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Sandbourne Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California, United States · Autograph Collection · Accessible Luxury
Icelandic architect Gulla Jonsdottir overhauled the former Le Merigot, later a JW Marriott, into Sandbourne Santa Monica, which reopened on Ocean Avenue in June 2024 as a 175-room Autograph Collection hotel. Marelle, named for the star of the sea, is led by Santa Monica native chef Raphael Lunetta. An artists-in-residence ceramics program puts local clay work around the property and offers pinch-pot classes by the pool.
- 175 rooms
- Opened 2000
- Neighborhood: Beachfront / Ocean Avenue area
- Rooms from 330 sq ft (31 m²)
- Architect: Gulla Jonsdottir
- Interiors: Gulla Jonsdottir
About Sandbourne Santa Monica
- The 175-room hotel occupies the 2000 building at 1740 Ocean Avenue that previously operated as Le Merigot, later a JW Marriott.
- Icelandic architect Gulla Jonsdottir designed the 2024 Autograph Collection overhaul, including restaurant Marelle.
- Santa Monica native chef Raphael Lunetta leads Marelle, whose name means star of the sea.
- Guests can join pinch-pot ceramics classes by the pool as part of an on-site artists-in-residence program.
- Entry-level rooms start at 330 sq ft (31 m²).
History
The building at 1740 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica dates to 2000, when it operated as Le Merigot, later a JW Marriott property. Following a comprehensive reimagining, it reopened as Sandbourne Santa Monica, a member of the Autograph Collection, in spring 2024, with a grand opening on June 13, 2024.
The 175-room hotel was designed by architect and designer Gulla Jonsdottir and features the restaurant Marelle by chef Raphael Lunetta. It is owned by Stockdale Capital Partners and operated by Crescent Hotels & Resorts.
The setting
9 miles from Los Angeles International Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- MARELLE Santa Monica — Restaurant · Californian
Amenities
- Pool
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
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