Hotels near Gehry House

"Great hotel. Clean, modern, friendly staff. My only complaint is there is no signage or address posted on Santa Monica Blvd so the hotel is hard to find. I understand it is because the hotel is being renovated but it is very frustrating to be looking for a property when there is no address or name. Both appear on the side street which isn’t helpful "

"The front desk staff are very friendly and accommodating. The hotel is centrally located to downtown Santa Monica and the beach, restaurants, shopping and several attractions. Parking is problematic in this area, so it was a benefit to have parking for a minimal fee (and city taxes). It was convenient to UCLA Medical Center, where my husband was receiving medical treatment. I felt safe and comfortable. There's no valet, bell service or room service. There is a refrigerator and microwave, which was a benefit reheating the meal we enjoyed the night we arrived. There is a Continental breakfast, but mostly muffins, packaged pastry and coffee. I don't recall if there was water or other beverages. Clean towels. Hairdryer. Ironing board and iron. The hotel was clean and quiet. Definite beach vibe, but it's more of a motel than hotel. The rate was in line with others in the area, but lacked certain basic things - such as drawer space. We were able to use the closet shelving and cart rack to place items normally placed inside drawers. There's a new law about no travel toiletries supplied, so there were shampoo and conditioner bottles in the shower, and bar soap on the sink and in the shower. In spite of these basics, it was a pleasant experience. The staff was enjoyable to talk to, and helpful when I needed directions outside of my memory of living in Los Angeles for 30 years. I'm not sure if we would stay there again, but don't let my standards color your decision to stay here."

"Be very careful when booking the Courtyard Santa Monica through Expedia. The Hotel will double charge you at their more expensive standard walk in room rate even though I showed them my receipt through Expedia."

"I checked in after 5:00 PM, left my belongings in the so-called “private” room, and went out to dinner and to watch the hockey game. When I returned after 9:00 PM, I found someone else staying in the room with all of my personal items still inside. Why the other person did not question the situation, I have no idea. Thankfully, nothing was missing. I immediately reported the issue, and the person at the front desk was very helpful and said he would provide me with a full refund. I came downstairs upset and said a few things out of frustration, and to their credit, they could have asked me to leave, but the staff understood the situation and provided me with another room. Again, the staff was very nice and handled the situation professionally, but after this experience, I will not be staying there again. Thank you, and good luck."

"The bed was really comfy and our hotel was in a cute little courtyard. Staff was friendly and the the hotel was walking distance to some restaurants and a Trader Joe’s. My only complaint is that the breakfast was not that good and the coffee was awful. "

"The Fairmont Hotels are always top notched and provide the best stays all together every time."

"Stayed during spring break 2026 for 5 days. Great location and view. Should have free parking for the hotel guests though:))"

"Very nice but had no business center. Needed to find a new airline to return home after Spirit shut down during our vacation. Very difficult to do from my cell phone and spotty service"

"Love the look and vibe of this property. Our room was spacious and well appointed. Love the Culti shower gel. Greta at the front desk was lovely. The restaurant was cool and food was good. My only complaint was how long it took to get our food while sitting at the bar. Other than that, would recommend and would stay again. "