THERE IS NOW A NEW STAR ON SANTA MONICA BEACH

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The iconic Regent brand makes a grand return to the U.S. with the opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach, an elegant beachfront resort that embodies the brand’s reimagined luxury. Blending Los Angeles’ glamour with coastal beauty, this new property is poised to set a new standard in luxury hospitality.

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Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury portfolio, Regent Santa Monica Beach reintroduces the legendary Regent name to Los Angeles and serves as its first flagship property in the Americas. Once located in Beverly Hills and known as the iconic setting of “Pretty Woman,” the Regent brand now finds its home along Santa Monica Beach, just steps from the famous pier. With a focus on timeless elegance and modern luxury, the resort promises extraordinary guest experiences, highlighted by spacious accommodations starting at 720 square feet, stunning public spaces, world-class dining, and a luxurious pool deck with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.

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Regent Santa Monica Beach Hotel | Luxury Hotel Architecture and Lifestyle Photography by Tanveer Badal | @TANVEERBADAL | TANVEERBADAL.COM

The resort offers 167 guestrooms and suites, many with sweeping views of the ocean, beach, and Santa Monica Pier. Guests are welcomed with a personalized Refreshment Gallery stocked with curated snacks and beverages. Regent’s signature approach to design creates intimate personal havens, offering spa-like bathrooms with soaking tubs, walk-in rain showers, and premium Perricone MD products. Rooms also feature dedicated dining and workspaces, Bose speakers, Dyson hairdryers, and bedside outlets for convenience. The Santa Monica Presidential Suite spans 3,200 square feet and offers panoramic ocean views, while the Oceanfront Atrium Two-Story Suite delivers 2,180 square feet of sophisticated luxury, complete with separate living and dining areas, king-sized beds, and refined finishes.

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Guests can personalize their stay with help from the Regent Experience Manager, a hallmark of the brand, who assists with every detail of the visit from pre-arrival to departure.

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CULINARY DELIGHTS

Regent Santa Monica Beach offers four unique dining venues, each showcasing distinct flavors. Orla, and Orla Bar, led by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina, present Mediterranean-inspired dishes infused with California’s finest ingredients. Sweet July Café, founded by entrepreneur Ayesha Curry, makes its debut outside of the Bay Area, offering a menu inspired by Curry’s love of California farmers markets and her Jamaican heritage.

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A JOURNEY TO WELLNESS

The 10,000-square-foot Guerlain Wellness spa, the brand’s first on the West Coast, invites guests to unwind in a serene coastal retreat. Featuring 12 treatment rooms, gender-specific lounges with plunge pools, saunas, and steam rooms, a champagne room, and a relaxation lounge, the spa offers ultra-personalized treatments that elevate relaxation to an art form. The resort also boasts the Azure Pool, an outdoor oasis with cabanas and sunbeds overlooking the ocean, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center equipped with leading workout machines and open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Regent Hotels & Resorts, which joined IHG in 2018, continues to redefine luxury with properties like Regent Santa Monica Beach, joining other notable locations in Hong Kong, Cannes, Shanghai, and Phu Quoc. Future openings are planned in Jeddah (2024) and Kyoto (2025), marking the brand’s ongoing global expansion.

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Santa Monica beach on a misty evening with mountain range in the background. Distant people are walking or sitting on the beach.

Rooms at Regent Santa Monica Beach start at $1,100 per night, with guests able to earn and redeem points through IHG One Rewards. For more information or to book, visit Regent Santa Monica Beach.

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