Name: Ambrose Hotel
Address: 1255 20th Street, Mid-City, Santa Monica, California, United States of America, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, US
Price range: $277–$555 per night
Rating: 8.88

What guests think

Across reviews, Ambrose Hotel is praised for friendly, accommodating staff, clean and spacious rooms, and thoughtful perks like complimentary coffee and evening wine or beer, plus a local car service that helps reach Santa Monica attractions with ease.

The residential location feels quiet and safe, with popular bakeries nearby and convenient access to many areas. Common drawbacks include limited or early-ending dining and bar service, occasional maintenance or noise issues, intermittent key-card problems, and extra or high fees (especially for parking). Overall, expect a comfortable boutique stay with warm service and light on-site amenities.

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Facilities

Guests consistently highlight complimentary coffee and an evening wine/beer hour, a local car service within 3 miles, inviting lounge/terrace areas, and on-site parking. Several note that parking can be expensive.

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10

Damon

Mar 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was cute and the staff was very helpful. They offer free coffee, tea and water all day, as well as wine and beer for a few hours in the evening. They also offer a free 3 mile shuttle until 8pm so you can enjoy dinner in downtown Santa Monica without having to worry about finding parking. The bakery in front of the hotel was delicious. My husband and I have already talked about staying at this hotel again if we return to Santa Monica during our stay. Highly recommended.

10

Kyle

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Free beer 5-7pm was a bonus! (When there was someone on the bar to serve)

10

Deborah

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfect stay at the Ambrose - conveniently located in a residential area of SM, which means you get to avoid tourists, traffic and parking pains while getting the best of SM at your fingertips. We loved the 3-mile Tesla service and the lovely sitting areas in the lobby. Every morning we walked across the street for croissants and coffee at Tartine. Couldn’t recommend Ambrose more!

10

Ann

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

This place is awesome. Free car service within three miles, which we used twice. Walkable to the beach. Amazing staff, great service and super clean. They also have free happy hour every night, which we took advantage of a few times. The parking is easy. I would highly recommend The Ambrose!

8

Kathleen

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay. Good location for us. Lovely terrace. Free happy hour. Parking convenient and secure. Only issue we had was our room was located over an alley where garbage pickup and deliveries were early morning and rather loud

10

Janet

Dec 28, 2022

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Stayed 12 nights

Lovely boutique hotel in a great location in central Santa Monica. I especially enjoyed the scented air in the lobby; very soothing and feels like you're at a spa. Lovely aesthetics, attentive and upbeat staff who actually seem to like their jobs! Which indicates it's a well run organization that treats its workers well. Free, secure onsite parking is a big asset. I will absolutely return!

10

Cara

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Free parking right underneath the hotel. Quick easy check in, friendly staff. Complimentary beer and wine happy hour from 5-7 and the bartender was awesome. Very happy with the bathroom lighting and makeup mirror. After a long night out we melted into an incredible comfortably bed. We appreciated their 12pm check out even though we had to leave earlier.

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Jamie

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was easy. spaces were tight though. Liked the happy hour

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Carol

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is very nice but there is a $39 fee to park each night and we are handicapped so we parked on the street using our placard.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe the property and rooms as very clean. A few report lapses such as a cockroach and inconsistent housekeeping during reduced service intervals.

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10

Danielle

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a really lovely stay at this hotel. The place was really clean and amenities were updated. The staff was so kind and accommodating. Will definitely be returning and recommending to family and friends.

10

Joseph

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel staff was friendly and cordial, the hotel was clean and cozy.

10

Ashley

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was convenient for accessing many areas around town. The car service was a nice touch. The parking was ample, the room was well stocked with many amenities and very clean.

4

Giulia

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

When we checked in there was a squashed cockroach on the floor. When I went to get coffee the next morning the milk was sour and curdled. The electronics that were supposedly in the room either were not present or didn't work. Impossible to get the TV casting to work, and the white noise machine referred to on a card in the room wasn't even there. When we called to ask for one, the person at the front desk told US to come down and fetch it and then wasn't there when we actually came down. We had to wait for 15 mins with three other people who also needed service. And all this for $400+ a night. What a ripoff.

