I had lunch recently with an old college friend who drove up to LA for business. Coincidentally we dined at an old college haunt (Toppers) that has been turned into one of Los Angeles’s hippest restaurants and hotels: The Penthouse in the Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica.
For design-crazed travelers like me, you will appreciate the eye candy this hotel offers. The restaurant is ethereal… a lot of sheer white, with private booth seating overlooking a tremendous view from the top floor of the hotel.
Penthouse Restaurant, Huntley Hotel
California’s coastline here is always mesmerizing.
The bar is sexy, and always hopping. The Penthouse got voted best decor in the 2010 Zagat Guide… so you be the judge.
Huntely Hotel, Santa Monica CA
The lobby greets you with panache – you are excited to be there right away. It is an eclectic mix of organic woods, with whites and textures – contemporary elegance.
Huntley Hotel
The rooms are more toned down, and some offer views.
Besides the cool design, the location of the Huntley is a strong point. Tucked away in a quiet residential street of Santa Monica, guests are just walking distance from the beach, shops, and great dining – without the traffic or hubbub that usually accompanies the beach on a summer day.
Right now the Huntley is running some specials – Book two nights and get a third night free… or stay a weekend (one night has to be Sunday) and get 25% off. I always try to stay mid-week or Sunday nights in general for a better deal.
On that note - I leave you with one last glance of our Santa Monica coastline. Doesn’t it just scream SUMMER???
