Le Meridien Delfina Santa Monica Hotel, Santa MonicaLe Meridien Delfina Santa Monica Hotel in Santa Monica, United States has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 38 of 47 hotels we score in Santa Monica. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.6 before correction: Booking.com 2.3, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0, Agoda 1.9. Rooms from about $362 a night (cached, not a live quote).Le Meridien Delfina Santa Monica is a four-star boutique hotel situated in Santa Monica, four blocks from the beach. It caters to both business travellers and holidaymakers, offering meeting spaces alongside leisure facilities like a heated outdoor pool and a fitness centre. The rooms feature air conditioning and private balconies, with some providing views of the mountains or the Pacific Ocean. On-site dining includes a restaurant serving French-inspired cuisine and a bar. The property operates with mandatory eco-friendly rules and opt-in cleaning services. While the service is highly rated, some guests have noted that the interior furnishings and decor require updating.What stands out

Four blocks from the beach

French-inspired restaurant and bar

Pet friendly accommodation

Heated outdoor pool

Watch out for

Decor needs updating

Resort fee applies

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