Venice, United States

Venice V Hotel

Accommodation Type

Boutique Lifestyle Hotel

Number of Rooms

34 rooms including Ocean-view guestrooms, suites, and one-of-a-kind rooftop penthouse bungalows

Location

Venice Beach, Los Angeles, California, United States

Setting

Directly on the Venice Beach Boardwalk, steps from the sand, skate park, surf break, and Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Who It Is Best For

Creative travelers, surfers, skaters, design lovers, couples, solo explorers, and culture-driven city escape seekers

Travel Mood

The Connector

Main Activities

Surfing, skating, cycling the coastal path, exploring Abbot Kinney, art walks, rooftop sunset moments, beach days

Signature Feature

Ocean views from every room in a reimagined 1915 landmark building on the Venice Boardwalk

Venice V Hotel

A reimagined 1915 landmark on Venice’s iconic Boardwalk

Venice V Hotel is the only beachfront lifestyle hotel in Venice Beach, set within a soulfully reimagined 1915 landmark directly on the Boardwalk. Once known as The Waldorf and home to Hollywood icons, today it offers a front-row seat to surf, skate culture, and the raw creative pulse of coastal Los Angeles. Every room faces the Pacific. Every stay feels deeply rooted in place.

Overview

Venice V stands at the intersection of history and counterculture. Originally built in 1915 and once home to names like Charlie Chaplin and Clara Bow, the building has lived many lives. Today, its exposed brick, restored elevator, riveted steel beams, and central staircase preserve the character of old Venice while framing a distinctly modern hospitality experience.

The interiors are shaped by local artists, craftsmen, and designers whose stories are intertwined with the neighborhood. Rooms fall into distinct themes such as Boho, Artist, and Dogtown, each reflecting a different facet of Venice’s identity. Photography documenting local skate culture, custom furnishings, and repurposed skateboard deck details ground the design in authenticity rather than trend. No two rooms are exactly alike.

Ocean views define the stay. From standard guestrooms to rooftop penthouse bungalows, each space opens to the Pacific and the energy of the Boardwalk below. Aesop bath amenities, Marshall speakers, Apple TV, and thoughtfully layered textures elevate the experience without compromising its laid-back spirit. The rooftop bungalows, some named after former residents, feel residential and intimate, ideal for longer stays or special occasions.

Step outside and Venice unfolds immediately. The skate park, Muscle Beach, surf breaks, and the 26-mile coastal bike path are directly at your door. Abbot Kinney’s boutiques and restaurants sit a short walk away. The hotel does not separate guests from Venice; it immerses them fully. It is less a retreat from the neighborhood and more an invitation to live within it.

Photography courtesy of Venice V Hotel.

“The vision and spirit of Venice V are about preserving the history and grit of Venice Beach while creating an inspiring, artful experience for today’s traveler.”

— Tess Dunne, General Manager

Tips & Recommendations

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Nearest Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), approximately 20 to 30 minutes by car depending on traffic.

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Getting There

Venice V is easily accessible by car or rideshare from LAX. Guests arriving from other parts of Los Angeles can combine driving with coastal cycling or public transit connections. Valet parking is available on-site.

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Best Time to Visit

Spring and fall offer warm sunshine with fewer crowds. Summer delivers peak Venice energy, ideal for guests who want to experience the Boardwalk at its most vibrant.

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What to Bring

Swimwear, comfortable walking shoes, casual layers for cooler evenings, and a sense of curiosity. Venice rewards spontaneity.

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Staying at Venice V

Borrow a bike and cruise the ocean path at sunset. Watch skaters carve the bowls from your window. Start your morning with coffee on the Boardwalk and end it on the rooftop with the Pacific stretched wide before you.