Without Purpose there is no Passion
Some inspiring images from the Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica. I now know exactly where I'll be staying the next time we visit the area. Stunning.
You can thank designer extraordinaire Thomas Schoos for the impeccable interiors. Take special note of that wall of fish and those gleaming elevator doors. So imaginative.
I absolutely love the title of this post...so true!
I love the photos, the hotel is amazing! I could totally see myself sitting in that chair, checking out that gorgeous view!!!
Posted by: Dolce Chic | October 20, 2008 at 12:55 PM
ooh. hate to be the playa hater here. but the service is no beuno and the rooms are..eh.
the roof top is groovy and wonderful as is the lobby.
Posted by: beachbungalow8 | October 20, 2008 at 03:59 PM
bb8... shouldn't that be "playa hata?" ;) thanks for the heads up on bad service. Looks like we'll just do brunch there.
Dolce, that view is sublime, isn't it?
Posted by: franki durbin | October 20, 2008 at 04:17 PM
Easily one of the most gorgeous hotels on the westside. Love the Huntley. You have to eat at the Penthouse; just a beautiful view of Santa Monica from there and the food is pretty decent, too.
Posted by: Alice Yoo | October 20, 2008 at 05:44 PM
thanks for the correction!
it's truly one of the best views in town, but don't waste your money past that.
Posted by: beachbungalow8 | October 20, 2008 at 05:54 PM
That view is amazing and the blue chair is a velvet wonder. LUV LUV LUV.
Posted by: Jen | October 22, 2008 at 04:12 AM
That first photo doesn't look real... it's beautiful!
Posted by: Fifi Flowers | October 26, 2008 at 02:25 AM
hey franki, how's it going? sometimes i can't believe the timing we both got...check out my blog...i just wrote about my Top 20 Dreamy Hotels and Lodges. i'm sure you'll have fun thinking of your list!
Posted by: jen laceda | October 26, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Breath taking rooms!
Thanks for the tour:)
kayellen
Posted by: kayellen | October 28, 2008 at 01:03 AM
Everything about this hotel spells relaxation! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Ana | October 28, 2008 at 02:52 PM