Regent Santa Monica Beach
USA
Regent Santa Monica Beach
1700 Ocean Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
santamonica.regenthotels.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Regent Santa Monica Beach
Shareholders
IHG / Stock Exchange
Date of Creation
March 2023
Hotel General Manager
Younes Atallah, a veteran in luxury hospitality, has joined Regent Santa Monica Beach. With over 20 years of experience, Atallah is an expert in delivering luxury service while focusing on growth and profitability. He previously served as the general manager at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, where he successfully led the property through the pandemic and achieved record-breaking top-line revenues in 2022. Prior to that, Atallah worked for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts for 10 years and spent 11 years with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts in prime locations such as Palm Beach, Vancouver, and Wailea.
Hotel Positioning
5-star luxury
Development Strategy
To use our scale and expertise to create the exceptional guest experiences and owner returns needed to grow our brands in the industry’s most valuable markets and segments. Delivered through a culture that retains and attracts the best people and embraces opportunities to positively impact the world around us.
Regent Santa Monica Beach
History and Story
More than five decades ago, Regent changed the face of luxury hospitality and set the new standard through innovation, extraordinary views, landmark destinations and exceptional service. We’re redefining what it means to be a luxury hotel by combining regent’s renowned legacy with the expertise of IHG hotels & resorts. Regent Santa Monica beach is set on a coveted coastline location, steps from the famed Santa Monica pier. Following a complete transformation, the resort will celebrate the beauty of unexpected harmony through contrasts, delivering inspired stays through a blend of serenity and a touch of decadence. The resort will feature sumptuous and tranquil rooms and suites, along with a stunning beachfront pool deck with multiple pools and a destination spa and wellness center. Additionally, Regent Santa Monica beach will welcome guests from near and far with unforgettable epicurean experiences, including a restaurant concept created in collaboration with an acclaimed celebrity chef as well as a high-end artisanal marketplace.
Date Renovation
2023-2024 -ongoing. The entire hotel is being renovated by design firm, AVRO I KO.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Our resort offers 167 spacious rooms, including 25 opulent suites ranging from 720 sq ft to 3,200 sq ft, with patio or terrace options, outdoor fire pits, and kitchenettes. The hotel features Orla, a Mediterranean restaurant by Chef Michael Mina, Sweet July Santa Monica for coffee and pastries, Azure Pool Bar, and 24-hour in-room dining. Guerlain Wellness offers a range of treatments and activities, and the beachfront pool deck provides spectacular beach views. Guests can enjoy a private lounge, complimentary mini bar, excluding alcohol, beach butler service, luxury house car service, and 24-hour bespoke service by Regent Experience Managers. There are also programs for pets and children.
Location
Situated on iconic Ocean Ave, Regent Santa Monica Beach is the only property in Los Angeles with unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean. Just footsteps from the Historical Santa Monica Pier and recognizable city landmarks.
The resort is placed just nine miles from the Los Angeles International Airport and 24 miles from the Hollywood Burbank Airport with ease of access to Private Jet and suite services.
Key sites/activities in the area
Santa Monica pier, Pacific Park amusement park, surfing, hiking, scuba diving, flight lessons, golf, shopping.
Fun Facts
• 24-hour bespoke service by Regent Experience Managers
• Privatized check-in and check-out options
• Luxury house car
• Private lounge for pre and post check-in and check-out
• Beach Butler service
• Seasonal entertainment & daily activities for guest enjoyment
• Poolside cabanas, day beds and loungers
• Tides & Tails pet program with pet amenities
Children Corner
The Seascape program at Regent Santa Monica Beach offers a variety of activities for kids aged 3-12. For ongoing entertainment, there are Regent Kite Flyers, scavenger hunts, and Stars & S’mores. Additionally, seasonal activities include floating lanterns, movies under the stars or in-room movie nights, organic tie-dye in the Pacific Garden, seashell art, and mini marine biology programs.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 34
• Number of Luxury rooms: 124
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 167
Restaurants & Bars
• Orla by Chef Michael Mina- Orla is inspired by the bustling markets of the Mediterranean and the Middle East, highlighting regional flavours and cooking techniques. Orla features both indoor and bi-level outdoor seating on the terrace with views of the Santa Monica mountains and Pacific Ocean.
• Lobby Bar – At the heart of the resort, guests are greeted with a circular grand central bar, offering a handcrafted cocktail experience.
• Sweet July by Ayesha Curry – Sweet July Santa Monica, a café and marketplace founded by Ayesha Curry, will be the brand’s first location outside of its Bay Area home, located at Regent Santa Monica Beach. In addition to casual all-menus inspired by Ayesha’s roots, guests can enjoy beloved coffee and tea beverages, fresh juices, and more. The location will also include a beautiful retail space featuring market items and high-quality products for the self and home, all produced by Black-owned and women-owned brands.
Wellness
Guerlain Wellness and Spa – Guerlain Wellness at Regent Santa Monica Beach seamlessly marries luxury, wellness, and beauty, offering an unparalleled escape for those in pursuit of holistic well-being.
The House of Guerlain’s exclusive and debut spa in Los Angeles
• Sprawling 10,000-square foot spa and wellness center
• 12 luxurious private treatment rooms with couples’ treatment room
• Three dedicated lounges with jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room
• Complete range of skincare products, make-up and fragrance boutique
• Bi-level state-of-the-art movement & fitness center
• Personal trainers available on request
Corporate & Celebration Events
Extra Notable Features
• 24-hour bespoke service by Regent Experience Managers
• Privatized check-in and check-out options
• Luxury house car
• Private lounge for pre and post check-in and check-out
• Beach Butler service
• Seasonal entertainment & daily activities for guest enjoyment
• Poolside cabanas, day beds and loungers
• Tides & Tails pet program with pet amenities