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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
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Beach nearby
Lobby

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
  • Place, Santa Monica Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(55 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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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(70 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

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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, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(26 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

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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 and in-room free WiFi. .Lanea the Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. 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 - 4 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
  • ‪Espresso Cielo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪LouLou Santa Monica - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Carmel

Beaux Arts hotel with bars/lounges and 24-hour front desk
Hotel Carmel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Hotel Carmel also features limo service, a front desk safe, and a porter. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star 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 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
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.

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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
  • Offsite parking available (USD 25 per day)
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Chloe
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25 per day

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

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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.

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. 450 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1070 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location the valet parking is great we had a street room and was very noisy needs to be soundproofed and maybe a refurb
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vincent, Beverly Hills

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel in itself is very nice. But it’s next to a bar, back alley side and loud music was played until 2 am, then patrons stood outside talking loudly for over an hour. There was a bit of quiet after that but think that the staff came out and stood there chatting for a while. Then people at 6 am were having loud conversations, oblivious to anyone sleeping around. So although I enjoyed the hotel and the room (small but cozy) I probably won’t return because of the outside noise, unfortunately. Unless I’m guaranteed a room on the other side, which is a gamble when booking with Expedia. One more thing: I was supposed to get a king bed and there’s no way it was a king, or it was a tiny king… but that didn’t bother me much in the end, I was alone and didn’t sleep much lol.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Hotel Carmel for the win!

Super convenient location, close to the beach and the 3rd street promenade. Hotel was clean, room enough for 5 in the 2 room suite, seemed to be recently painted and new floors. I was pleasantly surprised and happy with the choice. Very reasonably priced
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

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

Quality stay in Santa Monica

Great quality and the staff were very kind. We had a special request and they made it happen. Very close to the beach. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
easy walking distance to most all attractions and restuarants. very clean ...
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natashia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Walls were thin so you could hear everything inside and outside the building. Otherwise, great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deangelo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We left within 10 minutes of entering our room and booked another hotel. Sure, the location is great -close to the beach and shops, but at what cost? The lobby had fruit flies and gnats, and the room was humid, sticky, dirty, and outdated. We felt so unclean we couldn’t imagine spending the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with group
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Tired but

Although the hotel is a little tired, its location wins! It’s so central! The staff were also lovely and made any interaction a pleasure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Molly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful hotel. AC didn’t work middle of the summer, damp rooms, tv didn’t work
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every time I visit my daughter!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Leonard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Horrible view, clammy room.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Regina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

älteres, zentral gelegenes Hotel

Ein in die Jahre gekommenes Hotel mit kleinen Zimmern. Wir waren zu 4. und hatten kaum Platz mit unserem gesamten Gepäck. Auch das Bad war eher klein, jedoch war das Zimmer sehr sauber und hell. Das Personal war nett und hilfsbereit. Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral und bieten ein Valet Parking für $35 an. Wir durften unser Auto und unser Gepäck sogar am Abreisetag noch bis Mitte Nachmittags kostenlos da lassen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The valet parking was a bit expensive but extremely convenient. This hotel is about location it’s 2 blocks from the pier and very close to the mall, what else could you want, it’s not the Hilton but has its own charming appeal. I like the rooms on the west side and the front desk and we do kind to accommodate me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Great location, so close to the Santa Monica pier, restaurants, shops, etc. So convenient to access from the subway….literally steps away!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Herenia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel is clean, shower worked great, check-in was easy. They have a breakfast/lunch/dinner place right next to the hotel that has good breakfast food. We wanted to go for dinner, but they close at 3:00 p.m.?? You get a discount if you show your hotel key. There is no fridge or microwave in the rooms, and if you want ice, you have to get it from the front desk. The beds in the room we had were extremely noisy and not comfortable, but we did see them putting new mattresses in some of the rooms. They say they have sound proof rooms but you could hear lots of noise from outside the room and outside the hotel. Overall, it was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Zhifeng

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was great. Centrally located, so there was a lot of people traffic. We were woken up several times in the middle of the night from people outside, presumably walking home from bars. It’s a great place to stay, but I would not stay here again if I wanted a decent night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location. Room was clean but nothing special. Bed was not very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taejaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025