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The Ambrose

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Reception
Lobby lounge
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
$314
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9

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1255 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90404
  • Place, Providence St. John's Health Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica College
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Double- 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Double- 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | Terrace/patio

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Studio, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Studio, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Ambrose

3.5-star hotel in Mid-City
Along with a 24-hour fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has a snack bar/deli and a 24-hour business center. Free WiFi in public areas and a free beach shuttle are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and a meeting room are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Ambrose offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Ambrose features a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

The Ambrose is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 45 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 25 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property 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 33.41 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room safe
  • Shuttle service

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 25 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:30 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ambrose Hotel
Ambrose Hotel Santa Monica
Ambrose Santa Monica
The Ambrose Hotel
The Ambrose Santa Monica
The Ambrose Hotel Santa Monica

The Ambrose Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 593 out of 858 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 858 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 858 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 858 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 858 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the heart of Santa Monica!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Bonnie

Disliked: Staff & service
The staff were not friendly. The keys only worked once and then we had to get new ones. Parking was expensive. The bed was just ok. The room was just ok. The worst two parts were the extra fees of $89 charged when we checked out for absolutely nothing and the rainhead shower head that didn't get us clean. No pressure or wand. Poor design! It came out to over $550 for one overnight stay plus the parking fee. We used no amenities. We were very disappointed. When I asked about the last minute fees, the desk clerk was rude.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dylan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alec

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Ambrose was okay but not worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wenna

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love my stay at the Ambrose.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free beer 5-7pm was a bonus! (When there was someone on the bar to serve)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoroughly recommend this hotel. Rooms spacious and clean, staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

shawn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mike, Charlotte

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of issues with the room. Toilet didn't work. Bath faucet didn't work. Shower drain stopped up. I complained and they did fix the issues the next morning, but very inconvenient on the day I arrived. Room service menu limited and stopped at 7 pm every night. No room service Monday. No bar to speak of. Happy Hour was worse than a bad airport lounge. One of the worst hotel experiences in my decades of travel. Definitely NOT worth the money. My first time staying there, but will never go back...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was friendly and cordial, the hotel was clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025