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March 2024 by C J
The Georgian Hotel is on the beach practically (about a 7 minute walk to get across the highway via an overpass) and has great views. Especially if you have an ocean or partial ocean view. Otherwise you look at the side of an office building. The rooms and beds are comfortable. Storage space for clothing could be better. The hallways need some updating - a bit dark and dirty. Parking is valet only and is very expensive for overnight. One fourth to one fifth of total room charge. Other “luxury” hotels in the area do not charge nearly as much. Additional “daily amenity” add on fee for beach towels and WiFi is ridiculous and feels like being nickel and dimed. This fee was about one tenth of overall room charge. This fee wasn’t disclosed until I asked at checkout. We didn’t use any beach towels and I’ve never been charged for WiFi before. Hotel bar/entry has a nice vibe though more expensive than it needs to be for a hotel bar. It would be busier if prices were better. Complimentary coffee in the morning like other medium to high end hotels would be nice as a famous chain coffee shop is 7 minutes walk away. The complimentary bottled water was nice. Lots of homeless people surrounding the hotel. Generally they’re harmless but it does take away from the experience. You would think with LA’s taxes and resources they could provide better services and shelter for the homeless but also get them off of the street. Many displayed evidence of either substance abuse issues or schizophrenia. They are everywhere in the area. Instead it’s just lots of cops and lots of homeless guys both keeping the peace but I’d be aware walking late at night or early morning to get coffee. The restaurants in the area are mainly tourist traps - very expensive and very average. I preferred eating in Venice on Abbot Kinney and elsewhere. The Pier which I assumed to be nostalgically chic is actually a little tacky. Take it for what it is. Lastly, the bellhops and their intentionally kitschy uniforms were a bit annoying how they grubbed for tips. One on checkout was very nice when I declined his help, the other on checking in was a bit off putting and had a slight attitude towards us. I even tipped him for NOT carrying our bags to no avail. Housekeeping was very good and very nice. My stay was fine - not great but not terrible - but I also didn’t like being nickled and dimed for this and that. You’re paying for the location but I’d also recommend exploring other hotels in the area further south along the beach or slightly away from the beach as an alternative. I’ve stayed in the area many times before but pre-Covid. I wouldn’t say the Georgian is a great value. A little expensive for what it is. In the heart of downtown Santa Monica which is good and bad.
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March 2024 by Chanea Heard
I came to the restaurant at the Georgian hotel.I want to commend the Georgian restaurant staff and management. I had the pleasure of having a cocktail, fries and a latte in the terrace today. Every single staff member I came across from the hostess, to the waiters and waitresses, were some of the kindest restaurant/hotel staff I have ever come across. That typically happens with solid management and leadership- so thanks to you and your staff for whatever you are doing that helped make my time with The Georgian a wonderful experience. I will definitely be back and will bring a group sometime!Food & drinks: Great restaurant - ambiance, views and food
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March 2024 by Amy M.
10 stars for exceptional hospitality. The staff here is clearly very passionate about The Georgian. Every time we walked thru the door, we were greeted with smiles and "welcome back!" They allowed us to extend our vacation an extra day without having to move rooms as well as gifted our son a Hotel Georgian bear upon checkout. We felt so loved.You can tell it's an old building but the details in this renovated hotel are stunning. The first floor boasts a Parisian style porch for dining, gorgeous bar area, and moody library-esque check-in. Our double queen room was so spacious! At first I was unhappy that we were placed in the room that wrapped around the elevator. Yet we didn't hear a sound! The amenities make you feel at home: R+Co hair products, delightfully soft bath robes, slippers, Nespresso machine upon request. If we are in Santa Monica again, we will be returning to Hotel Georgian.[My only complaint is that whoever thought out the glass panel in the shower needs to redo. There is simply not enough coverage to keep an excessive amount of water from splashing out during bathing.]To the staff: Thank you so much for a delightful stay and making our vacation extra special!
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March 2024 by Joe Goodhue
As someone who has lived in Santa monica for a decade, I can assure you this is the best place to stay.It is in the heart of Ocean Avenue across the street from Palisades Park.It is rich with history and charm and recently had a makeover to revive it.
