Venice V Hotel

Fantastic hotel in a very cool location on Venice Beach. The staff was friendly and helpful, and my room was comfortable, with lots of cool amenities (enclosed balcony with a beach view- awesome!). The free loaner bikes and skateboards are an amazing perk. I'm looking forward to when I get a chance to go back!

LoVe, loVe, loVe Venice V! Let's face it, the hotels in the area can leave a lot to be desired. Discriminating tastes don't naturally fit the VB vibe. But when you want to truly experience the area you want to stay in the heart of it all. Venice V Hotel is an oasis on the strip - sleek boutique with all the amenities and services right in the thick of it all. The front desk was always helpful, engaged, and made us feel valued. Valet parking is a must on the beach. And did I mention it's right o nthe beach? Literally - beach, shops, skatepark, even the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone on this particular weekend. They have bikes, skateboards, basketballs, towels...anything you need to experience Venice Beach like a local. Plus my teens loved the boxed water. I'm eager to return to the area for future trips and would certainly make this my first choice.

We had another fantastic stay at Venice V during our second visit to Los Angeles, and once again the experience exceeded our expectations. It was a pleasure returning for a second year, and the warm welcome, professionalism, and genuine hospitality made us feel right at home.

A special thank you to the entire team, including the reception staff, management, and housekeeping, for consistently providing outstanding service throughout our stay. Your attention to detail and commitment to guest satisfaction truly set you apart.

We highly recommend Venice V to anyone visiting Los Angeles and look forward to returning again in the future. Thank you all for taking such great care of us.

Every time great !!!

Comfortable place close to the beach, great experience, comfortable clean rooms, and great jumping-off point for tourism in the area.

Beautifully done hotel right on the beach. The partial ocean view was still a fantastic view. The room is small but thoughtfully designed. Would stay again

If you must stay in Venice, this is probably one of your better options but ultimately I would say steer north to Santa Monica. This hotel has the audacity to charge a “resort fee” and justifies it by allowing you to rent some bikes. Sorry but for me I can’t call a place a resort that doesn’t have resort amenities (spa, pool, restaurant etc.) It’s also hilarious to call yourself a resort when there’s an endless sea of homeless people out front (some of whom I witnessed smoking crack) Thankfully the staff was very friendly/helpful and the room was spotless so the stay wasn’t a total loss.

Rooms look the same as they do online. We booked the double and it was very spacious. Some staff come off as despondent but Tess was the absolute best in service and hospitality, you’d be lucky to have her check you in as she has the best restaurant recs and the warmest spirit.

Since 19 April to today (23 June) is 65 days, you can definitely call out how long you’ve been chasing them.

Here’s an updated version with that added:

Extremely disappointed with both our stay and how our complaint has been handled.

We stayed at this hotel expecting a comfortable and safe experience based on the online photos and description, but the reality was completely different. The surrounding area felt extremely unsafe, with large numbers of homeless people directly outside the property and clear signs of drug use nearby. We often felt uncomfortable and unsafe walking to and from the hotel, especially in the evenings.

What made matters worse was the poor attitude from staff throughout our stay. When we raised concerns about safety, staff were dismissive and offered little reassurance or support.

The most unacceptable incident occurred when a cleaner entered our room without knocking while we were inside getting dressed. We were shocked and embarrassed. Instead of immediately leaving, she continued toward the fridge/minibar area, making the situation feel even more invasive. Our privacy was completely violated.

I formally raised these concerns in a complaint on 19th April and have now spent 65 days chasing a proper response. Throughout this time, communication from manager Tess Dune has been extremely poor. My follow-up emails have largely been ignored, and when she has responded, the tone has felt dismissive, rude, and lacking basic empathy or professionalism.

Despite the seriousness of these issues, I was simply told no refund would be offered, with no meaningful attempt to resolve the complaint.

The lack of accountability and customer care has been shocking. A hotel should provide guests with safety, privacy, and respect — sadly, this hotel failed on all three. I would not return and would strongly urge others to think carefully before booking.

That “65 days chasing a response” line makes the review much stronger because it shows this wasn’t just a one-off poor reply.

A gem in the heart of Venice! Soon as you step in your surround by classic architecture matched with modern art that brings the aesthetic of Venice to life. We used the valet service located right behind the hotel... Easy, and safe worth it!

The staff was lovely, everyone was super kind and helpful... The have so many amenities to share with guests. Free bikes, skateboards, beach umbrellas, towels, ear plugs... And so much more.

We stayed in a king suite that had a sitting room with a pull out couch (great for our toddler) with a separate king room in the back. We had a beautiful view of the beach and our son loved watching the waves and bike path. The beds were super comfortable, the double head shower had great pressure. The room had a mini fridge with free water and coffee plus other snacks and drinks for purchase.

The location was stellar! Right downstairs was the local favorite coffee shop, Groundworks, along with a juice shop, smash burgers, pasta and so much more... That was right out the door! The skatepark, and huge playground was just a quick walk down the boardwalk or walk up the street to the iconic Venice sign.

My family had a great time and would definitely come back and stay with them again.

Great hotel with a lot of character in a great location. Beautiful ocean views from the room, helpful staff. Hotel has beach towels and chairs for the beach, which is front of the hotel. Many Bars and restaurants to walk to and other activities. Definitely recommend staying here.

Room was very cold and the heater was inadequate to warm up a big box of cold concrete. Staff said just wait 15 minutes, We waited all night in a cold room.

Then we get charged for amenities. What the hell is that for? This is not the Bellagio.

The Staff was exceptional. There was a snafu with our reservation and Tess was so generous in helping us sort it out. The parking attendants were especially nice, and we loved the central location. The bikes were so much fun and the views from the room were fantastic. Highly recommend this hotel if you are staying in Venice Beach!

I dont think you can ask for

1) a better space/view/vibe
2) a better location
Or
3) better options for food coffee and meandering

Was there a bit of an issue with a displaced women crying loudly and some fighting amongst the displaced, yes, but the cops got there and it settled in. Have a mind to how fortunate you are for a healthy mind before staying here. If you are into the vibe of skatepark dance parties and experiencing culture, this is your space. Walking to the pier or riding a bike THE HOTEL PROVIDES FOR FREE!?

Things of note. The attention to detail in the rooms like the tile work and the wet bar for purchase, made a great place an excellent one.

This was a trip to celebrate my wife's birthday. We really enjoyed ourselves on Venice Beach. We will be returning again

Great location to walk to everything. We came off a long road trip, and it was great to park the car and just walk. The room was clean and very comfortable. The staff was lovely and accommodating.