This is my 2nd trip booking with Silvio. He goes above and beyond to make sure my trip is smooth and effortless. He responds immediately and when questions are asked He does whatever it takes to accommodate you. It's a perfect location. I could walk everywhere and did so. There is a noise factor which was fine for me, as I am a night person. There is a restaurant downstairs and you can hear the music but it wasn't an issue for me. If you're in bed at 9pm, maybe this isn't for you, otherwise I can't imagine a better location. I gazed out into the Pacific every morning when I got up went a great little internet cafe (3 min. walk) up Broadway for breakfast and the 3rd Street Promenade is a 10 min short walk, and has everything you could possible want or need. The Santa Monica Pier is a 5 min walk and you can rent bikes there. I won't ever book anywhere else when going to Santa Monica :)
Thanks again Silvio!