Hotel Carmel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Beach nearby
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Dining
40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Third Street Promenade
    1 min walk
  • Santa Monica Place
    2 min walk
  • Ocean Avenue
    3 min walk
  • 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

3-star hotel in Downtown Santa Monica
A restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and a coffee shop/cafe 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 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.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Beaux Arts hotel also offers multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Hotel Carmel is a smoke-free property.

Interactive Cafe - Onsite café.
Independence Tavern - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Lanea the Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Chole - Onsite 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 transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Chole
  • Independence Tavern
  • Interactive Cafe
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination 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)

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
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
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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1011 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1011 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krishna

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Could use refurbishing… adequate for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the property and the area!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cute but Small and old room. Gets loud outside all night
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrible hotel, old, stinky, not as expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat the location!! Location location location!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

GinnaKarla

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ISABELLA, Prosser

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to walk around santa monica. Really cute place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

LUIZ HENRIQUE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Just a few steps from the pier!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
Really great. Clean and nicely decorated. Beds were very comfortable. We were having problems with the TV -went down to front desk and asked for help-someone came within minutes. Very reasonably priced for the location- steps from the pier
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient to the beach. Room was nicely maintained and beds were comfortable. Air conditioning worked. Staff was pleasant and we were able to check in very early which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adeline

Traveled with family
Convinced
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Room was as advertised. Bed squeezed with every turn or movement. Hotel is older and feels that way. Prime location and do able to stay a night in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stay was fine.
Our stay was satisfactory. It's in a great location. The room stayed nice and cool which was nice. Would have been nice if the closet light would have had a switch to shut it off so it wasn't distracting throughout the night. The lobby smelled a bit like there had been a recent "plumbing issue". But other than that the stay was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was bummed they overbooked but so grateful when they made my original room booking happen anyway! I LOVED my room which was a double queen bed. I had room 411 which had a bathtub, coffee maker, large dresser and a refrigerator that they brought in upon request. I am so happy I saved money staying at this hotel as opposed to the ones with crowded pools and crowded restaurant. I felt much more comfortable at this hotel. I did not need any amenities because there is so much to do in walking distance. This is a great place to stay and afforded me to be able to enjoy my trip and do things. Thank you so much for the great price and cute/comfy/bright room. I am so thankful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tiffany

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The lobby and room were nice (aesthetically). Other than that, it was a very disappointing stay. Especially for the cost. The woman in the lobby during the daytime wasn't friendly at all. The 2 young men in the evening were great though. We were charged extra fees upon check-in for coffee pods and some mini bottles of water. The walls were paper thin and in addition to hearing doors slamming and the neighbor doing his business in the bathroom, we could hear sirens, alarms, traffic, and homeless people screaming outside all night long. Our TV didn't work so we couldn't even try to use that to drown out the excessive noises. Good luck sleeping. And the water pressure in the shower was ridiculously poor (on the 2nd floor), yet the water in the bathroom sink came out like a fire hose. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Israel

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a awesome area. Everything is in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Diane

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

erica, Porterville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to Promenade and the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joanne

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not great
The location was great (though the entrance is on 2nd street not as listed), there were four pillows on each bed the mattresses were comfortable and the valet parking was super easy but this place really disappointed us. We booked through a third party with breakfast included which was $5 off at a local place - given a coffee was over 5$ each that want a great start. That was also only on our first day. The rooms are tiny, the walls are paper thin, no bathroom fan so everything was damp the whole stay. We had a herd of elephants above us and in the bathroom is a vent where you can hear everything going on next door and when the upstairs toilet flushes it sounds like you’re going to drown. The air con was rubbish - either icy blasts belting out or a luke warm trickle and the noise from the street was awful all day and night - didn’t feel like we had any windows for all the sound proofing they gave. The shower ran hot and cold whilst in it making it a lottery to use. Rooms taped off due to renovation and the whole place could really do with some TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Alpharetta

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024