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Hotel Carmel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Dining
Beach nearby
Lobby
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Place, Third Street Promenade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Monica

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 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Venice Beach.

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Monica Place - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 5 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 19 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Din Tai Fung - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪LouLou Santa Monica - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Cielo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Carmel

Beaux Arts hotel with bars and a 24-hour front desk
Hotel Carmel offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Monica hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Microwaves and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
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.
Lanea the Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Chloe - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 25 per day)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Chloe
  • Lanea the Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1924
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 23.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 35 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 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

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Carmel Santa Monica
Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel Santa Monica
Carmel Hotel Santa Monica
Hotel Carmel Hotel
Hotel Carmel Santa Monica
Hotel Carmel Hotel Santa Monica

Hotel Carmel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 499 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1137 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ezzie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Carmel is in a great location, and the staff were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our short stay; however, I don’t feel it meets the standard of a 3-star hotel and found it to be overpriced. The property is quite run-down and outdated, with an odd smell throughout, making it feel closer to a 2-star experience. It’s not a terrible place to stay, but the pricing should more accurately reflect the condition and overall offering of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rene

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phylisha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are soo beat up and dirty ! Elevator has to be constantly reset my daughter in law was stuck in it for 20 min they were so rude !! Please avoid this very old building pained over like a land lord special !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient to Santa Monica pier. Rooms clean, staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Mario, Henderson

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was conveniently places, near the Santa Monica Bridge, dining, and shopping. It was clean. The staff were polite, nice, & helpful. Would recommend for a stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mai Kia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
we stayed here for one night & we were facing the main streets and it was quite noisy at night/ early in the morning with all the cars. Overall the staff were amazing we enjoyed our quick stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
One slow, small elevator for a 4 story building. AC by the bed blowing directly on me. Employees were all very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very value for the money

Clean room but dated. Staff was nice and friendly. Comfortable room. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice easy stay. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hana

Travelled with family
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria, Lakewood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edvin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love the location

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ida Isola

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

ANASTASIIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Glenda

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom door did not close properly, leaving about a 1-2 inch gap so that when you sat on the commode, you could be seen from the outside. This necessitated holding the door closed while on the commode. The entire floor in the room had an oily feel to it, so that you could not walk around barefoot, so we had to make sure we had shoes and/or socks on. The remote stopped working, so we checked the batteries. They were corroded, so we went down and had to get another remote. One lamp didn't work. Flushing the toilet was very inconvenient as the button was under the bathroom shelf and you had to squeeze your fingers under to push it, and there was only about an inch gap to do that. If you have big hands, it would be even harder. Sometimes it wouldn't flush properly. Had two free waters in the room, but one had been opened and partially used. Air conditioning unit was noisy, and old fashioned. You could hear conversation from the next room through the bathroom vent as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great vibe here!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025