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The City View Palisades Room offers a peaceful escape in the heart of the city. Located in the historic Palisades building, it blends timeless charm...
Guests love the peaceful vibe of The Deluxe Room. It offers a lovely view of the city or garden, creating a calm atmosphere for every...
The Deluxe Ocean View Room captures the relaxed elegance of coastal California living. It offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, framed by swaying palm...
The Premier Ocean View room welcomes each guest with a calm coastal atmosphere. Lynda Murray shapes each detail with a blend of classic style and...
The Fairmont Room offers a serene retreat surrounded by lush Miramar Gardens. Every detail blends perfectly with the natural beauty of the Palisades. The décor...
Explore the Palisades Suite. It’s a beautiful room in the Historic Palisades Wing. Enjoy a peaceful atmosphere and elegant comfort. The suite reflects a European...
The Signature Bungalow sits quietly in the beautiful Miramar Gardens. It captures the relaxed charm and timeless beauty of Southern California. Each bungalow has been...
The Signature Ocean View Suite sits within the historic Palisades wing setting. Lynda Murray shapes a calm space with strong Santa Monica coastal inspiration. Bright...
The Palisades Grand Suite is in the lovely Historic Palisades Wing. This space offers a graceful setting that reflects the opulent charm of a European...
The Premier Bungalows sit in the beautiful Miramar Gardens. They capture the relaxed charm and glamour of Southern California. Each bungalow is carefully designed to...
The Tower Suite is a newly updated room on the top floor of the Ocean Tower. It offers a stylish space that captures Southern California's...
The Miramar Ocean View Suite is situated in the Historic Palisades wing. It features a soothing mix of classic style and modern comfort in a...
The Bungalow Suite is at Miramar Gardens. It offers a peaceful escape that captures Southern California’s warm charm. Each moment feels relaxed and stylish. Soft...
The Signature Palisades Suite sits within the enchanting Historic Palisades Wing. The spacious parlor area offers comfort and presents a graceful powder room. Soft light...
The Bi-Level Bungalow Suite at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is a peaceful retreat in a historic part of Los Angeles. This distinctive suite reflects...
The 3 Bedroom Bungalow in Los Angeles offers a stylish retreat for those seeking comfort and luxury. Renowned interior designer Michael Berman created this space....
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows Santa Monica is one of the clearest luxury addresses on the Los Angeles coast. Set at 101 Wilshire Boulevard, above the Pacific and close to Ocean Avenue, the hotel gives guests a rare mix of beach access, city energy, garden space, private bungalows, and a historic Santa Monica setting. The property sits on five acres, which is unusual in this part of Santa Monica. It has 297 rooms and suites, including 31 private bungalows, a restored 1950s ocean-facing tower, the historic Palisades wing, gardens, restaurants, bars, wellness facilities, and one of the area's most recognizable Moreton Bay fig trees. It feels less like a compact beach hotel and more like a coastal estate in the middle of Santa Monica.
The location is the main reason to book Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows Santa Monica. The hotel sits above the beach, close to the bluffs, the pier, Ocean Avenue, Palisades Park, Third Street Promenade, restaurants, shops, and the Pacific. Guests can walk to the beach and still return to a private garden setting. This balance is rare in Los Angeles. Many beach hotels are either directly on the sand with little privacy, or set farther inland with less coastal feeling. Fairmont Miramar sits in between. It gives guests the energy of Santa Monica, but the gardens and bungalows create a softer retreat. For travelers who want a luxury Santa Monica hotel with both beach access and resort-like space, this position is a major advantage.
The property's history adds real character. The site dates back to the private estate of Santa Monica founder Senator John P. Jones. Today, the famous Moreton Bay fig tree still anchors the arrival experience and gives the hotel a strong sense of place. That tree matters because it changes the first impression. Guests arrive from Wilshire Boulevard and immediately move into a greener, older, more residential mood. The hotel feels connected to Santa Monica's resort past, not only to its modern beach scene. The five-acre setting gives the hotel room to breathe. Gardens, pathways, pool areas, bungalows, and outdoor dining spaces create a more layered experience than a standard coastal tower. The result is urban, beachy, and private at the same time.
Accommodation is spread across several distinct areas. The ocean-facing tower gives guests the strongest coastal views. The Palisades wing brings more historic character. The 31 private bungalows are the most individual option, set within the gardens and suited to guests who want privacy in the heart of Santa Monica. The bungalows are one of the hotel's clearest differentiators. They work well for couples, families, entertainment travelers, and guests who want a more residential feel. Some larger bungalow and suite categories offer extra living space and a stronger sense of retreat. Ocean-view rooms and suites make sense for guests who want the Pacific to define the stay. Garden bungalows are better for those who value privacy and a calmer setting. This range is one reason the hotel can serve both leisure guests and business travelers well.
