Could not find better deal!
We just spent 3 days in LA/ Santa Monica and staid at this very nice hotel. Found it on internet, called for a special rate ("suite deal") as we were tarveling as family (parents and 3 children age 11, 17, 17). A suite there was cheaper than 2 rooms in any acceptable hotel around... and it was definitely big enough so the big kids were not on top of each other. The living room is definitely large enough. And the ocean view as a bonus! Separate bedroom for us very comfortable. Met another quite family (smaller kids) traveling from Switzerland that loved the place too.
The staff was genuinely nice (most of the customers are business people but the staff was helpful with all of us too), breakfast very good (large portions too so kids could share). The hotel was renovated last year and the rooms, beds, sheets, bathroom, etc were just great. Again, the location is great, right by the beach and some shopping are... minutes from the Getty Villa, etc... Very relaxing 3 days with the whole family. We definitely recommend the hotel