Hotel Carmel Santa Monica
US$193
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$193
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Hotel Carmel Santa Monica average US$163 in the cheapest month (January) and US$235 in the most expensive month (June), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$163 |
| February | US$171 |
| March | US$178 |
| April | US$173 |
| May | US$173 |
| June | US$235 |
| July | US$194 |
| August | US$193 |
| September | US$193 |
| October | US$188 |
| November | US$174 |
| December | US$169 |
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Most expensive: June (~US$235)
Cheapest: January (~US$163)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk. A bus station shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Dining
Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Location
With a stay at Hotel Carmel, you'll be centrally located in Santa Monica, steps from Third Street Promenade and within a 10-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Monica Pier and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Venice Beach.
What's nearby
Third Street Promenade(0.1 Miles)
Santa Monica Place(0.1 Miles)
Santa Monica Beach(0.3 Miles)
Santa Monica Pier(0.3 Miles)
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area(0.4 Miles)
Pacific Park(0.5 Miles)
Main Street Santa Monica(0.6 Miles)
UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica(1.3 Miles)
Santa Monica College(1.6 Miles)
Venice Beach(1.6 Miles)
Venice Beach Boardwalk(1.7 Miles)
Abbot Kinney Boulevard(2.1 Miles)
Will Rogers State Beach(2.4 Miles)
Muscle Beach Venice Gym(2.5 Miles)
Palisades Recreation Center(3 Miles)
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)(15.8 Miles)
Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal)(15.5 Miles)
Van Nuys, CA (VNY)(19.3 Miles)
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)(31.2 Miles)
Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)(32 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Valet parking
Housekeeping
Safe-deposit box
Beach (nearby)
Location
201 Broadway, Santa Monica, California, United States of America
Third Street Promenade (0.1 Miles)
Santa Monica Place (0.1 Miles)
Santa Monica Beach (0.3 Miles)
Santa Monica Pier (0.3 Miles)
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (0.4 Miles)
Pacific Park (0.5 Miles)
Room options
6
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
9
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Large Double Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews
7.6
Good
Based on 1,373 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
14%
Couple
37%
Family
31%
Group
12%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Hotel Carmel Santa Monica draws consistent praise for its central, walkable location near the pier and promenade and for friendly, accommodating staff, while repeated critiques focus on the building’s age, dated areas, and significant street and bar noise at night.
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What guests think
Hotel Carmel Santa Monica draws consistent praise for its central, walkable location near the pier and promenade and for friendly, accommodating staff, while repeated critiques focus on the building’s age, dated areas, and significant street and bar noise at night.
Rooms are generally clean but small and basic, with thin walls, limited in-room amenities (often no fridge or microwave), and occasional A/C, water pressure, or TV issues. Facilities are minimal: valet parking is convenient but costly, and the single elevator can be small, slow, or out of service; there is no on-site restaurant or bar, though several guests note discounts at nearby cafes. Expect a simple base with welcoming service if you can tolerate noise.
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Facilities
Amenities are basic: valet parking is convenient but often considered expensive, and the single elevator is small, slow, and occasionally out of service. Some guests also noted active renovations during stays.
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Steve
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
One slow, small elevator for a 4 story building. AC by the bed blowing directly on me. Employees were all very nice.
One slow, small elevator for a 4 story building. AC by the bed blowing directly on me. Employees were all very nice.
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Carol
22 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
I didn’t like the surprise fees in my stay. I ended up paying more than I thought. Hotel is very outdated. Elevator was out of order. Location was what made the experience better.
I didn’t like the surprise fees in my stay. I ended up paying more than I thought. Hotel is very outdated. Elevator was out of order. Location was what made the experience better.
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Sandra
7 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The valet parking was a bit expensive but extremely convenient. This hotel is about location it’s 2 blocks from the pier and very close to the mall, what else could you want, it’s not the Hilton but has its own charming appeal. I like the rooms on the west side and the front desk and we do kind to accommodate me.
The valet parking was a bit expensive but extremely convenient. This hotel is about location it’s 2 blocks from the pier and very close to the mall, what else could you want, it’s not the Hilton but has its own charming appeal. I like the rooms on the west side and the front desk and we do kind to accommodate me.
