Located on Wilshire Boulevard between Ocean Ave and 2nd Avenue, just north of the Santa Monica Pier, The Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica sits atop the scenic bluffs of Santa Monica Beach, with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. It is comprised of a main building, a tower with 10 floors and a selection of single and double story bungalows. The closest convention centre is in downtown Los Angeles, 12 miles away. The hotel was originally built as a private mansion in 1898 and soon became known throughout the country as the "White House of the West" due to the constant stream of congressional visitors and celebrities of the time. The property opened its doors as a hotel in 1921. Today, the historic buildings and meticulously kept grounds have overlooked the Pacific Ocean for over a century and after a $14 million-dollar renovation in 2002, the Miramar has recaptured the glory of her past as a celebrated Santa Monica landmark.