# Amex Hotel Collection hotels in Santa Monica

Santa Monica has 4 Amex Hotel Collection (THC) hotels. With the Amex Platinum's $300 hotel credit on a prepaid 2-night stay, the lowest estimated cost is at The Pierside Hotel Santa Monica: 2 typical nights at $328 come to $656, or $356 after the credit.

| Hotel | Typical night | 2 nights | After the $300 credit | Property credit | Promotion | Guest rating | Also in |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [The Pierside Hotel Santa Monica](https://awardhack.com/hotels/the-pierside-hotel-santa-monica) | $328 | $656 | $356 | $100 property credit | Third night free (3+ nights, book by December 31, 2026) | 8.4/10 (2,524) | The Edit |
| [Viceroy Santa Monica](https://awardhack.com/hotels/viceroy-santa-monica) | $426 | $852 | $552 | $100 property credit | 15% off the room rate (2+ nights, book by December 15, 2026) | 8.4/10 (1,374) | The Edit |
| [Huntley Santa Monica Beach Hotel](https://awardhack.com/hotels/huntley-santa-monica-beach-hotel) | $447 | $894 | $594 | $100 property credit |  | 9.2/10 (364) |  |
| [Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection](https://awardhack.com/hotels/sandbourne-santa-monica-autograph-collection) | $745 | $1,490 | $1,190 | $100 property credit |  | 8.1/10 (258) |  |

Typical night is the median nightly rate we track for the next 12 months, before taxes, as of November 2026. Estimates assume the credit is unused. Sign in on a hotel's page for its cheapest nights.

## How the $300 hotel credit works

- The Hotel Collection needs a stay of at least 2 consecutive nights.
- Gold, Platinum and Centurion cardholders get the Hotel Collection perks; only the Platinum's credit (up to $300 from January to June and $300 from July to December) pays for the room, on prepaid bookings through Amex Travel.
- Breakfast isn't included, unlike Fine Hotels + Resorts.
- Every stay includes a property credit of $100 or more and a room upgrade when available, on stays of 2 nights or more.

## Frequently asked questions

### What's the cheapest THC hotel in Santa Monica?

By typical nightly price before taxes, the lowest-cost THC stays in Santa Monica are The Pierside Hotel Santa Monica ($328 a night, $356 for 2 nights after the $300 hotel credit), Viceroy Santa Monica ($426 a night, $552 for 2 nights after the $300 hotel credit) and Huntley Santa Monica Beach Hotel ($447 a night, $594 for 2 nights after the $300 hotel credit). Prices change daily, so check the hotel's calendar before you book.

### How does the $300 hotel credit work at Santa Monica hotels?

The Hotel Collection needs a stay of at least 2 consecutive nights. Gold, Platinum and Centurion cardholders get the Hotel Collection perks; only the Platinum's credit (up to $300 from January to June and $300 from July to December) pays for the room, on prepaid bookings through Amex Travel. Breakfast isn't included, unlike Fine Hotels + Resorts.

### Which Santa Monica THC hotels are also in other programs?

2 of the 4 are also in another program: The Pierside Hotel Santa Monica (The Edit) and Viceroy Santa Monica (The Edit). Book through whichever program's card credit you haven't used yet.

### What do THC hotels in Santa Monica include?

Stays include a property credit of $100 or more and a room upgrade when available, on stays of 2 nights or more. 2 hotels also have a promotion now, such as The Pierside Hotel Santa Monica: Third night free (3+ nights, book by December 31, 2026).

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Source: https://awardhack.com/hotels/in/united-states/santa-monica/thc | Updated 2026-11-14