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Eliot
13 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I usually stay here. It is an older property but very well maintained and always clean. It is quiet and I sleep well. They are renovating room by room. No refrigerator, no microwave. Close to Ocean Ave, the pier, 3rd street promenade. TV reception was intermittent this go round but that is not that important to me. More economical than the higher end places and comfortable. Secure parking.
I usually stay here. It is an older property but very well maintained and always clean. It is quiet and I sleep well. They are renovating room by room. No refrigerator, no microwave. Close to Ocean Ave, the pier, 3rd street promenade. TV reception was intermittent this go round but that is not that important to me. More economical than the higher end places and comfortable. Secure parking.
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Matthew
22 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This really was terrible. Hotel is undergoing renovation. Elevator out of service.I had international guests and 4th floor with no elevator. Contruction work generated oil fumes in the rooms that caused chest, eye and mouth irritations. I am not one to complain but this really was terrible and not acceptable.
This really was terrible. Hotel is undergoing renovation. Elevator out of service.I had international guests and 4th floor with no elevator. Contruction work generated oil fumes in the rooms that caused chest, eye and mouth irritations. I am not one to complain but this really was terrible and not acceptable.
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Ryan
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Property was nice and the staff friendly. Parking is a nightmare in the area and the poor valet was swamped but did a great job.
Property was nice and the staff friendly. Parking is a nightmare in the area and the poor valet was swamped but did a great job.
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Susan
13 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was built in 1926, but it has been nicely renovated. The staff is very friendly. The room temperature was less than ideal, but that was on operator error so we got that worked out for the second night. There’s a lot of street noise that carries upstairs as well as our neighbors with their screaming kids. There is old-fashioned wiring that goes through the closet to different parts of the room that leaves one wondering if it’s up to code. Valet parking is convenient, but it is $35 a night as well as a hefty tourism tax that you have to pay when you check in. Otherwise it was convenient to the beach and to shopping and dining. I would recommend this place and would probably visit again.
The hotel was built in 1926, but it has been nicely renovated. The staff is very friendly. The room temperature was less than ideal, but that was on operator error so we got that worked out for the second night. There’s a lot of street noise that carries upstairs as well as our neighbors with their screaming kids. There is old-fashioned wiring that goes through the closet to different parts of the room that leaves one wondering if it’s up to code. Valet parking is convenient, but it is $35 a night as well as a hefty tourism tax that you have to pay when you check in. Otherwise it was convenient to the beach and to shopping and dining. I would recommend this place and would probably visit again.
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John
8 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property was fine, however they do not tell you they charge 38.50 a night to park your car. This would have been very helpful. Rooms are very small, I would not recommend this place for larger people. We barely fit in the shower.
The property was fine, however they do not tell you they charge 38.50 a night to park your car. This would have been very helpful. Rooms are very small, I would not recommend this place for larger people. We barely fit in the shower.
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Goran
3 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
You have to pay a staying fee $20 and parking $40 per day, plus room. That is a lot.
You have to pay a staying fee $20 and parking $40 per day, plus room. That is a lot.
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Justin
1 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Parking garage located next door
Parking garage located next door
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Cleanliness
Many guests describe the rooms as clean or spotless, but common areas like hallways and stairs can feel musty or look dirty. A few reports mention maintenance lapses and isolated pest concerns.
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Celisse
18 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property is a bit older, which you can't tell until you get into the facilities. It looks like they are remodeling and the rooms are well maintained, but the halls and lobby need to be refreshed. The carpet in the halls looked like it needed to be vacuumed or replaced. The restroom (toilet and sink) in the room were older but the room and bed seemed refreshed; however, it still doesn't look like the pictures. I needed an early check-in and the woman at the front desk was so polite and accommodating. She was able to get me a freshly cleaned room so I could get ready before my event in town. The staff were very friendly! It was very centrally located to the pier and 3rd Street Promenade.
The property is a bit older, which you can't tell until you get into the facilities. It looks like they are remodeling and the rooms are well maintained, but the halls and lobby need to be refreshed. The carpet in the halls looked like it needed to be vacuumed or replaced. The restroom (toilet and sink) in the room were older but the room and bed seemed refreshed; however, it still doesn't look like the pictures. I needed an early check-in and the woman at the front desk was so polite and accommodating. She was able to get me a freshly cleaned room so I could get ready before my event in town. The staff were very friendly! It was very centrally located to the pier and 3rd Street Promenade.
