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Twilight bathes the façade of the Georgian Hotel, a symmetrical three-story building with a flat roof and a teal stucco exterior. It features contrasting white stone trim, decorative ironwork, and neon signage. The entrance is marked by a black and white striped awning, matching balcony canopies, and flanked by lush greenery.
Twilight bathes the façade of the Georgian Hotel, a symmetrical three-story building with a flat roof and a teal stucco exterior. It features contrasting white stone trim, decorative ironwork, and neon signage. The entrance is marked by a black and white striped awning, matching balcony canopies, and flanked by lush greenery.

The Georgian

Santa Monica’s first skyscraper gets a long-overdue refresh of its façade and interiors.

Size 50,000 sf

Location Santa Monica, CA

Services Architecture, Lighting

Sectors Hospitality

Specialty Studios Spark

Elegant bar lounge featuring Art Deco style with a central circle bar, plush blue and grey seating, radiant floor patterns and an ornate gold chandelier providing a warm ambiance.

Originally erected in 1931, The Georgian Hotel underwent extensive renovations to both modernize its facilities while simultaneously preserving its iconic charm. HLW served as the Architect of Record, overseeing a series of renovation phases aimed at revitalizing this historic landmark. Collaborating with Fettle Design, the renovation includes the addition of a new commercial kitchen, a speakeasy, coffee bar, lounge, and the redesign of reception areas, hotel rooms, hallways, and other public spaces. These updates are carefully crafted to integrate contemporary amenities while respecting the hotel’s original aesthetic, ensuring that The Georgian Hotel continues to offer a unique blend of historical elegance and modern convenience.

Sensitive modernization of a historic landmark, balancing contemporary needs with preservation.

Comprehensive upgrades including new dining and socializing amenities, enhancing guest experiences.

Georgian Hotel in a vertical orientation, showcasing more of its height. The upper floors, adorned with ornate details and ironwork against the teal walls, stand out under the soft sky, while a softly waving flag tops the building.
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