The Penthouse At Huntley Santa Monica Beach

It was a nice experience here . The staffs were very friendly and nice. The services offered here for free : housekeeping , towels , body wash and shampoo , bottled water, gym , bicycle for touring around the area (limited quantity) , wifi If you are booking from third party website or Priceline , don?t be misguided by free parking . When we booked , the third party website said free parking . When we were checking in, the valet staff said there is no free parking . Theparking is $55 per night. Pretty expensive but we have to take it because finding a parking spot around is kinda difficult and have to walk with your luggage to the hotel. So we just paid it. So make sure you are aware of parking charges of$55 per night. The rooms are amazing with beach view and pleasant stay. The suite is advanced with switches to control all lights and it also has a door bell. You can turn on the privacy switch instead of using do not disturb sign on thedoor. The suite has chrome cast . The rooms are well decorated and maintained . The food in the suite is extra charge and the bath robe is extra charge if used. No breakfast. Overall a really good experience . A higher end priced hotel withwonderful view . It is close to the beach .

We got upgraded. The view was nice, but the windows were fithly, hard to see out, and hardened been cleaned in awhile. Can't use the refrigerator fully stocked with chargeable stuff. And a $25 charge if we use it. Took 3 calls to get firm pillows. No shampoo when we went to take a shower. We went to rent 4 bikes what a disaster. One tire was flat, one the handlebars loose, and one front wheel loose. We got a mile away and a tire went flat.

We stayed here on our 8 day vacation! It was in a great location, just a block away from the beach! We could literally see the beach and the beautiful city from our room. I could go on and on about the spacious rooms. The housekeeping staff was so super! Cleaned our room early daily! Thanks for them! And the concierge, especially Mario was always so helpful. And lastly, The Penthouse restaurant upstairs is a must visit! The food and drinks are Everything!!

