The Georgian, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

The walk to the world-famous Santa Monica Pier is short, and the location makes it easy to enjoy the area. I booked The Georgian Hotel through American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts and felt like a repeat VIP from the welcome at the car through checkout. The benefits were generous: a $50 minibar credit, a $100 food and beverage credit, and a complimentary upgrade to a beautiful suite. Haziel at the front desk was friendly, professional, and thorough, so check-in was effortless. Restaurant staff were warm and attentive as well. Sirena, the street-side restaurant, has a stunning backdrop, and breakfast and lunch were excellent in both quality and presentation. The hotel blends timeless charm with modern hospitality. I look forward to coming back, and highly recommend it.

The hotel itself is beautiful, which is why I chose it. I also really liked the open bar and library. Breakfast was amazing, though dinner was only fine, not great, based on the couple of dishes I tried. From the moment we arrived, the team was welcoming and among the best hotel staff I’ve met. They helped with luggage, made check-in easy, answered our questions about the area, and gave us good recommendations. I forgot to get the name of the receptionist working the mornings of December 19th and 20th, but he was amazing, as was the whole team. We also had a nice chat with the valet while waiting for our airport ride. If I’m back in LA, I’ll try to stay here again.

The Georgian Room’s Spaghetti Sunday was so good I ended up eating much more pasta than I’d planned. The spaghetti came separately, so you can choose how much to take, and it was covered in a light, zesty tomato sauce. It was perfectly al dente, unlike any I’ve had before. You can pair it with eggplant parmesan, chicken parmesan, or meatballs. I chose the meatballs, and the three were just right in size, texture, and taste. The brownie sundae was a great dessert too. I rarely eat pasta, so I want it to feel special, and this really did. That cozy, boot-lined room is a lovely place for Sunday dinner. I highly recommend it.

The food was one of the top five meals I’ve had in my life, with amazing texture, flavor, and attention to detail. I’d admired The Georgian’s building and style for years but had never gone into the street-level restaurant, assuming it was a standard hotel dining room. It turned out to feel magical. If you love 1930s design, just sitting and looking around is a treat, and there’s a gorgeous ocean view too. The people working there were warm, helpful, fun, and went out of their way to make my birthday special. Jonas and Preston deserve a special shout-out for making my entire night, day, probably at least week :) I also toured a room and would love to stay there, even though I live in LA. If you want a truly great place to stay, this is a must. Thank you, thank you!