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"Sand Valets" Available Via Walkie-Talkie at New Laguna Beach Hotel

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 741 South Coast Hwy [map], Laguna Beach, CA, United States, 92641

November 25, 2008 at 12:23 PM | 3 Comments

Seven4One opened quietly in Laguna Beach back in August, and we've been hearing enough buzz about the small eco-conscious boutique hotel that we got over our aversion to the somewhat-obnoxious name and headed over to the website to check the place out.

Prepared for yet another pretentiously green-ified swanky boutique hotel, we were pleasantly surprised that the emphasis was on serious service more than anything else. And we also found out that the name has something to do with the hotel's street address, not an area code or anything.

Oh! And they've got some pretty cool staffers, too: a GEM (Guest Experience Manager) is a concierge, a butler and a personal Assistant rolled into one; they greet each guest upon arrival and serve as the main point of contact for the duration of your stay. Well, unless you're on the beach, that is — in which case you're waited on by a Sand Valet, whom you contact via walkie-talkie to bring over a complimentary iPod (not for keeps), food, a refreshing water mist, or to align your beach chair for optimum sun exposure (seriously).

Though the hotel only has 12 rooms and there are tons of killer amenities, the rates start at a reasonable $199 per night (and FYI, for $65 more dollars you can have fresh flowers placed in your room.)

If you're interested in a comprehensive list of the hotel's green elements, you can find it here, including tankless water heaters, dual-flush toilets, keyless room entry (guests are assigned a PIN number to unlock doors) and use of locally-grown produce.

And the numbers 7, 4 and 1 aren't played into the hotel's decor or theme all cutesy-like, so we're happy with that, too.

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Author Photo: Jenna by Jenna

3 Comments

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  1. abigailmschilling

    HotelChatter Member
    November 25, 2008 at 12:55 PM




    im so digging this

    except... am i expected to tip every twenty minutes when i need my beach chair realigned with the waning sun?

  1. chefs4o

    HotelChatter Member
    November 26, 2008 at 3:07 AM




    seven4one and beach valets

    Actually,  
    It is as great as it sounds.  The hotel doesn't pander tips and is aims to be all-inclusive in that area unless a guest feels that someone goes above and beyond expectations.  Pretty good deal.  

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  1. SdAdamH

    HotelChatter Member
    November 26, 2008 at 11:54 AM




    Walkie talkies?

    I really like the idea of giving guests walkie talkie's . It makes it real convenient for the guests. Financially though, since the guests are near the pool, the walkie talkies can get wet and damanged. There are some new water proof walkie talkie's out, like the Motorola CP110. These are pricey though! Could this tactic be the new shabby chic in hotels?

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