10

Jennifer

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything about this experience and stay was immaculate - clean room, friendly staff, anticipatory care - and I am so sad I forgot her name but she was a concierge and gave me a wake up call because I had a 530 AM taxi so she wanted to ensure I was all set for my trip and when the driver picked me up she told him to take good care of me. I would stay here again.

10

Sue

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel! Excellent location and very clean and spacious rooms.

10

Martin

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel in Santa Monica. Pricey but worth it. Many aspects of a lux hotel in an average location. Room was clean and the staff really friendly.

10

kait

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

great place to stay will be back ! staff was very accommodating and room was spacious and clean

10

Erin

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and friendly hotel

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Caroline

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Thoroughly recommend this hotel. Rooms spacious and clean, staff

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, with several guests praising the beds. Drawbacks include occasional noise from alleys or nearby TVs, weak shower pressure, and sporadic A/C or bathroom design issues.

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Brenda

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and comfortable.

8

Britt

Feb 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Water pressure was not good needs bath tub

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Diego

Jan 11, 2023

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Stayed 19,363 nights

Great location and decoration. The bathrooms not the best: shower has very little pressure, door to the bathroom is sliding and doesn’t always close, and no place to set stuff around sink.

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Benjamin

Nov 25, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The place is clean and in a very good location. Our room was facing the back alley and every morning at 6 AM we were woken up by very load banging noise of garbage collection trucks that banged the trash cans with such force that everything felt like falling apart. Heat/AC system has been very noisy too interrupting our sleep every time it tuned on or off. The white noise devices were totally useless in this environment. Getting a quiet room has been our only request prior to checking in.

10

Mary

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely perfect! Friendly staff. Great location, comfortable bed,complementary coffee, wine an beer. Excellent stay.

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Bonnie

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were not friendly. The keys only worked once and then we had to get new ones. Parking was expensive. The bed was just ok. The room was just ok. The worst two parts were the extra fees of $89 charged when we checked out for absolutely nothing and the rainhead shower head that didn't get us clean. No pressure or wand. Poor design! It came out to over $550 for one overnight stay plus the parking fee. We used no amenities. We were very disappointed. When I asked about the last minute fees, the desk clerk was rude.

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Giulia

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

When we checked in there was a squashed cockroach on the floor. When I went to get coffee the next morning the milk was sour and curdled. The electronics that were supposedly in the room either were not present or didn't work. Impossible to get the TV casting to work, and the white noise machine referred to on a card in the room wasn't even there. When we called to ask for one, the person at the front desk told US to come down and fetch it and then wasn't there when we actually came down. We had to wait for 15 mins with three other people who also needed service. And all this for $400+ a night. What a ripoff.

10

Sue

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel! Excellent location and very clean and spacious rooms.

4

Santiago

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is nice and in good condition. The A/C didn't work properly in our room so we had a terrible night. Also the pillows are huge

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Caroline

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Thoroughly recommend this hotel. Rooms spacious and clean, staff

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and proactive. Some guests experienced slow or inconsistent front-desk support, key-card hassles, or occasional rudeness.

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10

Danielle

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a really lovely stay at this hotel. The place was really clean and amenities were updated. The staff was so kind and accommodating. Will definitely be returning and recommending to family and friends.

10

Christina

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk staff friendly and helpful

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Joseph

May 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel staff was friendly and cordial, the hotel was clean and cozy.

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Gerrianne

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

This is a lovely small hotel near UCLA Medical Center in St. John’s Hospital. It is not in the center of the dining or shopping scene for Santa Monica, but is an easy Uber ride away if that’s where you were going. They do have nice restaurant delivery options and there’s a beautiful bakery across the street for breakfast and a light lunch. if you are visiting Santa Monica because of a friend or relative at the medical center, there is a medical center rate at the hotel as well. While I couldn’t participate in the evening Wine hours because of my schedule it’s a wonderful amenity that I saw many people taking advantage of . I’d like to thank Brandon and Nick for being so kind during my long visit.

