I love the latin culture & my favorite countries are Mexico, Peru and Puerto Rico. Fortunate to have a daughter who loves to travel with me. I seek salsa festivals and culinary experiences abroad otherwise spas and relaxation with my daughter & fun trips with my grandkids.
May 7 2008: I visit Santa Monica as much as I can and when I do, I always stay at my daughter's. She has a gorgeous home a mile from the Santa Monica beaches so I don't ever really need to look into accommodations when I travel to Santa Monica. But this time I decided to treat myself for an evening in a luxury hotel. It is expensive but it is worth it. I have heard so many wonderful things about Shutters and I have been wanting to stay here for a very long time. I was able to book a last minute room for one night. I had an ocean view room and it was wonderful.
The rooms are beautiful, bright, airy and very clean. The staff is lovely. The bathrooms have a separate tub and shower, which I always enjoy. The hotel has two great restaurants and one serves a great brunch on Sundays. I enjoyed the restaurant downstairs the best. The hotel is situated on the beach and close to the Santa Monica Pier and other shops.
I indulged in a few treatments at the spa and they were wonderful. This is a beautiful hotel and is great for honeymooners, kids and anyone in the need for some rest and solitude. I love staying at my daughter's but when I want some quiet beach time and really want to be pampered, this will always be my first choice.
Date of stay: April 2008
Purpose of stay: Leisure (Alone)
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Location. Bathed in the cool coastal breezes of the Santa Monica, Calif., shoreline, Shutters on the Beach provides ocean views and beach cottage ambience. The Getty Center's masterful art collections are located six miles away, and 3rd Street Promenade's shops, restaurants and street performances are within one mile. Surfing and shopping in Malibu is within four miles. Fashionable Rodeo Drive is nine miles from the property. Hotel Features. Modern American cuisine is highlighted at One Pico, with items including Harvest Salad with Fuyu Persimmons and Bluenose Seabass with Chanterelles. Pedals Cafe presents Mediterranean influenced offerings including Tapenade Crusted Alaskan Halibut and Cider Brined Pork Chop with Rainbow Swiss Chard. ONE the Spa offers custom services with Ole Henriksen products, including the "Sea You Soon Massage" and the "Pore Baby]" facial treatment. A health and fitness room at this smoke free hotel contains free weights, cardiovascular and weight training equipment, saunas and steam rooms. Sunlight filters through the lobby's floor to ceiling windows. An outdoor pool with ocean views and a spa tub beckon sun seekers, and the lower Pacific Deck hosts two fireplaces and catering.
Guestrooms. Accentuated with beach cottage style décor and boasting city or partial ocean views, the 198 Michael Smith designed guestrooms contain louvered shutters, crown molding and décor in white, tan and slate blue. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Most rooms provide patios or balconies. Each room includes cable television and complimentary wireless Internet access. Pets are not permitted.
Expert Tip. Original works from artists David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein, William Wegman and Claes Oldenburg adorn the walls of this property. Brochures are available in the lobby for self guided tours.
May 7 2008: I visit Santa Monica as much as I can and when I do, I always stay at my daughter's. She has a gorgeous home a mile from the Santa Monica beaches so I don't ever really need to look into accommodations when I travel to Santa Monica. But this time I decided to treat myself for an evening in a luxury hotel. It is expensive but it is worth it. I have heard so many wonderful things about Shutters and I have been wanting to stay here for a very long time. I was able to book a last minute room for one night. I had an ocean view room and it was wonderful.
