high order to Santa Monica's laid-back approach to luxury.
Rooms start at 720 square meters, and include deep soaking tubs, Perricone MD skin and hair products, separate sitting areas and a customizable mini bar. Cool, muted tones flow from the rooms to most of the common areas, creating a clean environment that reflects quality design. The 10,000 square foot Guerlain Spa has separate steam rooms, saunas and jacuzzis for men and women and 12 treatment rooms. Indulge in a custom full body massage before heading to Michael Mina's Orla for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Although Orla is open all day, you can also enjoy light bites and a cocktail frame at the poolside Azure Bar—on colder days, sit by the warm fire pits and enjoy the view of the Muscle Beach front.
