The Kinney Venice Beach, Santa MonicaThe Kinney Venice Beach in Santa Monica, United States has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 16 of 47 hotels we score in Santa Monica. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.4. Rooms from about $212 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Kinney Venice Beach is a 68-room boutique hotel located in Venice Beach, California. Following a 2016 renovation, the property features modern interiors and a mix of standard guest rooms and executive suites. It sits near Abbot Kinney Boulevard, providing access to local art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a fitness centre, and a business centre. The hotel suits travellers looking for design-led accommodation near the coast. While the hotel offers various amenities, self-parking is available only for an additional fee.What stands out

Modern interior design

Outdoor swimming pool

On-site fitness centre

Near Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Watch out for

Parking requires an extra fee

Slow elevator service

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