219 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, California, United States | (618) 248-8274
Located a few minutes walk to the beach
Attractive 1910 inn with period details and homey accents
Comfortable, rustic rooms, many with fireplaces
Some rooms have terraces, a few with partial ocean views
Home-cooked buffet breakfast included in room rates
Free wine-tasting and hors d'oeuvres each afternoon
Free on-site parking
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Some guest rooms are small
Noise can be a problem in street-facing rooms
Stairs can be a challenge for those with mobility issues
No in-room minibars or fridges
Located just a few blocks from the ocean, this small upper-middle-range inn offers a refreshing alternative to generic chain hotels. This charming house was built in 1910 and has been lovingly restored and transformed into a bed-and-breakfast-style inn with rustic interiors. Its 15 guest rooms are equipped with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, and iPod docks, and some feature period fireplaces or private porches, a few with partial ocean views. Freebies include a home-cooked buffet breakfast, daily wine-tastings, on-site parking, and freshly baked cookies served with tea and coffee around the clock. Travelers looking for a more standard hotel experience may want to consider the Wyndham Santa Monica At The Pier, which has a heated outdoor pool, and an on-site restaurant, bar, and fitness center.
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Scene
Charming, historic inn set in a building dating to 1910 with a country-home atmosphere
Channel Road Inn - A Four Sisters Inn is located on a leafy residential street and set in a garden of trees and flowering plants. This three-story house dates back to 1910 and was built in a Colonial Revival style. It was abandoned for many years before being restored and transformed into a bed and breakfast in 1989. The facade is covered in blue shingles and window frames are painted white, and there's a red-brick veranda next to the entrance. The house retains many original period details including an oak front door and a fireplace featuring vintage Batchelder tiles. The interiors have the look and feel of a country home, and in many ways, it feels more like a private residence than a hotel. There's a cozy sitting area with bookshelves with old-fashioned photographs and objets d'art, a few plush chairs, and a comfortable sofa upholstered in blue-and-white-striped fabric. French doors open up to the sun room which is furnished with white wicker chairs and sofas. Floors are covered in hardwood, with matching wood paneling on the walls of the corridors. Most guests staying here are vacationing couples.
Location
In a residential area in Santa Monica, a few blocks away from the beach
Channel Road Inn - A Four Sisters Inn is located in a residential area of Santa Monica, a few blocks away from the beach. There are a few shops, restaurants, and bars close by, but most sights and attractions are accessible only by car.- Five-minute walk to the beach
Rooms
Cozy guest rooms decorated in a rustic style with iPod docks and flat-screen TVs
Rooms at Channel Road Inn are decorated in a cozy and rustic country house style. Floors are either made of hardwood and covered with oriental-style rugs, or have wall-to-wall carpeting. Walls are painted beige or pale green, and the antique-looking furniture is either finished in natural wood, painted white, or done up in a shabby-chic style. Several desk lamps add mood lighting, and framed prints of floral motifs, birds, or black-and-white photos add tasteful decorative touches. Many rooms have fireplaces, and some have private porches or balconies. Most rooms have views over the gardens, and a few even have partial ocean views. All are air-conditioned, with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, iPod docks, irons, hairdryers, and bathrobes. Bathrooms have white-marble counter tops, magnifying mirrors, and free toiletries, and are fitted with shower/tub combos. A few have whirlpool bathtubs. The Deluxe King Rooms include daybeds, and can sleep a maximum of three -- ideal for families traveling with a child. Though the Budget Queen Room is cramped and tight on space, it has the advantage of having its own entrance, and is located in a quiet wing of the property away from the street. The Superior Guest Room with Fireplace has a private porch overlooking the trees, and a partial view of the ocean.Note that some guests have complained of outside noise reaching the street-facing rooms. People with mobility issues should also be aware that rooms on upper floors could be a challenge to reach because they're accessed by stairs.
Features
Free buffet breakfast, free wine-tasting, massage room, library, and free property-wide Wi-Fi
A free breakfast buffet is included in room rates and features cereal, baked goods, and hot items including pancakes, quiche, and French toast. Breakfast delivery is available for an extra charge. In the afternoons, guests are invited to join the free wine tasting, accompanied by hors d’oeuvres. They can also help themselves to the free coffee, tea, water, and soda available 24 hours a day in the dining room, and there are freshly baked cookies served in the lobby area every afternoon. The inn also has a massage room offering treatments such as stone therapy and reflexology. The library has a good selection of books and DVDs that guests are free to borrow during their stay. Faxing, printing, and other business services are available for an extra charge. There's also a free bike lending service available. but past guests have reported that the bikes are not well-maintained. On-site parking is free, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
