It is a very convenient place to stay but Rooms are somewhat small and dated. I would still return for short stays.

Myself and my Husband have stayed in the HInn Santa Monica on 2 occasions and have loved it both times. The room we were given on the second stay had a nicer view as the first looked on to McDonalds and unfortunately a lot of homeless people sleeping outside or hanging about at all times. I'm not bringing down the homeless people of Santa Mon as they have to have somewhere to go but it's not necessarily the view you want from your room, so the 2nd room which although looked over the freeway, you could also see more of the beach. There was one member of staff who was fantastic and was either the Manager or the supervisor as seemed to be the one who resolved any issues. Most of the other staff were also very helpfull but didn't seem to have a good grasp on English (or should I say Scottish, which we are haha). We got the courtesy bikes on our second stay, which was a grea way to spend a day in the sun. The location would have been given 5 but as I said at the front of the hotel there was quite a few characters hanging about and if I was on my own I would've felt quite intimidated walking past.
One disappointing point was the Bathroom and the lack of toiletries, I don't think we even got any shower gel on either occasion, but did get soap and body lotion which is unusual.
The bed was amazing and very very comfortable, as where the chairs and loungers in the room.

All in all a lovely hotel, with a few minor issues in the rooms but nothing to worry about as the plus' outweighed the cons'.

The hotel has a perfect location, just steps from Santa Monica´s pier and 5 min walking from the main street.
Private parking, but there is a charge.
Rooms are spacious and so cleaned.
Staff very attencious and helpful.
Easy to reach from the highway, and just 20 min from Los Angeles Downtown.
Breakfast not included in the room rate, and it´s expensive.
5 blocks away there´s a Denny´s that offers Express Menu for breakfast from U$ 5.
Internet is free, but the conection is slow.
Highly recommended.

Standard accommodation in a great location.
Hotel rooms are what you expect nothing more but they do the trick. The location is however fantastic. Close to lots of restaurants, bars also good shopping within easy walking distance and plenty of people watching opportunities