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4.5 out of 5

"Close to everything and can walk to many shops, restaurant and pier. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 08 Jan 2023

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Hotel Description

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 and a restaurant.

Lanea the Bar is the hotel's own bar. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also valet parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site.

With a stay at this 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.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$323* Per night/room 3 Apr. - 4 Apr.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, 2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Hotel Carmel ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hotel Carmel

Everyone (1) Family (1)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 26 Oct. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

16 Nov. 2023 by General Manager

Dear Jie,Thank you for being our guest and sharing your experience on your recent stay with us. We wish you safe travels always.

4 out of 5
Close to everything and can walk to many shops, restaurant and pier.

Posted by on 8 Jan. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

10 Jan. 2023 by General Manager

Dear Christie,Thank you for sharing your feedback and great to hear you enjoyed our location and trust you have a great journey back home.

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. 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. Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, 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
  • Built in 1924
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Microwave (on request)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Metro station: Downtown Santa Monica Station (0.4 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

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.

  • Memory foam beds
  • LCD television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Microwave available
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

Interactive Cafe - Onsite café.

Independence Tavern - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Lanea the Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Chole - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are not provided with hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Fees

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

  • Destination 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Alcohol isn't served at Hotel Carmel.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.