Holiday Inn Santa Monica Beach at the Pier 1 room, $76 / night x 3 nights $228.00 plus taxes & fees $39.95 Total $267.95 Amenities: Near Beach Pool(s) Fitness Center Laundry Facilities (self-service) This room is $152 / night on the Holiday Inn web site! (And I was willing to pay it - neighboring hotels in Santa Monica are $200+++!) Very pleased. Thanks to everyone on this board for their excellent strategies and advice!