A friend and I decided to have a beach day and ride bikes along the Manhattan beach bike path. After bike riding we decided to stop at Shade for lunch. We went around 3 p.m during the week and they had a nice happy hour. All of the food was brought out in a beautiful presentation. We got a few things to share. My friend got a fruity martini which tasted really delicious. Our server was incredibly nice and everything came out on time. The GM Jacob stopped by our table and he was extremely welcoming and kind. We will Definitely be back! Overall great experience. read more

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We trusted this hotel's valet with our car for a quick lunch in MB, only to discover upon return it was damaged while in their possession. Reporting the damage turned into a long drawn-out ordeal which lasted over a month. After all that, the hotel denied any responsibility for what happened. It was extremely frustrating to deal with a business that dragged its feet and ultimately refused to own up to a problem that happened on their watch. I wouldn't recommend using their valet service, and management handled this situation very poorly. If I could give them zero stars, I would. I honestly expected a higher level of integrity from a MB establishment, especially when your entire business model is based on hospitality and customer service... read more

Plusses: Location, easy walk to beach, rstrnts, shopping Room spacious, great tub and accent lighting system Price: Good value for high end property Minuses: Some staff seemed not engaged with customers (us) Room service meal filet steak not properly cooked first time and replaced, but still not perfect at which point we gave up!! Room phone system didn't work!!! No concern or attempt to fix. No worcestershire sauce in bar or kitchen!! Nevertheless, overall a good experience and we would stay again... read more

Great happy hour and very good service from Cynthia who was right on it. Big bday night for my wife with all her pals before NY tomorrow. Good pours and the Shade patio rocks. Best dish is crunchy rice with spicy tuna. Look out after happy hour because prices become MB prices. But in the end all good and all left happy! read more

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My husband and I hosted our wedding at Shade in May. Alisha was the most amazing asset to the entire wedding planning process. The whole staff went above and beyond from the moment we arrived, ensuring our day was seamless and memorable. The hotel set up our penthouse room early with flowers, chocolates, and welcome note! They were attentive to every detail throughout the entire wedding planning process and helped coordinate additional things like printing odd items for us since we were out of state. They were even super accommodating when my credit card had fraud the night before the main event - I felt like they were more concerned about my experience than the bottom line of money. Overall, the value we got for the price of our wedding was a total steal! The location is perfect proximity to LAX, the cruise port, restaurants for rehearsal dinner, breakfast spots, grocery store, and the beach for an intimate & breathtaking first look. We highly recommend Shade and Alisha for all your event needs in Southern California. read more

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The hotel is in a fabulous location and is very modern and pretty. The backlighting is really neat and it's a short walk to the center of everything. If you're staying here for the large tub and like hot baths this is not the one. It takes over an hour for the tub to fill up and the water is only barely warm once it falls from the ceiling into the tub. (Not to mention water splashes in a two foot radius surrounding the tub.) The bed was comfy and the pool on the rooftop is small but a nice place to hang out. The bar/restaurant is really great as well. read more

Overall wonderful stay for me and my cat, I did not want to leave!! The room was amazing, I believe we had the spa room/King bed with a huge bathtub with water coming from ceiling. I took baths and watched tv every night. The Tempurpedic cloud bed was insanely comfortable. Being pet- friendly was a wonderful surprise. I needed a place to stay while my house is under repair so needed to bring my cat. He is very clean, well behaved and we travel with disposable litter boxes and mats so when we leave, there was no trace of an animal. The tile flooring and carpet are also stain proof for easy clean up if necessary. I got a deal on a one the travel broker sites and believe it might have been such a good deal because I made reservations to check in middle of night but I don't know. Staff is lovely. read more

I got a room for Mother's Day to take a long bath. That didn't work out because the tub was disgusting! It appeared clean but the spout from the ceiling must have mold in it because anytime I ran the tub, mold would appear in the water. I've stayed at the Shade multiple time but I'm never going again because $800 for a moldy tub is unacceptable. Try one of the smaller hotels in Hermosa Beach for a better experience. read more

