Le Méridien Delfina Santa Monica

DO NOT STAY HERE. Very loud strikers every day from 7-5. Marriott hotels need to settle this already.
Apr 9th, 2024

There are currently protestors outside from Union 11, banging and playing vuvuzela incessantly. Not thrilled about this as I am working remotely. The hotel is nice but this is an issue w/ Marriott that needs to be taken care of.
Apr 9th, 2024

We stayed here for 3 nights using Marriott points. Although it is a small hotel, it is convenient because you can walk to Santa Monica Beach and the shopping mall. I was glad that I was upgraded to a partial ocean view as a platinum benefit, and that I was able to enjoy a complimentary breakfast every morning at the cafe on the first floor. The hotel staff were also kind. If you ask the front desk for amenities via chat on the Bonvoy app, they will bring them to your room.
Apr 5th, 2024

Just found out after disputing the bill that they have a $33 a day amenities fee to pay for the pool and gym and supposedly free champagne, you pay this whether you use or not. This should be disclosed before you book, it is clearly deceptive and misleading conduct. They also have protester shouting and blowing horns early most mornings, thats never mentioned its apparently been going on for months.
Apr 3rd, 2024

As of 4/3/24 there were still people on strike outside the hotel. They showed up at about 7:30 AM but were gone by 9 AM. The hotel has tons of security guards, so felt safe the entire time. Valet and check in was easy, wasn't too long of a wait for valet every morning, but they do warn you it can take as long as 20 minutes so text the # on the ticket before you leave your room. Rooms: There is no coffee maker in the room, but they do have coffee offered in the lobby. There is a small refrigerator and safe. The bathrooms are definitely outdated for a Le Meridien (shower curtain) but the rest of the room seemed to be in fine condition to me (balcony was nice) and the bed was comfy. The room was clean when I checked in as well. This hotel definitely felt like it has a lot of guest turnover and was very busy. Other Hotel Amenities: Gym/Fitness center isn't the greatest but certainly not the worst I've been in, it's like 3 hotel rooms combined into 1 room. Water bottle refill station was in there along with 2 Peloton Bikes, 1 cable weight machine, lots of free weights with 3 benches, 4 treadmills, and 4 ellipticals. Pool & Hot Tub had cabanas which seemed out of context. Did not see Penthouse or Mezzanine level for events. Location: about 15 minute walk to 3rd St. Promenade/Pier and 10 minute walk to beach. They had electric scooters outside so could have zipped around faster, but chose to walk. Overall, I would stay here again.
Apr 3rd, 2024