Venice Suites, Santa MonicaVenice Suites in Santa Monica, United States has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 32 of 47 hotels we score in Santa Monica. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.8. Rooms from about $382 a night (cached, not a live quote).Venice Suites is a three-star aparthotel situated on Ocean Front Walk in Venice Beach. The building dates back to the early 1900s and provides studios and one-bedroom suites with wood flooring and air conditioning. Each unit includes a fully equipped kitchen, making it suitable for families or longer stays. Guests have access to a sundeck, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi. The location allows for walking access to the Venice Beach Boardwalk, local restaurants, and shops. While the rooms offer ocean views, some guests have noted that light from the street can be difficult to block out at night.What stands out

Ocean and beach views

In-room kitchens

Rooftop sundeck

Close to the boardwalk

Watch out for

Street light may disturb sleep

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