We had a good time all-in-all. We just felt you need to be aware of some key points before booking.
Pros:
Unbeatable location
Lovely cleaning staff
Beautiful views from the room
Gorgeous high ceilings with great character
Comfortable bed
Good value for Santa Monica
Cons:
Communication was lacking prior to check-in.
Sleep is challenging - the bar downstairs is loud with its music - weekdays aren't bad and finish at 11pm, weekends, however, finish at 2am.
Bathroom and shower (while functional) doesn't match standard set by the rest of the space.