The Regent Santa Monica Is Now Open, Bringing the Brand Back to the U.S. [Book With IHG Points]

IHG has expanded its luxury portfolio in the U.S. by introducing the prestigious Regent brand. The Regent Santa Monica Beach is now open and has the distinction of being the first Regent hotel in the U.S. after a long absence. And if you’re thinking of “Pretty Woman,” yes, it’s that Regent hotel brand.

This much-awaited hotel is now open for guests. Best of all, you can redeem IHG One Rewards for stays at this elegant hotel — albeit at a hefty rate.

Here’s what you need to know.

Regent Santa Monica Beach — Details

The highly anticipated Regent brand has come back to the U.S. in the vibrant beachside town of Santa Monica, California.

The Regent Santa Monica Beach offers 167 guest rooms, including 24 suites, with the smallest rooms starting at a generous 720 square feet. Every room includes luxurious rainfall showers and elegant double vanities. The resort also provides 2-story suites with stunning ocean views. Additionally, on the eighth floor, the Santa Monica Presidential Suite features a game room, a separate living room area, and 4 Juliet balconies amongst its 3,200 square feet of elegance.

The hotel boasts a prime location along the coastline, just a stone’s throw away from the iconic Santa Monica Pier. It offers a 10,000-square-foot spa and wellness center, 2 restaurants — including Orla, the hotel’s signature restaurant run by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina — and other opulent amenities available to guests.

Currently, there are less than a dozen Regent Hotels in existence worldwide. This year will see the opening of the 11th Regent property, the Regent Jeddah, and the Regent Santa Monica Beach will contribute to the ultra-luxurious brand’s global hotel count of 12.

How To Book Regent Santa Monica Beach

It goes without saying that a stay at the Regent Santa Monica Beach, whether you pay with cash or points, is very expensive. The lowest award redemption we could find from now to the end of the calendar was 161,000 IHG One Rewards points for The 720 City View King.

Nightly cash rates start at $1,100 per night. In celebration of the hotel’s widely anticipated opening, guests can save 24% on their reservation and receive a $240 credit for dining, spa, resort fees, or parking when booking through this link here.

Although the cash and points rates for a stay at the Regent Santa Monica Beach are on the expensive side, it’s relatively easy to earn IHG One Rewards points.

IHG’s credit cards — 2 personal and 1 business — are all issued by Chase. You also can transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards or Bilt Rewards points to IHG One Rewards at a 1:1 ratio.

Final Thoughts

With its doors now open, the Regent Santa Monica Beach brings the luxurious Regent brand brack to the U.S. This exciting addition further elevates IHG’s collection of luxurious hotels in the United States. It doesn’t come cheap, but that’s expected with all the Regency Santa Monica Beach has to offer.