Hotel Shangri La Santa Monica Property Description

Hotel Shangri-La is an architectural gem and historic landmark on the Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, California. It is a beacon of Art Deco beauty, Hollywood allure, and Los Angeles history, with ocean views from every room. Built in 1939, Hotel Shangri-La is the quintessential example of Streamline Moderne architecture. For decades, the Hotel Shangri-La has been a popular hideaway for guests ranging from presidents and luminaries to movie stars, artists, tastemakers, insiders, urbanites, and world travelers. Located in the heart of Santa Monica, the Hotel Shangri-La is steps away from the Santa Monica Pier, incredible shopping, and world-class restaurants, and is only 20 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport. August 2008, Hotel Shangri-La will reopen after a $25 million refurbishment- the first renovation in more than 20 years. The new design will embody a celebration of the design of the era with a contemporary twist. The full-service hotel will include 71 luxurious rooms (an increase of 17 rooms), a decadent courtyard with elevated pool and cabanas, a new gourmet restaurant, lavish suites, and a posh rooftop bar. Every room will be gutted and modernized, with high-speed Internet connections and sound systems. A perfect balance of past, present, and future, the Hotel Shangri-La is the perfect luxury getaway for the discerning traveler looking for something unique, comfortable, fun, and beautiful. Santa Monica features golden beaches and a sultry Pacific Ocean coastline, urban walkways and sandy terrain, gourmet cuisine and world-class dining, and first-rate couture and upscale boutiques. Santa Monica is the quintessential urban beach community.