In Brief: The Georgian Hotel, a historic property in Santa Monica, has become the latest addition to The Unbound Collection, a portfolio of independent hotels managed by Hyatt.
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Sunset Bar – Photo Credit: Douglas Friedman
The Georgian, a hotel on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, has joined The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, according to an announcement from Hyatt Hotels Corporation on March 17, 2026.
Key Details
The Georgian is located on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. The hotel offers 84 guest rooms, including 28 suites. The property was restored in 2023 by JB Hotel Group. The property features a signature restaurant, an intimate bar, a café, a library with a Hugo Guinness collection, and Gallery 33. The Georgian is now part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
Project Overview
The hotel is situated along the Pacific Ocean on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. The Georgian was originally built by Mrs. Rosamond Borde and designed by architect M. Eugene Durfee. The property underwent a restoration completed in 2023 by JB Hotel Group, which included the revival of its turquoise façade, Art Deco plasterwork and moldings, and the preservation of historic detailing in public spaces. The restoration also added landscaped terraces and coastal plantings.
Rooms and Amenities
The Georgian offers 84 guest rooms, including 28 suites. Some suites provide views of the Pacific Ocean. The hotel’s interiors include 1930s detailing. The property features a signature restaurant serving seasonal Californian produce, an intimate bar, and a café space extending toward Ocean Avenue. Additional amenities include The Library, which contains a curated Hugo Guinness collection and books selected by Lee Kaplan of Arcana: Books on the Arts. The hotel also houses Gallery 33, a space programmed year-round for arts and culture events and exhibitions.
Location
The Georgian is located on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica, California, with ocean-facing outlooks and proximity to the Pacific shoreline.
Brand Affiliation
The Georgian is now part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, a portfolio of independent hotels. The property joins other California hotels in the collection, including Carmel Valley Ranch, Hotel Figueroa, Kissel Uptown Oakland, and Mar Monte Hotel. Membership in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt provides access to Hyatt’s distribution and reservation platforms and participation in the World of Hyatt loyalty program.
Timeline
The Georgian’s restoration was completed in 2023. The hotel joined The Unbound Collection by Hyatt as announced on March 17, 2026.
