Sonder The Beacon, Santa MonicaSonder The Beacon in Santa Monica, United States has a corrected score of 2.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 42 of 47 hotels we score in Santa Monica. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.3 before correction: Booking.com 2.3, Tripadvisor 1.3, Google 3.3. Rooms from about $395 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sonder The Beacon is a 3.5-star boutique hotel on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. Originally built in 1928, this Art Deco building sits one block from the beach and is close to the Santa Monica Pier. The property features air-conditioned rooms, a rooftop terrace, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Guests can use the on-site restaurant or cook in room kitchens. It suits travellers who want easy access to the coast and local shops. Because some top-floor rooms sit below a late-night bar, noise may be an issue for light sleepers. The hotel follows mandatory eco-rules and offers opt-in cleaning services.What stands out

Near Santa Monica Beach

Rooftop terrace and pool

In-room kitchens available

Art Deco architecture

Watch out for

Potential noise from rooftop bar

Mixed value for money

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