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Holiday Inn SANTA MONICA BEACH-AT THE PIER

3 stars
120 COLORADO AVENUE, SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5
51 reviews
very good

very very good. Very good. very good. Very good. very good See full review

  • niki14
  • Dec 28, 2011
Good Location

This hotel is the perfect location for shopping and hitting the Santa Monica Pier. Walking distance... See full review

  • acousticman9119
  • Dec 10, 2011
Headed towards the beach? Stay in the heart of the action at the Holiday Inn-At the Pier, the preferred choice for Santa Monica beach hotels. Ideally located at the entrance to the Santa Monica Pier, within easy walking distance to the 3rd Street Promenade Shopping District and near the Santa Monica Civic Center, our hotel is perfect for business or leisure. After a busy day of meetings, shopping, or relaxing on the beach, return to our Santa Monica hotel for a drink and tasty appetizers in our Windows Lounge before heading out for a night on the town. The Zagat Survey recently announced that Santa Monica has the best restaurants of any city in Southern California and most are a short walk from our Santa Monica accommodations. When it's time to rest, our new remodeled Santa Monica hotel rooms provide a relaxing retreat from the excitement. Join us for a memorable experience at the Holiday Inn Santa Monica Beach-At the Pier. We offer the best value among beach hotels in Santa Monica with modern conveniences complemented by the charm of the beach. You will want for nothing as we pamper you with all of the comforts of home. This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty. Should you require additional information regarding accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, please call 1-800-Holiday (U.S. and Canada) or contact the hotel directly. For the hearing impaired, TDD service is available at 1-800-238-5544 within the U.S. and Canada.

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Reviewer score 3.4 out of 5

Hotel Map

Nearby airports
Los Angeles International Airport, (LAX), 9.00, MI; John Wayne Airport, (LGB), 35.00, MI; Burbank Airport, (BUR), 25.00, MI;
Area description
Downtown, downtown

Amenities

  • Accessible facilities
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bath Tub
  • Business center
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Computer in Room
  • Cribs Available
  • DVD Player
  • Email Service
  • Executive Level
  • FAX
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • In Room Movies
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • Maid Service
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Outlet Adapters
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Porters
  • Room Service
  • Safe
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Satellite TV
  • Shops/Commercial Services
  • Temperature Control
  • Tennis
  • TV
  • Valet Parking
  • White Board

Dining

Windows At The Pier Restaurant
Serves American favorites in a casual atmosphere. Open seven days a week
Windows Lobby Lounge
After a long day of work or sightseeing, there's no better way to relax than with a cold beverage and good conversation in Windows Lobby Lounge. Gather with friends or colleagues and choose a favorite beverage, enjoy the daily Happy Hour specials or watch
Ye Olde Kings Head
British Pub and Restaurant serving the Finest British Fare

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
04:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (51)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn SANTA MONICA BEACH-AT THE PIER

Overall score

3.8 / 5
51 out of 51
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.7

88% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Holiday Inn SANTA MONICA BEACH-AT THE PIER

Reviewer score

4
niki14
Chicago, IL, USA
Dec 28, 2011

very good

very very good. Very good. very good. Very good. very good

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

very good

Review of Holiday Inn SANTA MONICA BEACH-AT THE PIER

Reviewer score

4
acousticman9119
Business
Orlando, FL, USA
Dec 10, 2011

Good Location

This hotel is the perfect location for shopping and hitting the Santa Monica Pier. Walking distance to the thrid street promenade, Santa Monica Place and Main Street. Driving distance to Malibu, Hollywood and Venice. I enjoyed the stay but request a room on the opposite side of the hotel as Colorado Av as it is extremely noisy. If you dirve or rent a car, make sure it's small because the entrance is not easy to navigate off of Colorado and the garage is under the hotel so just be careful. The staff was excellent and very friendly.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Johnny Rockets at the Thrid Street Promenade was the friendlilest place to sit and have a burger and beer. I know Johnny Rockets are everywhere but this one had it all together.

Review of Holiday Inn SANTA MONICA BEACH-AT THE PIER

Reviewer score

4
Doc Stacey
Business
Baton Rouge, LA
Dec 1, 2011

Fantastic Experience, why it's my favorite L.A. Hotel

The Holiday Inn Santa Monica is my favorite Los Angeles area hotel. It's in a perfect location for getting around the West Side. The amenities aren't over the top for a business traveler like myself. There's internet, great service, and the staff are super friendly. It's also affordable. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

My favorite breakfast place is in Venice, The Rose cafe- best breakfast in town!

Review of Holiday Inn SANTA MONICA BEACH-AT THE PIER

Reviewer score

5
AmyG
Business
Somerville, MA, USA
Oct 7, 2011

Exceeded expectations

I never write reviews, but I was so pleasantly surprised by this hotel. The location is perfect; the rooms are luxurious; and the staff are extremely helpful and friendly. It's rare that I can say: I had no complaints! Parking is pricey, but I imagine it is everywhere in Santa Monica. Great value!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Holiday Inn SANTA MONICA BEACH-AT THE PIER

Reviewer score

4
Selena
Malibu, CA, USA
Sep 1, 2011

Pier

It was nice but,Ive now learned always ask what the parking fee's are gonna be because it's expensive and feels like a hidden charge. I'd stay there again

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

always ask about parking fees and orbitz sholud include these fees on there site.

Review of Holiday Inn SANTA MONICA BEACH-AT THE PIER

Reviewer score

3
Anja
San Francisco, CA, USA
Aug 16, 2011

Good enough

We were walked to this hotel due to another (more upscale hotel) being oversold, so we were pretty disappointed. The room was adequate and clean. In-room amenities included 4 large beach towels and 2 robes, so that was an unexpected surprise. The property is close to the pier and beach so that's another bonus.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Holiday Inn SANTA MONICA BEACH-AT THE PIER

Reviewer score

3
Family traveler
Seattle, WA
Apr 11, 2011

On the Beach

We picked this hotel because it was so close to Santa Monica pier. You can't beat the location to the beach, just a short walk and you're on the pier or the beach. The price was reasonable considering the location. The room was clean. Only problem was road noise. We had a 2nd floor room on the Colorado Ave side and the bus and truck traffic was loud. The other side may be quieter, but the Santa Monica freeway is on that side. Overall, great location, clean hotel, I would stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Bring comfortable walking shoes, local shops and venice beach are all within walking distance.

Review of Holiday Inn SANTA MONICA BEACH-AT THE PIER

Reviewer score

3
morgan
Business
Boulder, CO
Apr 6, 2011

great location

I've stayed here a few times and the location is hard to beat as it is just one block off of the beach and pier. The hotel is better than your average Holiday Inn, but it is a Holiday Inn and elevators and rooms are small. Backs up to Highway so be prepared to have traffic noise. On the other side of the highway is an unfortunate parking lot, that is being replaced soon with a large grassy park. That's nice.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Holiday Inn SANTA MONICA BEACH-AT THE PIER

Reviewer score

4
Birthday Girl
Palmdale, Ca
Apr 5, 2011

Fun in the sun

Easy,quick check in. Friendly staff,clean rooms worth the money for a last minute weekend for some fun in the sun. Although this is located close to the freeway it is actually fairly quiet.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

3rd street and the mall are right around the corner

Review of Holiday Inn SANTA MONICA BEACH-AT THE PIER

Reviewer score

4
Missy Super Mom professor!
Boulder, CO
Mar 25, 2011

Gr8 hotel w/ocean view in SM!

I just loved this hotel & so did my kids (ages 6 and 8). Had a lovely ocean view and the price is quite reasonable.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
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