Hotel Carmel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Dining
Beach nearby
Lobby

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Santa Monica Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hotel Carmel

Beaux Arts hotel with bars/lounges and 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, 2 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops/cafes are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include valet parking, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The shopping around Hotel Carmel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Monica Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and 2 coffee shops/cafes.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 coffee shops/cafes, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Third Street Promenade and 6 minutes on foot from Santa Monica Beach
  • Bus station shuttle shuttle service available for a fee
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.

Jinkys – On-site restaurant.
Turn Though – On-site café. Open daily.
Lanea the Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.
Chole – On-site bar. Open daily.

Languages

English, Filipino, German, Spanish

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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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
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Hotel Carmel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1007 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
The building was historic and beautiful. The staff was very polite, friendly, and receptive to anything we needed. Having 24hr valet service was convenient however we didn't use our car much since we were a block from the beach, 2 blocks from the santa monica pier, across the street from the mall, and righ next to the shopping district we had everything we needed for the weekend. We truly enjoyed our stay and i look forward to staying again.
Inside our family room. Sitting room with pull out couch
Out front
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bradley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Haunted for Sure!
Saw Cirque DU Soliel which was great but got back to the room at 11pm and the guest upstairs decided to start walking. Loudly. Until 8am the following morning! Crazy. Tried to call to let them know there's an insomniac trying to get their steps but the phone didn't work. TV didn't work either. And the beds--bad, bad, bad! We came home and selt for two days to make up for this terrible $300/night room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Helen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The photos do not accurately reflect the poor condition of the property. The bathroom in particular was very old. The heating wasn’t working in the room. Do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Anne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myka

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Farheen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love how close it was to everything. Cheap and no frills but you’re really only here for the convenience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Minh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's close to the beach and very walkable. It is also near a lot of the public transit options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great property close to 3rd st promenade and a 5min walk to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Celisse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Louisa

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A+ hotel
Very close to Santa Monica pier. One block off beach. Clean, quite , comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming Carmel
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hidden resort fee of $23 a day for motel-like quality. Location is perfect. However, it should not be the reason to charge hidden resort fee.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is great the only bad thing was the parking had to pay 38 dollars for valet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jenifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Concert in L.A.
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Cristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was not described or as pictured. Very run down, and uneasy feeling. Beds are extremely hard and uncomfortable. Stale smell throughout entire hotel. Description stated restaurants, bar and cafe on site, which hotel does not have. Staff was beefy friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great overalll and awesome location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024