TL;DR

Style: Historic boutique hotel with a cultural past dating back to 1915.
Location: Steps from Venice Beach, blending sun, sea, and LA’s street culture.
Vibe: Characterful, artistic, and tied to Venice’s fashion and skate scene.
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What’s not to like about a stylish boutique hotel with a fascinating cultural past just a few feet from Venice Beach?

From the location to its history of iconic guests (it was built all the way back in 1915), Venice V Hotel is an opportunity to experience some of the best of LA: sun, sea, fashion, street culture, and character.

What are the rooms like?

Views: All 34 rooms have an ocean view, from partial to full Pacific panoramas.
Choices: Standard rooms, suites, or unique rooftop bungalows themed after iconic Angelinos.
Amenities: Platform beds, TVs, Nespresso machines, Aesop bath products, and walk-in showers.
Style: Options range from beachy boho-chic to moody artistic and Dogtown skater-inspired.
Highlights: Rooftop bungalows like the Charlie Chaplin and Morrison Penthouse add standout personality.
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Did we mention every room has an ocean view? No matter where you choose, you’ll get the sea.

Beyond this, you’ll choose between a room, a suite, or one of the rooftop bungalows.

Rooms come in double and single, with partial or full views of the Pacific and accessible options.

You have a choice of different decor styles, but all will have a sleek platform bed, TVs, a Nespresso machine and walk-in showers with Aesop amenities.

Suites have one or two bedrooms, with the same amenities and the same decor choices: a beachy boho-chic, a moody artistic theme, or the ‘Dogtown skater’ – a nod to the street culture you’ll find all around in Venice.

Most rooms will have stunning exposed-brick accents and large windows that let in the California sun.

In the end, the rooftop bungalows are the real showstoppers, all based on influential Angelinos with connections to the Venice V.

Really, what would an LA hotel be without an art deco-inspired room filled with film memorabilia and dedicated to Charlie Chaplin?

The Morrison Penthouse has the psychedelic romance of a gas fireplace and furniture made from repurposed scaffolding planks.

The Abbot Kinney Penthouse is an impeccably designed terraced suite with an imaginative layout and a record player.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Dining: No on-site restaurant, but in-room delivery available from Great White Café.
Options: Venice Boardwalk and Abbot Kinney offer abundant dining, from vegan to artisan pizza.
Extras: Most rooms feature wet bars; many nearby restaurants are dog-friendly.

There is no on-site bar or restaurant, but the Venice V has partnered with the local café Great White, offering their fresh, local, organic café fare delivered straight to your room. Most rooms will have a wet bar at your disposal.

Really, the Venice Boardwalk and the nearby Abbot Kinney Boulevard have so many superb dining options, it would be a shame to stay at the hotel.

With Venice’s reputation as a boho haven, the vegan and vegetarian options are the stars. Fear not, meat-eaters, you’ll find artisan pizzas, fish and chips, and curry joints within walking distance; there’s no way to go hungry here.

Many restaurants are dog-friendly, and you can double-check with the hotel staff to make sure your furry friend has just as much fun as you.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

History: Founded in 1905 as a Venice, Italy-inspired resort town.
Attractions: Venice Canals, Abbot Kinney shopping, and nearly 3 miles of beach.
Vibe: Street performers, skaters, buskers, and eclectic culture along the boardwalk.
Access: Easy trips to Santa Monica and Marina del Rey by bike or car.

Venice is one of LA’s must-sees for a reason. Originally formed as a Venice, Italy-inspired resort town in 1905, the neighborhood quickly took on its own personality.

The canals are now the ideal area for a leisurely stroll, a chance to get off the busy boardwalk and catch your breath.

You’ll have almost 3 miles of beach to enjoy, while shopping along Abbot Kinney Boulevard is an ideal afternoon.

The boardwalk is the place for people-watching, positioned next to the skate park and lined with restaurants or cafes where you can sit and enjoy the skaters, roller bladers, the buskers, or more.

It’s truly hard to predict what you might find.

When you’ve explored all of Venice you can easily, by bike or by car, try moving up or down the coast towards Santa Monica or Marina del Rey.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

“Super helpful friendly staff. Prioritized turn-over of our room allowing us to check-in a little earlier. The free bikes available to cruise up and down the beach was fantastic!…”

“Wonderful location. We chose a penthouse room with amazing beach views. Funky decor. Extraordinary front desk staff. So many fun places nearby. Truly a great boutique hotel. Convenient (though pricey) valet parking….”

Some things guests didn’t like:

”Cost of parking your car in their own parking lot is outrageously priced, and there were a couple homeless people at the door right when you walk out….”

”Given the location can be quite a loud location especially in the evenings…”

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