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March 2024 by Jennifer Town
We had a fantastic family stay at The Georgian, nothing short of what we had dreamt of and a wonderful experience we will remember for years to come. We were blown away by the attention the detail, courtesy and professionalism of the staff in every area of the hotel. The Georgian will always be my top choice whenever we come to Santa Monica; I can't recommend it highly enough to my friends.The Santa Monica Pier and the bridge connecting to the beach are just steps away. The staff was incredibly genuine and caring. From Aziel at the front desk, to Melinda at breakfast, and Jeff at the door, everyone made us feel welcome from the minute we stepped in.The moment we entered our room, it felt like a scene from a Wes Anderson film. Everything was beautifully done, and I loved that they kept a lot of the building's historical components, which gave the hotel a timeless feel. Our room overlooked the ocean, which was absolutely magical at sunrise and sunset.It was my boyfriend's birthday, and they surprised us with some delicious birthday cookies, a really nice touch. We had a chance to have breakfast on their terrace, where Melinda, our rockstar server, took great care of us and made sure we were satisfied with everything. The French toast is a must-try! We also dined at their restaurant at night - the ambiance, food, mocktails, service by Sophia made our evening unforgettable!Thank you to The Georgian team for making his birthday getaway so special! We'll definitely be back soon!
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March 2024 by Elizabeth Blozan
The Georgian is one of the most fun things to see in Santa Monica. It is almost 100 years old and a excellent example of art Deco architecture and interior design and it's been kept original. Small but beautiful bar. Full restaurant. It is also haunted by the ghosts of the woman who commissioned the hotel who went for a walk across the street and was found drowned in the ocean two weeks later. ?
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March 2024 by Monica Ceniceros
We had an incredible experience during our stay at The Georgian! The hotel and rooms are super stylish, and every single staff member was so welcoming and friendly, going above and beyond our needs. We got to eat at the restaurant for brunch - highly recommend if you’re staying here or visiting the area. We also got to experience the Georgian room at night which was such a vibe! The location of this hotel is also perfect, right across the beach and easy access to great shopping and restaurants!
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March 2024 by Michael Shewmake
Was such a great night here! The design of the hotel is fantastic, the brunch was incredible and the Georgian room bar had great drinks and a fun band
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February 2024 by Justin Welsh
Immaculate renovation on the property. Stayed in the Ocean View Suite and it was incredibly nice. Beautiful view, very spacious, and a great hotel staff. Cocktail bar is lovely and location is top notch for beach biking and walking. Highly recommend.
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February 2024 by Jennifer Welsh
My husband and I have been staying here for a week in an Ocean View Suite. I feel compelled to share a review because as I write this - the hotel only gets 4.3 stars on Google. Because of that, we arrived without high expectations.I'm happy to report that we have been completely delighted with our stay!Seems the negative reviews are based on experiences customers had before and during a big renovation. But here we are, post-renovation, and it seems the hotel spared no expense in upgrading the property. The design of everything is gorgeous. The room is spacious. The staff is all very friendly and helpful. Bed is very comfortable, and the shower has great water pressure.My only complaint is the lack of room service early in the morning. We are early risers, and room service doesn't start until 8am. So my husband has been trekking over to Starbucks every morning to get coffee, as we wake up around 6.Overall, we are very happy with this experience and we will certainly stay here again when we return to Santa Monica.
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February 2024 by YMK WEBFEST
It’s a beautiful building and I just took some photos.
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February 2024 by Yolanda Castaneda
UNHINGED Hotel Manager Cries To POLICE To OPPRESS Man’s FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS. Very rude hotel front door staff here at the Georgian Hotel. I've seen Motel's that treat the public better than this place. The pretentious front door staff man with the receding hairline needs to either respect people's 1st amendment right to fil in public or move to a country that doesn't allow public filming.
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February 2024 by Matthew Khorsandi
Amazing experience and staff. Would stay again and recommend to anyone visiting
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February 2024 by Claire F
Just superb! The hotel has so much charm and a very intimate feel. The rooms are simple, tasteful and nicely equipped. The views from an ocean view room make you want to stay inside your cozy room and just look. The terrace restaurant is another wonderful element. The staff were all top notch - friendly, helpful, professional. I hope to return soon to the Georgian. Thanks, everyone!
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February 2024 by Reece Tennery
Stayed at The Georgian during our trip out to the Rose Bowl.The property is great, location great, and staff great as well. Hospitality professionals through and through.