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I stayed here for the first time for 3 nights and 4 days. When I entered the room, I liked the spacious floor plan and the large hot tab. During my stay, the weather cold and the room temperature was set at 70°f, but it was cold room. I started pouring hot water into the hot tub but it took me over 30 minutes. After that, when I pressed the Jacuzzi switch, only one of the six worked and had no massage effect at all. The next day, when I asked about the hot tab at the reception desk on the first floor, they said it was just a hot tab because your room had not been updated yet. I was disappointed when I heard that. During my stay, I couldn't sleep because it was cold, so I switched the temperature to a heater and raised it to 75, but it didn't work at all at night. I caught a cold by the time I left the hotel. read more

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Nice hotel, great views...bathtub outside on the balcony is cool. Bad side....black specks of dirt on the bedsheets and several long dark curly hairs in the bed under the duvet. Kinda gross. Housekeeping came very quickly to change out the bedding. Was very cautious after that. The views are great, that staff is responsive...but still.... read more

I have wanted to stay here for years. When I lived in MB, I had stopped by for Brunch and cocktails, but had never stayed. So this visit, it was time to give Shade a try. Why? It's the best central location in downtown Manhattan Beach. You can walk to everything (restaurants, boutiques, beach, etc.) and there is no need for a car. Pulled up and valet was quick to greet us. Stepped inside and the front desk was friendly and offered glasses of sparkling wine. Room was clean and had all needed amenities. Large tub in the center of the room. Patio with chairs. Refrigerator with drinks (non-alcohol and alcohol). Iron, Hair Dryer, Hair Curler. Snacks. Kuerig machine for your coffee. Bottled water by the bed. Complimentary bottle of wine. My only issue with the room was it is outdated. I think they are starting to refurbish given the construction on the rooftop pool/bar. The dark wood/dark granite counters don't match the breezy beach style of MB. Grabbed breakfast both mornings at the restaurant in the lobby, zinc@shade; was provided $20/day vouchers. They serve bites/cocktails in the evening, but did close up early. I was visiting during the week, so maybe it's different on the weekends. Overall, service is 5 stars, but they need to refurbish the rooms for a 5 star overall experience. read more

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Go for the happy hour once and you'll be a regular. Cannot beat the crispy tuna rice and pear prosciutto with yummy drinks!

A beautiful day sitting outside of Shade Hotel enjoying an Irish coffee. Thank you Victor for your wonderful hospitality!!!

Beautiful location near the beach. Service and ambience was fantastic. I highly recommend Shade Hotel.

Great hotel. Staff is amazing Rodolfo the hotel manager is wonderful! Place is very clean, food is delicious, and more importantly it's a 5 minute walk to the beach. read more

Consider this a 4 1/2 stars. Minus 1/2 star for expensive parking and no view. Not cheap but the newly renovated rooms are great. Nice LED color lighting though the interface is fussy and we had to have the facilities person come fix the flashing lights. Comfortable bed (first time sleeping on a Temur-Pedic mattress which was very comfortable.) Best feature here is the great big bathtub in a bathroom separated by sliding doors that can open up fully to create a really big room. Nice and clean for a quick getaway though a bit pricey. read more

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Their French toast was delicious and our waiter was awesome too. The ambiance was amazing! The only disappointment was that the "hot pastrami" was ready; but that just means I have to go back. read more

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There is not a better team to work with than Mimi & Alisha. The compassion from them in the celebration of my son's life was heartfelt. Then the food & service over our 2-day event was second to none. I would not change a single thing. The communication was exceptional, timely, and met every need of ours. Words of gratitude are hardly sufficient. Thank you, Mimi & Alisha! The Tanner Hong Family read more

Amazing $12 Happy hour Food menu- tasty desserts such as bread pudding and peach cobbler. Great friendly service-with Loretta. Lastly great beer! Definitely coming back! read more

We attended an afternoon event for a friend here and quite enjoyed it. We sat at the outdoor patio area which had a beautiful succulent wall focal point. The Mediterranean style buffet was light and tasty and the servers were attentive about clearing the tables. The area was set up in a way so it didn't feel cramped even with around 55+ people. No ocean view at this location. Valet parking was available but pricey so we opted for the nearby public parking lot. read more

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We are obsessed with the bar at the Shade (as a local) and have never stayed at the hotel itself. Matty, a premier bartender, makes the best martinis out there. 12/10 recommend read more

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I've been coming here for a few years on Thanksgiving. They have a lovely setup and a very caring staff, smiles included. Shade, you earned all of those five stars. Bravo! read more

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Excellent brunch with nice live music. The chef is so talented and the staff attentive and nice.