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Bonnie

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were not friendly. The keys only worked once and then we had to get new ones. Parking was expensive. The bed was just ok. The room was just ok. The worst two parts were the extra fees of $89 charged when we checked out for absolutely nothing and the rainhead shower head that didn't get us clean. No pressure or wand. Poor design! It came out to over $550 for one overnight stay plus the parking fee. We used no amenities. We were very disappointed. When I asked about the last minute fees, the desk clerk was rude.

10

Jennifer

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything about this experience and stay was immaculate - clean room, friendly staff, anticipatory care - and I am so sad I forgot her name but she was a concierge and gave me a wake up call because I had a 530 AM taxi so she wanted to ensure I was all set for my trip and when the driver picked me up she told him to take good care of me. I would stay here again.

10

Martin

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel in Santa Monica. Pricey but worth it. Many aspects of a lux hotel in an average location. Room was clean and the staff really friendly.

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Wendy

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and incredibly accommodating! Excellent restaurant suggestions and many places to sit comfortably and chat while outside the room. Will absolutely be back!

10

Renee

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Brandon was extremely welcoming and always made sure that we had a great stay!

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Amy

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything was wonderful. After our flight to lax was delayed 16 hours we couldn’t arrive in time for our first night. The hotel very kindly said they wouldn’t charge us for the unused night. The staff was was very helpful, the room was comfortable and clean, the common areas were attractive and inviting, there was 24-hour coffee, and I could go on. For half the price we used to pay in Beverly Hills, we got a convenient location near Brentwood and even a free car to take us to locations within 3 miles. This is our new LA hotel.

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Location

Residential Santa Monica setting feels quiet and safe, with popular bakeries across the street and easy access to many areas. A few note it’s not in the center, though walking or short rides work well.

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Ashley

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was convenient for accessing many areas around town. The car service was a nice touch. The parking was ample, the room was well stocked with many amenities and very clean.

10

Elizabeth

Jul 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Incredibly beautiful property, great location, safe, Tartine is right across the hotel!

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Gerrianne

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

This is a lovely small hotel near UCLA Medical Center in St. John’s Hospital. It is not in the center of the dining or shopping scene for Santa Monica, but is an easy Uber ride away if that’s where you were going. They do have nice restaurant delivery options and there’s a beautiful bakery across the street for breakfast and a light lunch. if you are visiting Santa Monica because of a friend or relative at the medical center, there is a medical center rate at the hotel as well. While I couldn’t participate in the evening Wine hours because of my schedule it’s a wonderful amenity that I saw many people taking advantage of . I’d like to thank Brandon and Nick for being so kind during my long visit.

10

Sue

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel! Excellent location and very clean and spacious rooms.

10

Michael

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I can walk to ocean in 30 minutes. The dining options nearby were excellent.

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Kyle

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lots of reviews for other properties in the Santa Monica area mentioned un housed people being an issue so I was nervous, but that wasn’t an issue at all. The property was super quiet and peaceful. It’s right across the street from an amazing bakery too. I really enjoyed my stay here.

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Deborah

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfect stay at the Ambrose - conveniently located in a residential area of SM, which means you get to avoid tourists, traffic and parking pains while getting the best of SM at your fingertips. We loved the 3-mile Tesla service and the lovely sitting areas in the lobby. Every morning we walked across the street for croissants and coffee at Tartine. Couldn’t recommend Ambrose more!

8

Parul

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Tucked away in a neighborhood, can walk places but on busy streets. Excellent staff and service.

10

Tanita

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location

10

Clive

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A great hotel perfectly located for exploring Santa Monica.

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Dining

On-site dining is limited, with no full restaurant, restricted room service, and hours that can end early or feel unclear. Guests appreciate free coffee and the evening wine/beer, and many rely on excellent nearby bakeries.

