Schristie's post was right-on. I loved the hotel and I think we even had the same room described in that post. The patio was HUGE. Too bad it didn't have much of an ocean view though. This was probably one of the more disappointing aspects of the hotel, the lack of a view. But overall, I would stay there again. I felt they acknowledged my status (Platinum) fairly well and the service was outstanding. Good concierge and front desk staff. And Santa Monica is a GREAT location with great food. One tip: if you stay here, ask about the crepe restaurant (i forget the name), particularly for breakfast. It's nearby and I wanted to eat there like every day!