Venice V Hotel
Surf-and-skate counterculture meets boutique polish. Three distinct room design themes — Artist (moody Hollywood glam), Boho (light palette, carved headboards), and Dogtown (skateboards on walls, vintage skater photo prints) — all drawn from Venice's colorful past.
Call the hotel directly at (310) 912-6488 to request a specific room design theme — Dogtown, Artist, or Boho — subject to availability
Why It Matters
The century-old Waldorf Building is the only beachfront hotel in Venice, and its rooftop Penthouse Bungalows are individually named after former residents — Charlie Chaplin, Clara Bow, Jim Morrison. The lobby is anchored by a mural of Venice's founder, and the oldest operating elevator west of the Mississippi is still running. Named one of Vogue's 'Coolest New Beachside Hotels in LA' and included in Condé Nast Traveler's 'Best Hotels in LA.'
The Venice V sits right on the boardwalk in a 1915 landmark building that has hosted Charlie Chaplin, Clara Bow, the Doors, and the legendary Z-Boys skate crew. Today it's Venice's only beachfront lifestyle hotel — 34 rooms across three distinct design themes — and every single one of them faces the Pacific. No pool, no restaurant, no bar. What you do get is a front-row seat to one of the world's most eclectic stretches of beach real estate, plus complimentary bikes, skateboards, and surfboards to use.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Ocean Front One Bedroom Suite
The suite-life category — 400 sq ft with direct boardwalk-facing ocean views, custom King platform bed, and available in Boho and Dogtown styles. The Dogtown version features a full graffiti mural spread over one wall.
King or Queen · 37 sqmOcean Front Penthouse
The top-tier at 380 sq ft — front-row rooftop position with direct ocean and boardwalk views. King platform bed, spacious walk-in shower (some with ocean views through the window), Aesop amenities. The Clara Bow penthouse offers a 180-degree view from seven windows, with an airy shower that looks directly over the beach and skatepark.
King · 35 sqmOcean Front XL
A front-row seat to the Pacific at 320 sq ft. Direct boardwalk-facing views, King or Queen platform bed, spacious walk-in shower, Aesop amenities. Available in Artist and Dogtown styles — the graffiti mural in the Dogtown Oceanfront One-Bedroom Suite is a standout.
King or Queen · 30 sqmOcean View
A step up from the entry room with full Pacific Ocean and Venice Beach views. 240 sq ft with a Queen platform bed, walk-in shower, Aesop amenities, and available in all three design themes. Accessible versions available in Dogtown style with roll-in showers and grab bars.
Queen · 22 sqmOcean View Double
The double-bed option at 360 sq ft — the same ocean views but with two Queen platform beds, making it the practical choice for families or friends traveling together. Available only in Dogtown style.
Two Queens · 33 sqmOcean View Penthouse Bungalow
Rooftop bungalows at 350 sq ft offering privacy and residential comforts. Pacific Ocean and boardwalk views, King or Queen platform bed, walk-in shower, Aesop amenities. The collection includes individually named suites — The Chaplin, The Clara Bow, The Arbuckle, The Morrison, The Abbot Kinney, The Skylight, and the Marrakech.
King or Queen · 33 sqmOcean View Two Bedroom Studio
At 550 sq ft, the biggest room-type option outside of the named penthouses. One King plus one Queen bed, dedicated seating area and desk, two individual bathrooms, and Pacific Ocean views. The go-to for families or small groups wanting a real living space.
King & Queen · 51 sqmPartial Ocean View
The entry-level room at the V — compact at 220 sq ft but smartly designed. City and beach views (partial ocean), custom platform bed with crisp linens and down pillows, walk-in shower with Aesop bath amenities. Comes in Artist, Boho, and Dogtown design themes.
Full or Queen · 20 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Direct access to Venice Beach from the hotel. Beach towels and chairs provided. The hotel is situated on the boardwalk.
Borrow one of the hotel's complimentary beach-cruiser bikes and hit 22 miles of coastal bike paths. Santa Monica Pier is a breezy 2.3-mile ride north.
The legendary skatepark is directly opposite the hotel — rails, boxes, ramps, bowls, and verts. Complimentary skateboards available to borrow from the hotel.
Surfboards available for guest use. The hotel is steps from the waves at Venice Beach.
The hotel has indoor and outdoor spaces available for private events, gatherings, and meetings.
The hotel operates a live beach webcam accessible from the website — useful for scoping out conditions before stepping outside.
Each named penthouse bungalow has an interactive 3D virtual tour available online to explore before booking.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Two accessible rooms available: an Ocean View and Ocean View Double, both with roll-in showers and grab bars. One also features a strobe fire alarm.
Described by Mr & Mrs Smith as one of the oldest operating elevators west of the Mississippi.
Free use of beach-cruiser bikes — the boardwalk bike path stretches 22 miles of coastal paths. A staple perk guests consistently rave about.
Surfboards available for guest use.
Free loaner skateboards for guests — Venice Skatepark is steps away.
Complimentary beach towels included in the daily $25 amenity fee.
Beach chairs available for guests.
Outdoor sun terrace available to guests.
A small rooftop lounge area with ocean and boardwalk views — the best seat in the building (no food/drink service on-site).
Complimentary WiFi throughout the property, included in the daily $25 amenity fee.
There is no restaurant or bar on property. In-room delivery is available through a partnership with Great White (Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm).
A mandatory $25/day destination amenity fee is added to all bookings. Covers WiFi, Boxed Water in-room, beach towels, and use of the in-room Nespresso machine.
Available in select rooms; included in the $25/day amenity fee.
Marshall Bluetooth speaker in all rooms.
Mini fridge stocked with soft drinks in all rooms.
Aesop toiletries provided in all rooms.
Wet bar in rooms (minibars stocked with soft drinks only — no on-site bar).
Recyclable Boxed Water provided in rooms as part of the hotel's sustainability efforts, included in amenity fee.
Up to two pets (each under 45 lbs) are welcome. $100 per pet per stay. Hotel provides dog beds and bowls.
There is no pool on-site. The Pacific Ocean is the pool.
Luggage storage available at the property.
Daily housekeeping service; housekeeping is on request only (sustainability effort).
Round-the-clock front desk service, with guests noting staff as consistently attentive and welcoming.
On-site paid valet parking available at an additional charge.
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