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Hotel Carmel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Dining
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Lobby
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

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.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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
(70 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(26 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
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Cielo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪LouLou Santa Monica - ‬3 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)

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

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
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Hotel Carmel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1092 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1092 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1092 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1092 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1092 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

8/10 Good

Melany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect! Everything was so walkable and easy to get to. The staff was amazing and check in and check out was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rikki Bianca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had vertigo and couldn't make my trip, I asked for a refund or credit or something so I could use it when I got better, however I just got no response. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dina

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tommy

Disliked: Staff & service
the employes where bored and not really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good valet parking and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vincent, Beverly Hills

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Hotel Carmel for the win!

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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

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

Quality stay in Santa Monica

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
easy walking distance to most all attractions and restuarants. very clean ...
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natashia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Walls were thin so you could hear everything inside and outside the building. Otherwise, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deangelo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with group
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

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

Tired but

Although the hotel is a little tired, its location wins! It’s so central! The staff were also lovely and made any interaction a pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Molly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful hotel. AC didn’t work middle of the summer, damp rooms, tv didn’t work
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025