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"We read the reviews. People are ridiculous to complain so much! Breakfast was 3 hot item with toast, bagels, waffles, cereal, oatmeal, variety of juice and yogurt. Plenty options, plus coffee bar open 24 hours. Yes the hotel is by the Tram, actually very convenient if you use it. Yes the odd homeless person, but we saw them throughout Santa Monica and police were monitoring the problem 24/7. Ok our balcony view was the Tram station.. and who cares for the price. Air conditioning works period, who cares if it’s a bit loud. We are seniors and absolutely loved our room, breakfast and the price! Oh almost forgot about the pool! Wonderful stay! "

"Great location "

"Great location! The hotel is closed to Santa Monica pier and 3rd street promenade. It was clean and the staff was very friendly "

"The pictures are misleading. The alley is not as nice looking as this. Sea Blue hotel is just in the forefront of this picture and in the back are many more buildings and a steep staircase before reaching the beach. Everything about this hotel is meant to mislead. There are very few parking spots and the daily rate is higher than advertized at the registration counter. A note in the room pretends that it is the famous hotel California but when I asked the staff at the front desk, he was very uncomfortable trying to explain how it was a hotel in California but not the one from the song. There are no amenities. The decor is cute, but the room was oddly and not conveniently set up. The bathroom was clean but the design ancient and the shower very small."

"Old hotel could do with some renovation for the price charged"

"Excellent property in excellent location. Great views on the ocean. Great room."