With its awe-inspiring sweeping 360-degree views of the Santa Monica California shoreline, its lavishly-appointed ultra chic beachy motif, and fine contemporary American culinary treats crafted and meticulously presented by Executive Chef Seth Greenburg, The Penthouse Restaurant Lounge has evolved into one of the city’s most loved destinations for charming and romancing locals and those from afar in a trendy and seductively inviting atmosphere. Located on the eighteenth top floor of the sophisticated 240-room Huntley Hotel in beautiful Santa Monica, California, The Penthouse offers patrons expansive shoreline views from the venue’s innumerable windows providing views from the coast of Malibu to the shores of Palos Verdes on a clear day. There’s no better way to get to The Penthouse than taking a ride in the glass-enclosed elevator, which showcases the waterfront and beaches of Santa Monica. Above are a few photos of the incredible view before reaching the top floor. Innovative imagination and superior technique was provided in the conception of The Penthouse, as well as the entire Huntley Hotel), by ingenious award-winning designer, Thomas Schoos. You may recall his contribution in design to such hot spot locales as TAO in New York, Koi in Los Angeles, O-Bar in West Hollywood, and the LAX Nightclub in Las Vegas…just to mention a few. His vision of simple luxury and creative insight in everything he touches allows others to appreciate his works of art. The restaurant and lounge features various inviting areas of luxurious comfort to appease just about anyone who enters this magnificent abode of heavenly adornment. From dining in one of the several semi-private intimate ‘cabanas’ to enjoying a classic cocktail in one of the plush leather chairs fireside to indulging in creative fare while sitting at the lavish ‘center-of-attention’ ultra bar, the outdoor elements are intertwined with modern touches inside in so many ways. INSIDER’S TIP: Enjoy a breathtaking view by arriving before sunset. The skyline will astonish you, while the fading day’s light will welcome a romantic and sexy vibe as candles are lit and the evening brings on a swanky, sexy vibe. We regretted not having the opportunity to meet Resident Mixologist, Ryan Magarian, but we were thoroughly entertained and well taken care of by our bartender, Mike. The hand-shaken featured cocktail of the evening when we visited was the Veev Acai Spirit with Cucumber Honey Lemonade $7). We each indulged in one of these flavorful concoctions at The Penthouse’s sizable luxurious circular bar and almost in unison, we ordered a second round once we were halfway finished with our first. Not over lemony, and just the perfect blend of spirit and cucumber flavor topped off with a light finish of honey. Refreshing and light-tasting, this libation was definitely worthy of a second round. Since we didn’t have a lot of time to delight in the menu, we were meeting friends in the area), we decided to try a couple of appetizers from the Sunset Hour menu. Executive Chef Seth Greenburg’s culinary expertise is evident throughout each taste of creative genius on the menu with unique options and detailed presentation. We only wished we had more time to try more of them while we were there! Our second round of cocktails appeared before us, and we selected the Warm Goat’s Cheese Poppers and two versions of the Short Rib Tacos… I must admit that anything with goat’s cheese usually fast becomes a favorite of mine. As a lover of this creamy, tangy-flavored cheese, I knew that these would be enjoyable. I expected a lot. And that was delivered to us. We were presented with a plate of excellently arranged deep-fried orbs of perfection. Crisp on the outside and warm and creamy on the inside with tiny pieces of jalapeno pepper mixed into the cheese. The light crunch of each popper delivered immediate satisfaction, while the smooth flavorful centers introduced a sensational essence to our taste buds for just $7 an order. After sharing an order of the Warm Goat’s Cheese poppers, my husband and I each got an order of the Short Rib Tacos $7). My husband’s had no relish on his, as he tries to avoid spicier foods and garnishes. I, on the other hand, love spicy cuisine, so I ordered mine with the apple-jalapeno relish that comes with them. Served two tacos to an order, these hearty mini hors d’ oeuvres arrived with tender and savory-to-the-last-bite saucy short rib meat encased in crunchy house made taco shells. Guacamole and spicy salsa added, these tasty gems were worth waiting for. Though enjoyable while we were there, we really wished we could have stayed a bit longer to sample more of the menu items available. We plan to return to The Penthouse for drinks and dinner to experience the full display of Executive Chef Greenburg’s culinary excellence in the future. ESTABLISHMENT DECOR: The beach-chic decor and upscale sophisticated flair of this establishment allows for a relaxed ambiance perfectly suited for enjoying a bite at the bar, cocktails or a full meal. FOOD DRINK: Fresh flavors and vibrant presentation are combined to craft memorable appetizers, while cocktails are hand shaken in front of you and and created with quality ingredients making for a winning combination between the two. LOCATION: The Penthouse Restaurant Lounge is located on the 18th floor at the top of the Huntley Hotel at 1111 Second Street in Santa Monica, CA 90403. HOURS: The Penthouse is available for Breakfast from 7 AM – 11 AM daily, Lunch from 11 AM – 3 PM daily, Dinner from 6 PM – 10 PM Sunday through Thursday then again from 6 PM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday, a Late Night menu is available until 2 AM on Fridays and Saturdays, Brunch is served 11 AM – 2:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, and finally, Happy hour is offered from 4 PM – 7 PM Monday through Friday. SERVICE STAFF: We felt appreciated by our hostess, our bartender and other staff during our visit to The Penthouse. PRICE VALUE: We enjoyed the quality ingredients that were infused into the appetizers we ordered, as well as our cocktails and feel satisfied with the price for the value of what we received. CORKAGE FEE: $25 per bottle CONTACT INFO: Phone: 310) 393-8080, Website: [hidden link] PARKING: Huntley House hotel offers valet service, however, there is also metered parking as well in front of the property and along nearby side streets. TOTAL BILL: Just over $50 including tax) for four featured cocktails, an order of Warm Goat’s Cheese Poppers, and two orders of the Short Rib Tacos was just perfect for us before leaving to meet friends!

Take the elevator up to the penthouse and walk into a cool ‘pad’ because it seems like a James Bond throwback. It’s recently been redone and still seems a bit used. The decor is white and bright so that’s hard to maintain, perhaps not the best choice. Had drinks and mediocre hors d’oeurves which I can’t remember so that should tell you something. I did however lust after the tables on the north side of the building that had tents…….not enough to go back though.