The Georgian Hotel, Santa MonicaThe Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica, United States has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 47 hotels we score in Santa Monica. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $466 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Georgian Hotel is an Art Deco landmark on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. Built in 1933 and renovated in 2022, this property sits within walking distance of the Santa Monica Pier and the beach. It contains 84 guest rooms, including 28 suites, which feature modern interiors. The hotel suits travellers looking for historic architecture alongside updated facilities, such as an on-site steakhouse and a fitness centre. Amenities include valet parking, room service, and pet-friendly options. While the hotel offers a high standard of service, the nightly rates start at $466, making it a more expensive choice for the area.What stands out

Historic Art Deco architecture

Walking distance to the beach

Recently renovated guest rooms

On-site steakhouse and bar

Watch out for

High starting nightly rates

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