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Annaliza
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I would give the staff 5 /5 but the place need a lot of renovation. Entrance, Lobby, stairs, carpet, people (guests) 0/5. The room I would give it 3/5. Bedsheets 1/5. My husband got bit already by bedbugs on the 2-3 hours that we stayed. And since this hotel was build since 1948 i believed, my husband start coughing, since he has Pulmonary problem. We asked for extra sheets, we are given old yellowish sheets with blood in it that is supposed to be white sheets. The great this is the staff are very considerate to give us a refund of our stay and cancelled. Ended up going home. We were supposed to go to a wedding the following day but end up going home. As my children got scared as well on how the hotel look like. And on the way down of the hotel. My children saw 2 naked men came out of one room and went across the other room. Inspire of bad experience of the hotel. I do give the staff 5/5
I would give the staff 5 /5 but the place need a lot of renovation. Entrance, Lobby, stairs, carpet, people (guests) 0/5. The room I would give it 3/5. Bedsheets 1/5. My husband got bit already by bedbugs on the 2-3 hours that we stayed. And since this hotel was build since 1948 i believed, my husband start coughing, since he has Pulmonary problem. We asked for extra sheets, we are given old yellowish sheets with blood in it that is supposed to be white sheets. The great this is the staff are very considerate to give us a refund of our stay and cancelled. Ended up going home. We were supposed to go to a wedding the following day but end up going home. As my children got scared as well on how the hotel look like. And on the way down of the hotel. My children saw 2 naked men came out of one room and went across the other room. Inspire of bad experience of the hotel. I do give the staff 5/5
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Nicola
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I really want to love this place. The interior of the room was clean and I really liked the decor and the space in the room was comfortable. The bed and pillows were comfortable. The AC never got below 75 in the room though, and was often hotter, which made it pretty stuffy. The location was fabulous. I walked 2 blocks to the pier to watch the sunset both nights. I enjoyed walking the beach. It was a very walkable area. The housekeeping staff was really friendly. Front desk service was nice at check in, the rest of the time it was ok but not overly attentive. The carpets on the stairs and hallways appeared dirty. Overall, the location made it with the stay.
I really want to love this place. The interior of the room was clean and I really liked the decor and the space in the room was comfortable. The bed and pillows were comfortable. The AC never got below 75 in the room though, and was often hotter, which made it pretty stuffy. The location was fabulous. I walked 2 blocks to the pier to watch the sunset both nights. I enjoyed walking the beach. It was a very walkable area. The housekeeping staff was really friendly. Front desk service was nice at check in, the rest of the time it was ok but not overly attentive. The carpets on the stairs and hallways appeared dirty. Overall, the location made it with the stay.
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alice
15 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Spotless
Spotless
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SERGIO FELIPE
13 Oct 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
Awesome place to stay. It’s old and the hallways are quite dirty, but the staff is super nice, the location is ideal, and it’s perfect for a value stay in Santa Monica!
Awesome place to stay. It’s old and the hallways are quite dirty, but the staff is super nice, the location is ideal, and it’s perfect for a value stay in Santa Monica!
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Sophia
21 Oct 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
I don’t know the frequency of the cleaning service, I saw the cleaning lady, but my room was not clean during my stay. The room had a good size, good beds. I think the sheets were a little smelly. The staff were pretty friendly
I don’t know the frequency of the cleaning service, I saw the cleaning lady, but my room was not clean during my stay. The room had a good size, good beds. I think the sheets were a little smelly. The staff were pretty friendly
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Victoria
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is an old building, so a few quirks like the shower didn't work well, sheets didn't fit the bed, not a great mattress, and it was extremely noisy. The staff was great, and the location can't be beat.
The hotel is an old building, so a few quirks like the shower didn't work well, sheets didn't fit the bed, not a great mattress, and it was extremely noisy. The staff was great, and the location can't be beat.
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Deangelo
11 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We left within 10 minutes of entering our room and booked another hotel. Sure, the location is great -close to the beach and shops, but at what cost? The lobby had fruit flies and gnats, and the room was humid, sticky, dirty, and outdated. We felt so unclean we couldn’t imagine spending the night.