I was sitting at the bar Sunday morning and Francisco was the bartender I ordered 2 espresso martinis and they were really good I also ordered the margarita pizza and that was also extremely good everything came out quick and with a smile read more

Last night, I went for dinner & had Francisco as my server and gave me exceptional service. I was indecisive about what I wanted to drink and he recommended me the black berry smash cocktail. And it was bloody delicious. Constantly kept checking up on me and made sure my dining experience was great. read more

had a wonderful brunch and great service provided by Victor. The food was excellent too. Thank you!

Love the happy hour!!! The peach buratta toast and the cucumber peach martini were wonderful! Synthia took great care of us!!

A small boutique hotel nestled in downtown manhatten beach that offers extraordinary customer service. There are so many great things about this place, where do I start? Location: *a block away from the pier *heart of downtown *Right next to shops, bars, and restaurants, parks, grocery store Amenities: *tempur-pedic bed and tempur-pedic pillows *sauna with dual rain shower heads *Bed desk for doing business while relaxing in bed Random cool points: *They're part of the kettle restaurant so you can get room service at any time from the kettle restaurant *They offer valet and will handle your luggage *The bar is always popping *The hotel is eco-friendly (I love and appreciate their mindfulness of plastic consumption) We will definitely be back ;) read more

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We are back! And great news the food was on par at this restaurant speaking from the brunch point of view. Everything was delicious from the chicken Caesar to the croissant breakfast sandwich. The pool is really a small spa on the roof if you care about that. I love the free use of bikes.. it makes for a great bike ride down the beach. Front desk was on the phone mainly when we checked in except the lovely girl who helped us with the bikes the next day. We enjoyed the room but had a hard time figuring out the buttons and all until we were about to leave. Overall a nice staycation. We didn't get the $50 California credit because we booked through a 3rd party. This was told differently when we checked in so wish they would've honored that. read more

Had a great stay-cation away from home and away from loud neighborhood fireworks! Check in was smooth and easy I left my glasses at the front desk and the hotel attendant met us upstairs right before I hit my room with my Gucci shades I was happy about that! Clean room bathtub was amazing the view out the room was nice no balcony! The reason for the three stars: the pool was small and it was dirty it was a large jacuzzi pool turn the jets on and it was algae and hair around the edges of the pool I immediately got out and use the poolside shower it was rooftop no view just say we tried to make the most of it ending this review watch for secret hotel fees but order the BBQ bacon wrapped shrimp Omg YUMMM I will only go to the bar area to order the shrimp lol read more

Teh Richstone Family Center had their board retreat at the Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach for the 3rd time. It was exceptional. The room, service and food. A big positive comment on the staff and efforts to make the meeting a success. I highly recommend the Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach. read more

Love the employees here always kind to me and whoever I bring. Thank you so much. I'll be back and frequently

I used to drive by this contemporary boutique hotel every day on my way to work when I lived down the road in Redondo Beach... Never once occurred to me I might stay there someday. Then I moved away and had to take a trip back to the area for some work. I wanted to stay somewhere close to El Segundo, as that's where I had some work to do, and close to Redondo Beach, our former home. Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach was perfectly located for that! They're right in the heart of town, just a short walk from the pier and the beach. Only ended up having to go to the office in El Segundo once, which is great because it meant more time here! I've stayed in dozens of hotels, good ones and... um... not-so-good ones... Shade was MORE than just one of the good ones. Few hotels I've stayed in come close to matching the hospitality we experienced here. The service was above-and-beyond friendly. FREE bike rentals for guests. Credits to get food or drinks at the excellent restaurant and bar. Very nice rooms with a big hot tub that has chromatherapy lighting. Pseudoscience or not, it's just cool. Definitely enjoyed our time here, happy to have chosen it, and would not hesitate to return. read more

