You don’t have to be a star, baby, to bask in the sunshine and seclusion of the Miramar’s reborn bungalows, but just in case, sign the guest book.
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Curious about Old Hollywood? Then go west to Santa Monica and check out the guest book at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows. Better yet, sign it as you check into one of the 32 newly revamped bungalows, of which 22 are now open with the others scheduled for completion by August 1.
The Miramar dates to 1921 (replacing the original Victorian mansion) and boasts a legacy of high-profile guests over the years from Greta Garbo to Howard Hughes to Bill Clinton, before and after becoming President.
The bungalows the only ones to be found in a Santa Monica hotel – were built in 1938. Nicely tucked away amidst lush gardens, the bungalows offered seclusion and escape from the press (well, not all of it) for sultry 20th century icons such as Jean Harlow and Marilyn Monroe – reportedly at the same time as other hotel guests JFK and Jackie.
The bungalows still offer celebs and the rest of us a sweet escape, newly refreshed for todays upbeat, upscale, Santa Monica lifestyle. Designed by LAs own Michael Berman Limited, the bungalows maintain a residential vibe that is hip, luxe, sustainable, and glamourous. That’s tough to pull off but that is Santa Monica.
Key features include wood plank floors (check out the wood “tile” in the bathrooms,) eclectic mix of furniture, and the cool colors of the ocean, the landscape, and the occasional overcast sky. All bungalows have private entrances and private patios.
Heres a glimpse of a few of the bungalows, some that we toured in depth while others were having final touches applied. As in wet paint.
Bungalow One
Bi-Level Bungalow
Signature Bungalows
Bungalow One and a mix of other bungalow styles are available to book now, with the remaining due to open by August 1; rates range from $ 900 – $ 5,000 per night. This includes fully-stocked mini-bar and breakfast for two. [Photos/Renderings: Miramar Hotel & Bungalows]