The historic Hotel
Shangri-La in Santa Monica recently got a $30 million facelift, and
we gotta tell you, the old girl is looking good.
Perched on a bluff over the beach since 1939, every room has sweeping
views of Santa Monicas famed pier and the Pacific, and windows that open
so you can hear the surf and smell the ocean air.
We spent hours lazing about the multi-tiered courtyard with solar-heated
pool and hot tub and at the poolside bar, sipping bubbly in an adorable
curtained cabana. Then we took the party to our room and lounged in a
fluffy Frette robe on the leather and chrome furniture, watching the sun
go down.
Later, the hotels bustling dining room provided a tasty repast before we
retreated to the rooftop bar to savour cocktails by an outdoor fire and
take in the 365-degree views.
Which led us to this conclusion: at just half an hour from LAX, Hotel
Shangri-La isnt just the place youre staying, its the place youre going.
Rooms from $295. Hotel Shangri-La, 1301 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica,
California, 877-999-1301, www.shangrila-hotel.com
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