Return visitors
This was our second visit and we were as pleased this time as we were the first. In fact, we stayed in the same room. The staff was cordial and accommodating. We put the kitchenette to good use. The room was large enough to accommodate a rollout bed and crib so all four members of our family could sleep in the same space. We actually enjoy the location of the hotel, because it puts us both on the beach and near relatives, the very things we're looking for.
As I look at some of the reviews, I wonder if people are visiting Venice Beach without really knowing where they're going. The boardwalk area hasn't changed in decades. How anyone could be surprised by what they see is surprising in itself, really. We live in a large city, so there's very little Venice could throw at us that we haven't seen already.
As for the hotel, we usually stay in much more expensive places, but when we visit California we go for the weather, the beaches and the ocean. Venice Beach Suites and Hotel fits perfectly with the lifestyle we want to have on these vacations. We were safe and comfortable and could not have been happier.