We left within 10 minutes of entering our room and booked another hotel. Sure, the location is great -close to the beach and shops, but at what cost? The lobby had fruit flies and gnats, and the room was humid, sticky, dirty, and outdated. We felt so unclean we couldn’t imagine spending the night.
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Andrew
23 Jun 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff are very nice and helpful. Building is pretty old, carpet old and smelly. Room is clean. Location is convenient to shops, beaches, lots of choice restaurants.
Staff are very nice and helpful. Building is pretty old, carpet old and smelly. Room is clean. Location is convenient to shops, beaches, lots of choice restaurants.
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Eric
21 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This was our fourth or fifth stay at Carmel Hotel. Great location, close to LAX, friendly staff. While building is older, rooms have been recently renovated and updated. Would definitely stay again.
This was our fourth or fifth stay at Carmel Hotel. Great location, close to LAX, friendly staff. While building is older, rooms have been recently renovated and updated. Would definitely stay again.
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Rooms
Rooms are small and dated but functional; noise from streets, nearby bars, and thin walls/ceilings is a recurring issue. Many rooms lack a fridge or microwave, and some guests note loud or inconsistent A/C and variable water pressure or TV service.
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Mark
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really nice place near the Line 4 bus stop and Santa Monica Pier. There's accessibility to all kinds of things from this spot, something I truly appreciate when I book my stays. Everything worked well in the room, but the highlight was the bed. Great mattress/sheets/pillows. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Really nice place near the Line 4 bus stop and Santa Monica Pier. There's accessibility to all kinds of things from this spot, something I truly appreciate when I book my stays. Everything worked well in the room, but the highlight was the bed. Great mattress/sheets/pillows. Staff was friendly and helpful.
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Matt
22 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Looks great online but dated interior. Great location and price for nightlife… which was a negative in our case since it’s noisy and inconvenient for a family passing through with late arrival and early departure during a roadtrip.
Looks great online but dated interior. Great location and price for nightlife… which was a negative in our case since it’s noisy and inconvenient for a family passing through with late arrival and early departure during a roadtrip.
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Derrick
26 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Room was small. The floor creaked when you walked and would make the dresser handles shake everytime you walk by. Bathroom and shower very tiny.
Room was small. The floor creaked when you walked and would make the dresser handles shake everytime you walk by. Bathroom and shower very tiny.
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Elizabeth
9 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, friendly staff. Bed wasn’t the most comfortable ( also made a lot of noise just repositioning). Direct Tv kept going out. It served its purpose for being close to beach and a place to lay your head down at night.
Great location, friendly staff. Bed wasn’t the most comfortable ( also made a lot of noise just repositioning). Direct Tv kept going out. It served its purpose for being close to beach and a place to lay your head down at night.
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Jeléna
19 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The location was fantastic, the hotel was clean, and the staff were very friendly. We stayed in a room with a window facing the inner courtyard. Unfortunately, there was a bigger machine outside – likely for the A/C – that ran through the night. With the window closed, it was already quite loud, and we ended up sleeping with earplugs. With the window open, it was really too noisy to sleep at all.
The location was fantastic, the hotel was clean, and the staff were very friendly. We stayed in a room with a window facing the inner courtyard. Unfortunately, there was a bigger machine outside – likely for the A/C – that ran through the night. With the window closed, it was already quite loud, and we ended up sleeping with earplugs. With the window open, it was really too noisy to sleep at all.
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Pamela
30 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was incredibly wonderful, and helpful, and caring. I don’t think the establishment was worth the money we spent. The room was small and looked like a motel. The AC was loud.
The staff was incredibly wonderful, and helpful, and caring. I don’t think the establishment was worth the money we spent. The room was small and looked like a motel. The AC was loud.
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Timothy
9 Jul 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very old rooms. No microwave. No fridge. No bathroom vent fans. A lot of noise. Location great to other attractions.
Very old rooms. No microwave. No fridge. No bathroom vent fans. A lot of noise. Location great to other attractions.
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Robert
28 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Really enjoyed our stay, although lift was broken and we were on the 3rd floor and hotel decor a little tired in front laces. The location to explore Santa Monica was great, staff very friendly and rooms well equipped and big. Big issue was no a/c and not able to open window because of noise.
