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Hotel Carmel

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with bars/lounges and 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Dining
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
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
  • Santa Monica Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Memory foam bed
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Santa Monica

Hotel Carmel puts you in the heart of Santa Monica, within just a 10-minute stroll of Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Beach. Highlights at this hotel include 2 bars/lounges, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a restaurant. .Lanea the Bar is the hotel's own bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. There's also valet parking, along with the convenience of a bus station shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Downtown Santa Monica hotel, you'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Santa Monica Pier and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Venice Beach.

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Venice Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Venice Beach Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.0 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
  • ‪True Food Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Santa Monica Whaler - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KazuNori - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Carmel

Beaux Arts hotel with bars/lounges and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Hotel Carmel. Parking is available for a fee.

This Beaux Arts Santa Monica hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Built in 1924
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel Carmel offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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

Languages

English, Filipino, German, Spanish

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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
  • 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
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Chole
  • Jinkys
  • Lanea the Bar
  • Turn Though

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 23.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Hotel Carmel.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Carmel?

Hotel Carmel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Carmel?

Yep, Hotel Carmel has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 35 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Carmel?

Yep, Hotel Carmel is a short 6-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing and swimming.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Carmel?

No, Hotel Carmel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Carmel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Carmel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Carmel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Carmel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Carmel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 410 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1010 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. Close to the pier and restaurants. We'll be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jihan

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gertrude

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayo

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Stefanie Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are super friendly and very accommodating. At first glance I was a little concerned by the appearance, and you might be too, but, don't let the reception decor and hallway carpet fool you. The room was very clean, the bed was extremely comfortable and the bathroom was in excellent condition. I highly enjoyed my stay and would book again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was very top notch,my granddaughter and I felt safe and well taken care of. Also everything was in walking distance to all activities in the area. Thank you so much for the experience!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good Location, Could do with improvements

The Hotel is in a fantastic location downtown in a nice part of the neighbourhood. The rooms could do with an upgrade. The aircon unit is so loud each night that it wakes you up when it starts up. It's beyond silly. The rooms could do with modernising and the walls are thin. The staff were great, the bed was comfortable enough
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shi Qi

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel iron left a stain on my white dress
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People yelling in the street outside multiple times in the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here before and it's a great spot! It's close to entertainment and dining on the Promenade and the Pier. And the facility is very nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Nice

Wonderful staff. Great location. Lovely older building with updates while maintaining the original characteristics. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rhita

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Can’t beat the price and the location

The hotel is located right in the heart of Santa Monica so super convenient. It is a bit dated but still comfortable. No air in the rooms and you can’t really keep your window open due to loud noises and screaming at night by the unhoused. The shower needed some help and the tv didn’t work, but all that said you can’t beat the price and the location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sharmayne, Kelowna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is great, comfy beds, clean linens, hotel is old (built in the 1920's) so walls are paper thin and floors/stairs creak, but does the job! The area, however, is less to be desired. Vagrants all over the area, I wouldn't feel so safe walking around at night, and they are loud at night as well, so don't bank on getting much sleep before 2am. But that is out of the hotels hands, we were happy with our room!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This boutique hotel was very charming and comfortable. In a perfect location, walking distance to many restaurants and attractions. We easily walked to the pier, Palisades Park, the Third Street Promenade etc. Felt very safe here and the town is really cute.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, staff made you feel Right at home. Will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hotel, is a little dated but clean and rooms have good amenities. The staff very friendly and attentive, I would say excellent unlike other reviews read. The hotel is ideal as base to visit Santa Monica downtown and pier and felt very safe. The downside was one night there was a party in a neighbouring establishment which made sleeping difficult. I would however recommend the hotel as a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

NICHOLAS

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

Historic hotel at a great location.

We enjoyed our stay at Hotel Carmel. The location is great, the service was friendly, the room was clean and comfortable, and it was inexpensive for the area. The thing to remember is that this is a historic hotel, built in 1928 and family owned since the 1940s. When staying at this hotel, you have to keep that fact in mind when setting your expectations. Much of the original hotel is still there, and it has the look and feel of an old hotel. Nothing felt dirty, but things felt dated. It had the feel of an older beach hotel, which it sort of is (based on its location). Noise was not an issue for our stay, but we also slept with a white noise machine we brought, so your results may vary. I'm glad this hotel is there, and I would stay there again. There are plenty of new, luxury hotels a block away, but they are double or triple the price. The owners could spend a fortunate renovating the place, but then it would cost more; plus, there is very little historic L.A. left. It's nice that a piece of it, even with its flaws, is still around and at a good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025