Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that The Georgian, an oceanfront hotel on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, has joined The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
Perched along the Pacific with its striking façade, The Georgian has been part of Santa Monica’s shoreline story since the 1930s. Built by hotelier Rosamond Borde and designed by architect M. Eugene Durfee, the hotel’s Havana-deco flourishes and sunlit public rooms capture an era of Hollywood optimism, a distinctive personality that has quietly endeared it to generations of visitors and locals alike.
Following a careful restoration completed in 2023 by owner and operator JB Hotel Group, The Georgian re-emerged as a living piece of Santa Monica culture. The landmark’s turquoise frontage was restored to its original hue, art deco plasterwork and moldings were revived, and historic detailing throughout the public spaces was preserved and reinterpreted. Landscaped terraces and refreshed coastal plantings now frame the ocean-facing outlook.
“I am truly delighted that such an iconic and beautiful hotel is joining The Unbound Collection by Hyatt,” said Tamara Lohan, Global Brand Leader–Luxury, Hyatt. “From its unmistakable turquoise façade to its art deco detailing that nods to the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age, The Georgian carries a personality that is both confident and timeless. Our role is to protect and celebrate that individuality—its history, its design, its sense of theatre—while bringing the power and global reach of Hyatt to support its next chapter.”
(Douglas Friedman)
Rooms & Suites
The Georgian offers 84 guestrooms, including 28 suites, many framed by uninterrupted views of the Pacific. Inside, the spirit of the 1930s lingers in the detailing through curved lines, layered textures and soft coastal light. In West-facing suites, panoramic ocean vistas stretch from sunrise to dusk.
Dining and Drinks
Dining at The Georgian revives the hotel’s tradition as a social anchor—a place where locals and visitors gather as naturally for morning coffee as for late-evening conversation. The signature restaurant celebrates seasonal Californian produce in an art deco setting; an intimate bar nods to the hotel’s Hollywood-era past with classic cocktails and late-evening energy; and a relaxed café space spills toward Ocean Avenue.
Culture and Community
The Library, which features a curated Hugo Guinness collection, presents a fully-stocked study with books curated by Lee Kaplan of Culver City’s Arcana: Books on the Arts. Modern bestsellers and vintage books highlighting the history of art and culture in Los Angeles and Santa Monica and other foundational elements for The Georgian story can be found here. From Joan Didion to Eve Babitz to a private collection of Christopher Isherwood, the literary curation of the library is one-of-a-kind.
Neighboring The Library, guests will find the hotel’s namesake gallery, Gallery 33. This dramatic space is programmed year-round to celebrate the best of arts and culture in LA, as well as showcasing the work of local, internationally renowned, and up-and-coming artists. Since opening, the gallery has built a reputation for its high-profile roster, hosting works by celebrated figures such as Sharon Stone, Billy Zane and Alexandria Hilfiger, alongside contemporary luminaries like Danny Minnick and photographer George Byrne.
(Douglas Friedman)
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brings together independent hotels notable for their authenticity, story and sense of place. For The Georgian, membership means enhanced global visibility through Hyatt’s distribution and reservation platforms, participation in the World of Hyatt loyalty program, and connection to a global network of travelers seeking distinctive experiences.
The Georgian joins the brand’s growing footprint in California, alongside Carmel Valley Ranch, Hotel Figueroa, Kissel Uptown Oakland and Mar Monte Hotel.
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