Really enjoyed our stay, although lift was broken and we were on the 3rd floor and hotel decor a little tired in front laces. The location to explore Santa Monica was great, staff very friendly and rooms well equipped and big. Big issue was no a/c and not able to open window because of noise.
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Julia
30 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Overall, a very cute, unique old school hotel. I loved the vibe & the people were nice. They just need to add a few extras like a mini fridge, microwave, & darkening curtains. The air conditioning unit was also extremely loud.
Overall, a very cute, unique old school hotel. I loved the vibe & the people were nice. They just need to add a few extras like a mini fridge, microwave, & darkening curtains. The air conditioning unit was also extremely loud.
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Vincent
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel in itself is very nice. But it’s next to a bar, back alley side and loud music was played until 2 am, then patrons stood outside talking loudly for over an hour. There was a bit of quiet after that but think that the staff came out and stood there chatting for a while. Then people at 6 am were having loud conversations, oblivious to anyone sleeping around. So although I enjoyed the hotel and the room (small but cozy) I probably won’t return because of the outside noise, unfortunately. Unless I’m guaranteed a room on the other side, which is a gamble when booking with Expedia. One more thing: I was supposed to get a king bed and there’s no way it was a king, or it was a tiny king… but that didn’t bother me much in the end, I was alone and didn’t sleep much lol.
The hotel in itself is very nice. But it’s next to a bar, back alley side and loud music was played until 2 am, then patrons stood outside talking loudly for over an hour. There was a bit of quiet after that but think that the staff came out and stood there chatting for a while. Then people at 6 am were having loud conversations, oblivious to anyone sleeping around. So although I enjoyed the hotel and the room (small but cozy) I probably won’t return because of the outside noise, unfortunately. Unless I’m guaranteed a room on the other side, which is a gamble when booking with Expedia. One more thing: I was supposed to get a king bed and there’s no way it was a king, or it was a tiny king… but that didn’t bother me much in the end, I was alone and didn’t sleep much lol.
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Service
Service is generally friendly, helpful, and responsive, with staff often accommodating special requests and resolving issues quickly. A few reviews report indifferent or rude interactions at the front desk.
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Meghan
7 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms are very cute, beds are comfortable. Fantastic customer service.
Rooms are very cute, beds are comfortable. Fantastic customer service.
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Deborah
31 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The front desk lady was not helpful. We almost had to find another place due to parking and she was like ok, cancel. She could care less. Had no idea where we should park. Thankfully the valet was able yo help us. I would not recommend staying here because of her alone.
The front desk lady was not helpful. We almost had to find another place due to parking and she was like ok, cancel. She could care less. Had no idea where we should park. Thankfully the valet was able yo help us. I would not recommend staying here because of her alone.
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Hana
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean rooms and staff super friendly- all the girls were nice and explained us how to use the metro - gave us the tap cards!!! I’ll be definitely back!
Clean rooms and staff super friendly- all the girls were nice and explained us how to use the metro - gave us the tap cards!!! I’ll be definitely back!
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Caleb
12 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great quality and the staff were very kind. We had a special request and they made it happen. Very close to the beach. Will be back.
Great quality and the staff were very kind. We had a special request and they made it happen. Very close to the beach. Will be back.
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Katherine
21 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff was fantastic. Very kind and helpful. It is in a great location.
The staff was fantastic. Very kind and helpful. It is in a great location.
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Dawn
27 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
After a long day out in the sun, we were greeted by friendly smiles. We had a large group and multiple rooms, the desk staff was so kind! We parked our cars with the hotel as well, and our valet was superior. We had to get things out of the car a couple of times, it was no problem. The staff went over and above to help us have a great experience. Thank you, Hotel Carmel!
After a long day out in the sun, we were greeted by friendly smiles. We had a large group and multiple rooms, the desk staff was so kind! We parked our cars with the hotel as well, and our valet was superior. We had to get things out of the car a couple of times, it was no problem. The staff went over and above to help us have a great experience. Thank you, Hotel Carmel!
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Lauren
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Cute, older, but well-kept hotel in the heart of Santa Monica. Walk to beach, restaurants, entertainment. Very clean. Rose at reception is a sweetheart. Would definitely stay there again.