Dining gives the hotel much of its local personality. FIG is the signature restaurant, focused on fresh, seasonal California cooking and a farm-to-table spirit. It works for relaxed dinners, local meetings, and guests who want a polished meal without leaving the property. Soko is a small sushi counter with an intimate omakase mood. It gives the hotel a more precise culinary option and suits guests who want something quieter and more focused. Dogtown Coffee brings a very different layer, linked to Santa Monica's surf and skate culture. It is useful for coffee, breakfast burritos, quick bites, and a more casual start to the day. This range matters. A Santa Monica hotel should not feel formal all the time. Guests need a serious restaurant, a casual coffee stop, and a place that reflects the neighborhood. Fairmont Miramar offers all three.
The Bungalow is one of the property's best-known social spaces. It has a retro beach-house mood, lounge seating, games, cocktails, and a strong sunset and local scene. It gives the hotel evening energy that feels connected to Santa Monica rather than sealed inside a traditional hotel bar. This makes the property useful for guests who want a lively coastal base. You can spend the day at the beach or in meetings, then stay on property for drinks and a more relaxed social scene. The Bungalow is not the quietest part of the hotel, but that is part of its role. Couples and leisure travelers may enjoy the contrast. The gardens and bungalows offer calm, while The Bungalow adds a more playful Santa Monica edge.
The pool and wellness facilities help make the hotel feel like a resort rather than only a city stay. Guests can build days around beach walks, pool time, spa treatments, fitness, and outdoor meals. This is especially useful because Los Angeles trips often combine leisure, work, shopping, and driving. A wellness break can reset the day. The hotel gives guests a place to slow down between Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Venice, Malibu, and other parts of Los Angeles. The city can be spread out and demanding, so a calm base is valuable. The pool is also important for families and guests who prefer a controlled resort setting instead of spending every hour on the beach.
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows Santa Monica is well placed for classic Westside plans. Santa Monica Beach and the pier are nearby. Palisades Park is close for walks. Venice, Malibu, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood can be reached by car when traffic allows. The hotel is especially useful for travelers who want the coast as their base but still need access to greater Los Angeles. It works for entertainment trips, business stays, family vacations, and long weekends. Guests can stay near the beach without feeling too far from the city's restaurants, shopping, and meetings. The strongest itineraries do not overpack the day. Spend real time in Santa Monica. Walk, eat, sit by the pool, and let the coastal location do some of the work.
Book Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows Santa Monica if you want a luxury Santa Monica hotel with 297 rooms and suites, 31 private bungalows, beach access, ocean views, gardens, restaurants, bars, wellness facilities, and a strong Westside location. It is especially good for couples, families, entertainment travelers, business guests, and anyone who wants Santa Monica with more space and privacy than a typical beach hotel. The bungalows are the key choice for guests who want a more residential stay. Ocean-view rooms are best for travelers who want the Pacific front and center. The final reason to book is the mix of setting and personality. Fairmont Miramar gives guests beach access, garden retreat, historic character, dining, nightlife, and Los Angeles reach in one property. For travelers searching for a luxury Santa Monica hotel with private bungalows, Pacific views, wellness, dining, and VIP benefits, it remains one of the strongest coastal choices in Los Angeles.
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Fairmont Miramar sits above Santa Monica Beach on five leafy acres. The bungalow feel is rare for Los Angeles.
The Moreton Bay Fig Tree gives the hotel its living landmark. It makes arrival feel rooted, not glossy.
FIG, Soko, and The Bungalow keep the property social. The mix feels very Santa Monica after sunset.
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Yes. Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows is a strong Santa Monica choice for travelers who want a classic coastal resort. It suits guests who value ocean views, private bungalows, garden space, dining, spa time, pool days, and beach access.
Fairmont Miramar is in Santa Monica, set on landscaped grounds above the beach and close to Ocean Avenue. The location works well for Santa Monica Pier, Third Street Promenade, Palisades Park, beach paths, Malibu, and Venice.
Fairmont Miramar has 297 guest rooms, including 62 suites and 31 private bungalows. This mix lets guests choose between tower views, classic rooms, larger suites, and more secluded bungalow-style stays.
Rooms and suites blend California comfort, natural light, coastal colors, and practical layouts for beach or city stays. Some categories include ocean views, balconies, or extra space, so guests should choose carefully if the view matters.
Yes, for travelers who want a more private and residential feeling within the resort grounds. The bungalows work especially well for couples, families, and repeat guests who want space away from the main building.
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