Shore Hotel, Santa MonicaShore Hotel in Santa Monica, United States has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 47 hotels we score in Santa Monica. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.4. Rooms from about $490 a night (cached, not a live quote).Shore Hotel is a LEED Gold certified boutique hotel situated on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. It sits within walking distance of the Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade. The property features contemporary interiors and sustainable design, making it suitable for eco-conscious travellers and business visitors. Guests can access a solar-heated swimming pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. Many rooms include private balconies with views of the Pacific Ocean. While the hotel offers a restaurant serving Southern California cuisine, some guest feedback indicates a lack of dining options on-site. The hotel is pet friendly and provides secure parking for those travelling by car.What stands out

Sustainable LEED Gold design

Near Santa Monica Pier

Solar-heated pool and hot tub

Ocean view balconies

Watch out for

Limited on-site dining

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