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Damon

Mar 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was cute and the staff was very helpful. They offer free coffee, tea and water all day, as well as wine and beer for a few hours in the evening. They also offer a free 3 mile shuttle until 8pm so you can enjoy dinner in downtown Santa Monica without having to worry about finding parking. The bakery in front of the hotel was delicious. My husband and I have already talked about staying at this hotel again if we return to Santa Monica during our stay. Highly recommended.

8

Julia

Mar 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

They need food and bar service

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Ellen

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall a disappointing stay. Serious price gouging by Expedia over UCLA graduation weekend made the pricing for this very mid-range hotel $700/night! Should have been no more than $250/night. $25/night for parking felt steep as well. Management/leadership was seriously lacking, front desk staff was overwhelmed and inexperienced (but very friendly!). Breakfast was terrible as far as service and quality of food (due to lack of staff, they pulled housecleaners in to take orders and serve food, which was NOT a good scene -but not the fault of the staff; reception folks also had to take orders). The following morning we went to Tartine across the street and it was AMAZING (proximity to Tartine was the best part of our stay). You have to ask for housekeeping, otherwise you don't get it (WHY? Covid concerns were clearly not a factor, as no one is masked anymore). Room was, however, very clean upon arrival. Complimentary chocolate truffles were delicious. Tub was super slippery and there should have been a non-slip mat provided. Water pressure was mediocre. Hotel is quiet, sound proofing was good. Plenty of room to unpack clothes, and a mini fridge in the room. Walking distance to restaurants, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's. If I hadn't had to pay a small fortune, this review might have been better. But the poor staffing was truly an issue - I know it's hard everywhere and I hope they can hire more staff soon

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Cynthia

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed the Ambrose Hotel from beginning to end. The room was lovely and very clean. The staff was excellent. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast, coffee and tea in the beautiful space provided. We look forward to staying at the Ambrose Hotel on our next visit to Los Angeles.

10

Suzanne

Mar 14, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

This is a beautiful boutique hotel with all of the amenities. They have a small but perfect menu that you can eat in their charming dining area, or have delivered to your room. The staff was super friendly and no request was too big. The room was great and very large. I can highly recommend this hotel!

8

Izabela

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel doesn’t have a restaurant, you can order a room service and have breakfast near lobby but it’s very limited. Kind of in the middle of nowhere.

10

Kelly

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I would have liked a more extensive menu

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Laura

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was very unclear when food was available. Card in room said 7 am to 7 pm but the kitchen was closed at 6. No explanation.

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Mike

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A lot of issues with the room. Toilet didn't work. Bath faucet didn't work. Shower drain stopped up. I complained and they did fix the issues the next morning, but very inconvenient on the day I arrived. Room service menu limited and stopped at 7 pm every night. No room service Monday. No bar to speak of. Happy Hour was worse than a bad airport lounge. One of the worst hotel experiences in my decades of travel. Definitely NOT worth the money. My first time staying there, but will never go back...

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May

Nov 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is not hyped enough! Free coffee ( the good kind) and tea Complementary happy hour 5-7 pm Beautiful ambience, small and cozy hotel

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Month	Average price
January	$275
February	$319
March	$287
April	$287
May	$288
June	$337
July	$309
August	$306
September	$275
October	$282
November	$275
December	$290

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $363	2 $368	3 $362
4 $292	5 $355	6 $344	7 $364	8 $361	9 $381	10 $373
11 $296	12 $336	13 $409	14 $401	15 $418	16 $369	17 $369
18 $366	19 $328	20 $375	21 $361	22 $336	23 $362	24 $369
25 $277	26 $336	27 $366	28 $372	29 $342	30 $313	31 $310

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13	14	15	16	17	18 $377	19 $380
20 $317	21	22	23 $555	24 $460	25 $320	26 $350
27 $282	28 $337	29 $342	30 $348