đşđ¸ A Boutique Hotel Recommendation Youâll Love!
The Palisociety group in the U.S. runs a series of charming boutique hotels, mostly located across California. Many are renovated historic properties that retain their original characterâso each one has its own unique style! Theyâre generally four-star levelâperfect if you appreciate design and personality, but maybe not if youâre strictly seeking a luxury five-star experience. I recently stayed at Palihouse Santa Monica for five nights, and overall, it was such a lovely experienceâgreat for solo travelers or couples (they only offer king beds). The location is super close to the beachâjust a 5-minute walk to Ocean Avenue đď¸. During my stay, there werenât many unhoused individuals around, so I felt pretty safe. Itâs also near areas like Palisades Villageâconvenient and peaceful. The hotelâs style is truly specialâinspired by Moorish and Mediterranean Revival architectureâvery photogenic! The lobby has a cozy fireplace, and they serve simple brunch daily (open to the public too). There are beautiful gardens at the front and back, and they even lend out retro bicycles for guests to explore the neighborhood! đ˛đ¨ I stayed in a one-bedroom suite with a king bedâabout 60 square meters, including a bedroom, living area, bathroom, dressing room, and a fully-equipped little kitchen. You can check the floor plan on their website for details. That adorable retro kitchen was actually why I chose this hotelâsince I was staying five days, I wanted to cook simple meals myself. The kitchenette is playful but functional, with basic cookware included (just bring your own salt and pepper!). Toiletries are by diptyque, and the towels and bedding are high-quality. Housekeeping was thorough and consistent. That said, there are clear drawbacks due to its age: The building dates back to 1927, and they kept the original windowsâcharmingly vintage, but also a bit drafty and less insulated. Even as someone sensitive to sound and temperature, I still found it comfortable overall. Iâd definitely recommend it for a stylish, relaxed stay! Have you visited Palihouse Santa Monica or another boutique hotel in LA? Share your favorite finds below! đđź #LosAngeles #BoutiqueHotel #Palisociety #PalihouseSantaMonica #SantaMonicaStay #CaliforniaHotels #HistoricHotel #DesignStay #TravelInStyle #BeachVibes #OceanAvenue #CozyVibes #RetroCharm #Diptyque #KitchenetteGoals #SafeTravel #CouplesRetreat #SoloTravel #WeekendGetaway #HotelDesign #HiddenGems #TravelGram #StayLocal #LAaccommodation #GoodVibesOnly