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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

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

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.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(29 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 2 mi (3.3 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 - 6 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 20 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Din Tai Fung - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪LouLou Santa Monica - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Cielo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Santa Monica Whaler - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Carmel

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
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
  • 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.

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 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

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. 576 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1241 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was amazingly helpful. Valet parking was steep considering parking was also charget at nearby lot for a few hours. Hallways had a very old smell but room was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humaira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff is amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dorica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect close to the beach and the pedestrian shopping area. Room was clean and staff was very friendly. Also convenient valet parking.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Seng

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent and very close to the pier, which we really appreciated. However, there was a noticeable odour in the hallway leading to the room, possibly from the carpet, and a mild odour inside the room as well. It would also be helpful to have a kettle and complimentary bottled water in the room. Additionally, installing a couple of hooks behind the bathroom door would be a practical improvement. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, clean room and front desk and valet exceptional service. Hope to have the chance to come back for another stay sometime. Best regards from Florida.
Greeted with a beautiful entrance perfect for the Holiday season!
Wonderful housekeepers!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was comfortable. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super cute rooms, family friendly, valet parking, close to shops and beaches, hospitable and sweet staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

keiko

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
cute little spot for a staycation
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

EI EI, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Behzad

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel felt more like motel in the photos it looks very nice but in reality it was not good at all the room was extremely small and over priced
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nerissa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, the room was comfortable and clean and the location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nguyen

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was fantastic. Very kind and helpful. It is in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff is amazing and friendly. They were also super accommodating and chatted with me about the surrounding area even though I didn't ask. You would have to hold me and my family at g*npoint to get us to say something bad about the staff. They were really that lovely. The area around the hotel is amazing obviously. Plenty of good places to eat (HIGHLY recommend Sampa's Pizza Cafe). My problem and my partner's problem was that our room smelled like diapers. Inexplicably. Every time we entered our room we were hit with the smell of diapers. (327 I think) On top of that, the room is tiny, and is much akin to a motel 7. Or 8. Whichever is worse honestly. The experience was SO jarring because the night before we had stayed in a nearby Hilton and it was cheaper but so so so much better. This hotel is made to farm tourists for money though. I understand it's not for me. So for that I give a 3/5.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Shotaro

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly staff and convenient location for walking. The room and amenities are quite old, though. Also quite loud at night from nearby bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrya

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franko

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025