Cute, older, but well-kept hotel in the heart of Santa Monica. Walk to beach, restaurants, entertainment. Very clean. Rose at reception is a sweetheart. Would definitely stay there again.
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Brandi
17 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was amazing!
The staff was amazing!
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donna
18 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff was wonderful. Efficient, knowledgeable and so friendly. Cannot beat the location. I ended up leaving some of my luggage on the sidewalk on departure and the bellman saw my name and knew I left it behind! He safely stored it.
Staff was wonderful. Efficient, knowledgeable and so friendly. Cannot beat the location. I ended up leaving some of my luggage on the sidewalk on departure and the bellman saw my name and knew I left it behind! He safely stored it.
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jasmeet
15 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
One of the girl on reception was very rude. I just enter the hotel and i was not aware about the check in time as i was just asking when i will get it and what will be check out time, she answered me very rudely and was not at all interested in listening she was simply annoyed. i could not get her name or get any manager but that was simply rude when i am being polite and just asking my timings. The person helping on parking was sweet and she helped a lot every time
One of the girl on reception was very rude. I just enter the hotel and i was not aware about the check in time as i was just asking when i will get it and what will be check out time, she answered me very rudely and was not at all interested in listening she was simply annoyed. i could not get her name or get any manager but that was simply rude when i am being polite and just asking my timings. The person helping on parking was sweet and she helped a lot every time
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Location
Outstanding walkable location near the beach, pier, Third Street Promenade, and transit, with dining and shopping steps away. The lively area contributes to late-night street and bar noise.
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Andrew
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Super convenient location, close to the beach and the 3rd street promenade. Hotel was clean, room enough for 5 in the 2 room suite, seemed to be recently painted and new floors. I was pleasantly surprised and happy with the choice. Very reasonably priced
Super convenient location, close to the beach and the 3rd street promenade. Hotel was clean, room enough for 5 in the 2 room suite, seemed to be recently painted and new floors. I was pleasantly surprised and happy with the choice. Very reasonably priced
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Nancy
6 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, so close to the Santa Monica pier, restaurants, shops, etc. So convenient to access from the subway….literally steps away!
Great location, so close to the Santa Monica pier, restaurants, shops, etc. So convenient to access from the subway….literally steps away!
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H
25 Jun 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Great location, very cheap valet parking and fees, yes the hotel is a little dated and our room was above a bar so noisey at night but for what is cost you can’t complain!
Great location, very cheap valet parking and fees, yes the hotel is a little dated and our room was above a bar so noisey at night but for what is cost you can’t complain!
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Charles
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Located in the heart of downtown Santa Monica, the Hotel Carmel is conveniently situated to the Santa Monica Pier, the beach, shopping and dining. The Hotel Carmel is clean, simple and reasonably priced. If you are looking for a good budget minded Hotel we highly recommend the Hotel Carmel.
Located in the heart of downtown Santa Monica, the Hotel Carmel is conveniently situated to the Santa Monica Pier, the beach, shopping and dining. The Hotel Carmel is clean, simple and reasonably priced. If you are looking for a good budget minded Hotel we highly recommend the Hotel Carmel.
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Vladimir
14 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very close to Santa Monica Pier as well as 3rd Street Prominade. Excellent price, too.
Very close to Santa Monica Pier as well as 3rd Street Prominade. Excellent price, too.
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John
13 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Close to the beach and shops, would stay again!
Close to the beach and shops, would stay again!
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Daniel
19 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location. Close to everything and so much to see and do. The entire staff was friendly and helpful. We are already planning on booking again the next time we are in the area.
Excellent location. Close to everything and so much to see and do. The entire staff was friendly and helpful. We are already planning on booking again the next time we are in the area.
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Kim
24 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a very cute hotel in an EXCELLENT location just a block from the beach, the pier, restaurants etc. It is the city so if you need quiet at night, this might not be the place for you. Use earplugs and should be ok. Great breakfast place right next door.
This is a very cute hotel in an EXCELLENT location just a block from the beach, the pier, restaurants etc. It is the city so if you need quiet at night, this might not be the place for you. Use earplugs and should be ok. Great breakfast place right next door.
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Christine
12 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great Location!
Great Location!
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Franko
14 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location
Great location
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Dining
No on-site restaurant or bar; several guests mention discount vouchers for nearby breakfast spots. Plenty of cafes and restaurants are within a short walk.
