Conveniently located by Santa Monica Pier, this mo...

Conveniently located by Santa Monica Pier, this modern hotel has gorgeous view and high comfort and price standards. The stuff was very nice and friendly. Street parking is a common problem in Santa Monica, but there are many public parking lots around however I chose undeground valet parking at hotel. There is no complimentary breakfast provided but paid options are really yummy. Eco-friendly smart systems are everywhere: card access to lobby restroom, elevator and room, automatic LED light turn on/off etc. Soon you start realizing that all these things like low flow shower are designed to save hotel bills but not for the comfort of the guests. It's up to shower (not to you) to choose the water temperature. A very annoying thing is an attempt to put overpriced snacks, towels, chocolate bars, toys and mini bar right in the room. I find reasonable to pay 2x convenience price but not 3x. No complimentary water at the room - prepare to pay $8 for a bottle of water and explain your kids why they can't take snacks and toys. 'City view' in fact is a view to the wall of shopping mall across the road so the restaurant guests on its roof can observe your room. Don't forget to turn on the privacy shower curtain switch. Pool is quite small (up to 9ppl) but has a great view especially after the sunset.