THE KINNEY - VENICE BEACH, Los Angeles

The hotel sits at the northern end of Abbot Kinney Boulevard, a 2 km walk from the sand and boardwalk of Venice Beach. Public transport stops are within a few steps, providing connection to Santa Monica and the wider LA area. For guests with a car, LAX is 10 km away, while Hollywood is 32 km north. Several restaurants, including Wacky Wok, Johnnie's NY Pizza, and Scopa Italian Roots, are within a 5-minute walk. The surrounding area is generally safe, though some side streets feel less developed after dark. Free street parking is often available on the block, especially after street-sweeping hours.

Room types range from Better Than Basic (King or 2 Queens) with en suite bath and bathrobe, to Boulevard View rooms with a spacious desk, and Crash Pad Suites with a sofa bed and French doors between the living and sleeping areas. King Suites add a full-size pull-out sofa bed and a living room. All rooms include air conditioning, a tea/coffee maker, a mini fridge, and a flat-screen TV with cable. A microwave is available in the lobby dining area. No rooms have a balcony. Room sizes vary; suites are spacious while standard rooms can be compact. Noise from the courtyard and pool can be an issue in lower-floor rooms; requesting a third-floor or internal-facing room helps. The property has an old motel structure with cosmetic updates; some rooms may show wear, such as dated carpets or bathroom fixtures.

The hotel provides tea and coffee making facilities in the lobby along with vending machines for drinks and snacks. There is no restaurant, no breakfast service, and no bar or room service. A microwave is available for all guests in the lobby dining area. For a full meal, several restaurants are within a 5-minute walk: Wacky Wok, Johnnie's NY Pizza, Scopa Italian Roots, and C & O Cucina are all 0.3-0.5 km away. Noah's Bagels is a 10-minute walk, ideal for a quick breakfast. Guests who prefer self-catering can use the mini fridge and coffee maker in their room.

The hotel features an outdoor heated pool open year-round, with a pool-view setting and a shallow end suitable for children. A hot tub/jacuzzi is also on site, free for guests. The fitness centre opens daily at 9:00 AM and includes treadmills and other equipment. For leisure, table tennis and a ping-pong table are set up in the courtyard. Bicycle hire is offered for $5 per hour or $25 for a full day (over 4 hours), allowing easy exploration of the Venice Boardwalk and Santa Monica. The pool area has a fence, and loungers are available. The courtyard also has outdoor furniture and a fire pit for socialising. There is no spa or wellness centre.

WiFi is available in all areas for an additional charge. A 24-hour front desk, express check-in/out, and concierge service are offered. Luggage storage is available free of charge for early arrivals and late departures - simply notify the front desk. An elevator provides access to upper floors, and accessible parking is present. The hotel has meeting/banquet facilities (fee applies) and dry cleaning (fee). Housekeeping services are daily. No laundry facilities exist on site. A safety deposit box is available. The hotel accepts American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, and MasterCard. Cash is not accepted; a credit card deposit of $50 per night is required at check-in and refunded after check-out.