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Herenia
5 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel is clean, shower worked great, check-in was easy. They have a breakfast/lunch/dinner place right next to the hotel that has good breakfast food. We wanted to go for dinner, but they close at 3:00 p.m.?? You get a discount if you show your hotel key. There is no fridge or microwave in the rooms, and if you want ice, you have to get it from the front desk. The beds in the room we had were extremely noisy and not comfortable, but we did see them putting new mattresses in some of the rooms. They say they have sound proof rooms but you could hear lots of noise from outside the room and outside the hotel. Overall, it was ok.
Hotel is clean, shower worked great, check-in was easy. They have a breakfast/lunch/dinner place right next to the hotel that has good breakfast food. We wanted to go for dinner, but they close at 3:00 p.m.?? You get a discount if you show your hotel key. There is no fridge or microwave in the rooms, and if you want ice, you have to get it from the front desk. The beds in the room we had were extremely noisy and not comfortable, but we did see them putting new mattresses in some of the rooms. They say they have sound proof rooms but you could hear lots of noise from outside the room and outside the hotel. Overall, it was ok.
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Nancy
9 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Restaurant close by
Restaurant close by
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Yuriko
24 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely one-night stay that left us feeling quite content. The staff was incredibly friendly, making us feel welcomed from the moment we arrived. It was great to find the pier just a short walk away, allowing us to enjoy some beautiful time by the water. Plus, the nearby restaurant, which offers a nice discount to guests for breakfast, surprised us with its delicious food. Overall, it was a delightful experience!
We had a lovely one-night stay that left us feeling quite content. The staff was incredibly friendly, making us feel welcomed from the moment we arrived. It was great to find the pier just a short walk away, allowing us to enjoy some beautiful time by the water. Plus, the nearby restaurant, which offers a nice discount to guests for breakfast, surprised us with its delicious food. Overall, it was a delightful experience!
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Jenifer
11 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The description says it has 2 bars, it does not. There was no fridge in the room, which is a bummer. The staff was excellent and beyond. The location is superb.
The description says it has 2 bars, it does not. There was no fridge in the room, which is a bummer. The staff was excellent and beyond. The location is superb.
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Donna
9 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location, central to town beach and pier. Room clean but cold, we had to use heating, friendly staff. No bar or restaurant.
Excellent location, central to town beach and pier. Room clean but cold, we had to use heating, friendly staff. No bar or restaurant.
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Kim
24 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a very cute hotel in an EXCELLENT location just a block from the beach, the pier, restaurants etc. It is the city so if you need quiet at night, this might not be the place for you. Use earplugs and should be ok. Great breakfast place right next door.
This is a very cute hotel in an EXCELLENT location just a block from the beach, the pier, restaurants etc. It is the city so if you need quiet at night, this might not be the place for you. Use earplugs and should be ok. Great breakfast place right next door.
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Richard
5 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel is located in the heart of downtown Santa Monica, so you can easily walk to the most popular places in Santa Monica. That's great, since driving and finding parking in downtown Santa Monica is sometimes not fun. The hotel is in an older building, but it has been well updated, and the accommodations are great, especially the comfortable beds. The staff is extremely friendly and proactive. In exchange for the great location, you have a few trade-offs. There's no free breakfast, though a couple of very good places right nearby will give a 15% discount on breakfast if you show your room card. Also, as the hotel is right downtown, you may be able to hear buses as they start running early in the morning and the occasional rabble rouser making some noise late at night. Personally, I'd stay here again. They really go out of their way to take care of their guests, and you can't beat the location.
This hotel is located in the heart of downtown Santa Monica, so you can easily walk to the most popular places in Santa Monica. That's great, since driving and finding parking in downtown Santa Monica is sometimes not fun. The hotel is in an older building, but it has been well updated, and the accommodations are great, especially the comfortable beds. The staff is extremely friendly and proactive. In exchange for the great location, you have a few trade-offs. There's no free breakfast, though a couple of very good places right nearby will give a 15% discount on breakfast if you show your room card. Also, as the hotel is right downtown, you may be able to hear buses as they start running early in the morning and the occasional rabble rouser making some noise late at night. Personally, I'd stay here again. They really go out of their way to take care of their guests, and you can't beat the location.
