Nestled in lush gardens a stone's throw from the beach, the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows offers upscale rooms, a vibrant bar, and a serene spa experience, making it a go-to Santa Monica retreat.
"Starting at $95 per person, afternoon high tea service takes place in the hotel’s Fountain Room every Saturday at noon. Chef Damon Gordon’s menu balances old and new traditions, with egg salad, cucumber, and smoked salmon sandwiches; raspberry tarts; and traditional scones with clotted cream, passion fruit curd, and house-made preserves. Reservations are required via Fairmont Miramar’s website or Resy." - Cathy Chaplin
"Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, whose collection of properties around the world is growing at a steady clip." - Jennifer Flowers
"Grand gates and a cobblestone-lined driveway lead to a magnificent, oversized Moreton Bay fig tree that predates the 100-year-old property. The newly renovated ground floor includes a breezy lobby bar decorated with midcentury-modern furniture, brassy regency touches, and an eight-seat, Tokyo-style sushi bar called Soko. One of the best happy hours on the Westside can be found overlooking the pool at Fig, or if you’re looking for a more nightlife-y, youthful vibe, head to the Bungalow for drinks and dancing before heading back to your room. The Ocean tower offers more traditional rooms, but we recommend splurging on one of the 31 residential-style Bungalows set in the flower-filled Miramar Gardens." - Krista Simmons
"Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows — One Key Santa Monica This century-old luxury hotel has seen Santa Monica change from bohemian beach town to upscale enclave; and though it’s just a few minutes’ walk from the beach itself, it’s even closer to the mall that is Downtown Santa Monica. No matter — a stay at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is what you make of it, and can be as private as you want it to be. The grounds themselves are planted with lush gardens overlooking the Pacific; the hotel’s own private beach club is accessible via a shuttle." - The MICHELIN Guide
"This century-old luxury hotel has seen Santa Monica change from bohemian beach town to upscale enclave; and though it’s just a few minutes’ walk from the beach itself, it’s even closer to the mall that is Downtown Santa Monica. No matter — a stay at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is what you make of it, and can be as private as you want it to be. The grounds themselves are planted with lush gardens overlooking the Pacific; the hotel’s own private beach club is accessible via a shuttle." - The MICHELIN Guide
