The Huntley Hotel unveils new contemporary design.

The Huntley Hotel is the place to be this summer--re-emerging on the Santa Monica scene after a $12 million complete interior redesign. After 30 years as a Santa Monica favorite, The Huntley, now a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, delivers impeccable service and the city's best panoramic views of the Ocean, Malibu Mountains and city.

Location is everything in Los Angeles, and The Huntley is no exception, just one block from the beach along Santa Monica's tree-lined residential streets. Guests are within walking distance of several of the city's most visited attractions, including the Santa Monica Pier, Third Street Promenade and great shopping and dining.

The Huntley's location will draw you in, and its fresh, engaging design by L.A.-based Thomas Schoos will keep you coming back. Schoos, also responsible for hotspot Koi, recreated the hotel to reflect the artistic and casual atmosphere of Santa Monica, infused with an essence of contemporary glamour. From plush rugs and oversized antiqued mirrors to a wall of 300 framed ceramic Piranha, the hotel's lobby is a sensual experience.

The clean, comfortable design of the lobby is echoed in the Huntley's 209 guestrooms and suites. Ideal for business and leisure travel, the rooms are equipped with every modern convenience--42-inch plasma screen TVs, WiFi Internet access and a spacious work area--blending refined style, tranquility and comfort.

For the city's most unique view, visit the hotel's signature 18th floor rooftop restaurant, Toppers, which boasts 360-degree views. The restaurant features a Nuevo Latino menu. the city's best margaritas, and is the ideal spot for everything for a leisurely breakfast, power meeting or romantic sunset dinner. This winter, Schoos will redesign the restaurant.

The Huntley, remains an ideal venue for business meetings, special occasions, weddings and events with a professional catering team and five meeting and event facilities. The 1.200- square-foot L.A. Room on the top floor offers stunning views and accommodates up to 75 guests for a banquet and 130 guests for a reception. The 1,250-square foot Garden Room has

indoor and outdoor options and a garden patio. The space accommodates up to 125 people, ideal for conferences, trade shows, rehearsal dinners and brunches.

Summer is in full swing in Santa Monica and The Huntley Hotel is offering attractive introductory rates with guestrooms starting at $249 and suites at $399.

For the perfect weekend escape, a meal with family and friends or a place to call home while on business, The Huntley welcomes guests back where everything's changed but the view.

For more information, please call [phone] or visit www.thehuntleyhotel.com.