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Chris
14 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Smaller rooms with not so great bedding. Everything is clean and working great. TV is small and a bit older. There’s no room service or restaurant but everything is pretty close by but none open late. I was staying here because I was working in the area.
Smaller rooms with not so great bedding. Everything is clean and working great. TV is small and a bit older. There’s no room service or restaurant but everything is pretty close by but none open late. I was staying here because I was working in the area.
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Carolyn
24 Feb 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This hotel has been somewhat updated. Although the bathrooms have not, the bathroom fan is horribly loud, the air conditioner is horribly loud, and there is excessive nightlife in the area to the point of the staff of a security guard on the weekend in the lobby with 2x4” barricading the front door. One of the restaurants that they are still handing out discount vouchers for is completely closed. The other restaurant is more of a bar/lounge than a restaurant and it’s only open in the evenings. So they attached restaurants are useless. Elevators are very slow in the morning and the staff is not very helpful with any questions we had. They seemed more interested in talking to Mike themselves or whatever they were doing on their cell phones.
This hotel has been somewhat updated. Although the bathrooms have not, the bathroom fan is horribly loud, the air conditioner is horribly loud, and there is excessive nightlife in the area to the point of the staff of a security guard on the weekend in the lobby with 2x4” barricading the front door. One of the restaurants that they are still handing out discount vouchers for is completely closed. The other restaurant is more of a bar/lounge than a restaurant and it’s only open in the evenings. So they attached restaurants are useless. Elevators are very slow in the morning and the staff is not very helpful with any questions we had. They seemed more interested in talking to Mike themselves or whatever they were doing on their cell phones.
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Sarah
10 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean little 3 star hotel in great location. Hotel itself is a little dated but staff is friendly and location very convenient to walk to pier, beach and restaurants. They provide a coupon for breakfast three doors down which is nice. Street park not great. Valet only offered. Watch out for the “resort” fee even though there’s no pool and a tiny common area. But overall good value for the area compared to prices of other hotels nearby.
Clean little 3 star hotel in great location. Hotel itself is a little dated but staff is friendly and location very convenient to walk to pier, beach and restaurants. They provide a coupon for breakfast three doors down which is nice. Street park not great. Valet only offered. Watch out for the “resort” fee even though there’s no pool and a tiny common area. But overall good value for the area compared to prices of other hotels nearby.
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Nic
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 9 nights
The hotel had pleasant staff that helped us change room since the AC did not work. Othervice it was very central and close to the beach which was nice
The hotel had pleasant staff that helped us change room since the AC did not work. Othervice it was very central and close to the beach which was nice
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Treyshawn
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel was very accommodating during the reservation process
Hotel was very accommodating during the reservation process
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Dawn
13 Aug 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Very friendly staff. Cute room. Great location!
Very friendly staff. Cute room. Great location!
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Peter
6 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
the hotel is in a good location but unfortunately need a lot maintenance… dirty carpets and dated room and especially bathroom … our view from the window was on hotels heating machines… or whatever that was .. we didn’t open the blinds once as it was unpleasant view … wouldn’t recommend it at all …
the hotel is in a good location but unfortunately need a lot maintenance… dirty carpets and dated room and especially bathroom … our view from the window was on hotels heating machines… or whatever that was .. we didn’t open the blinds once as it was unpleasant view … wouldn’t recommend it at all …
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Mitchell
2 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect location! Enjoyed our stay
Perfect location! Enjoyed our stay
FAQs about Hotel Carmel Santa Monica
Is parking available at the property?
Parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Valet parking is offered at a fee of USD 35 per day, which includes in/out privileges. Nearby parking is also available for USD 25 per day.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request but may incur additional charges.
Are airport shuttle services available?
A bus station shuttle is available for a surcharge, but specific airport shuttle services are not mentioned.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
Accessibility features include step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details on room accessibility are not provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is centrally located in Santa Monica, just steps from Third Street Promenade and within a 10-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach. It is 0.6 miles from Santa Monica Pier and 2 miles from Venice Beach.
What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.
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- 2026-10-30: 177.15022789840697USD
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Alcohol is not served at this property.
- A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Valet parking fee: USD 35 per day (in/out privileges)
- Nearby parking fee: USD 25 per day
- Pet fee: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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