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great location, service, food, and entertainment. romantic ambiance. reasonably priced. the manager "nick" is the best!! he has created a well trained staff that are all ready to go above and beyond to please. it's not too crowded as i think that many people don't expect a hotel to have such good food and talented entertainment. you can sit in or out and hear beautiful live music with dinner. fun "people watching". amy may performed last night and was amazing! it's a close walk to the beach or for shopping for the basics as well as eclectic stuff. bottom line - the overall experience.... you feel like you're  surrounded by beautiful, happy people and are being treated like royalty. read more

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Best bar tender in town is...... Matty! Always happy. Always makes you feel part of the family.

October 2024 at Shade for a decadal birthday party of 49 guests. Utilized the Terrace and part of the Zinc bar. Full service dinner and drinks. Event manager and planner Alisha Johnson. Lovely space, good food and drinks, and terrific ambience. The planning process with Alisha was thorough, and clearly we were working with a thoughtful, seasoned pro. The night of the party she came up with some nice value-added touches, and during the party she was highly attentive to details. I wanted to go big for this, and my wife and I felt like we hit it out of the park with Alisha and Shade. read more

First let me start by saying I am not reviewing the hotel itself but the restaurant that is part of the hotel. We went there for breakfast and found that the food was less than tasty. Presentation was excellent but over all taste was not good. The potatoes were somewhat cold and hard as if they had been sitting out for a while. The Huevos Rancheros were also cold once again as if they had been cooked and left sitting for a while before they were served and the taste not so good. The pancakes were warmer but a litlle rubbery. Needless to say I did not enjoy my breakfast there very much. Its really a shame because this restaurant came highly recommended by my daughter who frequented this place often prior to covid. read more

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Huge disappointment! Overpriced. Many unexpected additional charges. Not very deluxe rooms.

I don't know. I want to love this hotel but I'm unimpressed this far. The location is awesome. Right in the heart of Manhattan beach boutique shops and a block from the ocean. If you want to be in the middle of everything, you will feel like you are. The room looked good (a bit worn but rumor has it they will be undergoing updates to all rooms soon). There is a huge jetted tub in the bathroom but two of the jets weren't working. I called for room service off of the "all day room service" menu only to be told that they were closed and could not accommodate food requests, only drink requests. I was told that the kitchen had closed because it was slow. I wish I would have known that all day didn't actually mean all day - I might have grabbed food outside of the hotel before turning in for the night. The majority of the staff are friendly and want to accommodate your needs so props for that. For the amount of money this room costs I would expect a better quality of service and amenities. I will likely look elsewhere when looking for hotels in this area in the future. read more

So I checked on my review history here and wouldn't you know it? It's been about 11 years since I was here last! Crystal at the front desk was warm and welcoming. She offered my SO and I champagne and cookies at check-in, of course I said yes. I would have said "hell yes" if she let me walk to my room with the whole bottle. Don't judge me it was a Saturday. The lounge/ bar/ restaurant area was pretty busy. Nice weather, good company, who can blame them? We got to our room and it was just like I remembered it. Tempur-pedicure bed, tub, silence, and blackout curtains so you couldn't tell what year it was if you woke up in a cold sweat. Fun things like that. Got a chance to walk around the neighborhood, grab a late lunch at Nick's across the way, and check out the pier. We wound up getting some delicious pizza at Zinc and some strong night caps for the walk back to the room. It was a relaxing visit. I will say that the place does need some decor updates and fixes from the wear and tear over the years (sliding doors that wouldn't close, torn blackout curtains, etc.) I overheard a conversation at the bar that the hotel planned on some renovations in the near future. I hope that's true especially with the price point. So whoever is reading this at Shade, let us know when those updates are done so we can come back! read more