Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

The hotel is located in the heart of Santa Monica and is within walking distance of Third Street Promenade, a unique outdoor centre offering an eclectic choice of over 200 restaurants, nightclubs, movie theatres and chic retail outlets. Also within walking distance are kilometres of sandy white beaches like Venice Beach, Malibu Beach and the world-famous Santa Monica Pier. The unbeatable location offers easy access to the Santa Monica Freeway and Southern California's most popular destinations like Rodeo Drive, the Getty Museum, Downtown Los Angeles, Westwood, Melrose Place, Century City, UCLA, Hollywood and Universal Studios. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is just 30 minutes away.

The apartment hotel has a lift and features 253 rooms. Guests are warmly welcomed by English- and French-speaking staff at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities available at the hotel include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service, cash machine and drinks machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are a number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Bicycle storage is available to guests. There is a bike hire service as well. Complimentary newspapers are available. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. Guests can enjoy the view of the city from a balcony or terrace. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed, a queen-size bed, a king-size bed or a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge, a microwave and a tea/coffee station. Further amenities include a washing machine and an ironing set. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, an alarm clock and WiFi (for a fee) are provided as well. Bathrooms include a hairdryer and are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The apartment hotel has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.

Guests can go for an energising swim at the freshwater pool complex (in part heated). A hot tub invites guests to soothe their muscles, and a poolside snack bar will take care of any hungry bellies. Comfortable sun loungers are available on the terrace. The wide range of activities offered at the hotel ensures that there is something new to do every day, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, basketball, golf and horse riding. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy windsurfing, sailing and diving. The hotel's location is particularly ideal for skiers. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, billiards, bowling, squash, yoga, callisthenics and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the apartment hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, massage treatments, hydrotherapy treatments and a solarium. Children are well looked after in the kids' club.

Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between à la carte and a set menu. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.