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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
Lobby
Dining
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Place, Third Street Promenade
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪17 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
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
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
(71 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
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
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
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 Place - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪LouLou Santa Monica - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Cielo - ‬2 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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Carmel Santa Monica
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Carmel Hotel Santa Monica
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Hotel Carmel Hotel Santa Monica

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. 487 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1125 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

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edvin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love the location

I really want to love this place. The interior of the room was clean and I really liked the decor and the space in the room was comfortable. The bed and pillows were comfortable. The AC never got below 75 in the room though, and was often hotter, which made it pretty stuffy. The location was fabulous. I walked 2 blocks to the pier to watch the sunset both nights. I enjoyed walking the beach. It was a very walkable area. The housekeeping staff was really friendly. Front desk service was nice at check in, the rest of the time it was ok but not overly attentive. The carpets on the stairs and hallways appeared dirty. Overall, the location made it with the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ida Isola

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

ANASTASIIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Glenda

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom door did not close properly, leaving about a 1-2 inch gap so that when you sat on the commode, you could be seen from the outside. This necessitated holding the door closed while on the commode. The entire floor in the room had an oily feel to it, so that you could not walk around barefoot, so we had to make sure we had shoes and/or socks on. The remote stopped working, so we checked the batteries. They were corroded, so we went down and had to get another remote. One lamp didn't work. Flushing the toilet was very inconvenient as the button was under the bathroom shelf and you had to squeeze your fingers under to push it, and there was only about an inch gap to do that. If you have big hands, it would be even harder. Sometimes it wouldn't flush properly. Had two free waters in the room, but one had been opened and partially used. Air conditioning unit was noisy, and old fashioned. You could hear conversation from the next room through the bathroom vent as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great vibe here!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Madeline

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This place is old and dingy, smelled damp and old. We took one look at room and got our money back and went somewhere else! Doesnt even deserve 2 stars!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darby

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

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved proximity to so many wonderful things, helpfulness of staff, reciprocal discounts and recommendations
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sergio

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, FRESNO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Carmel is a reasonably priced place to stay near to Santa Monica Boardwalk.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was built in 1926, but it has been nicely renovated. The staff is very friendly. The room temperature was less than ideal, but that was on operator error so we got that worked out for the second night. There’s a lot of street noise that carries upstairs as well as our neighbors with their screaming kids. There is old-fashioned wiring that goes through the closet to different parts of the room that leaves one wondering if it’s up to code. Valet parking is convenient, but it is $35 a night as well as a hefty tourism tax that you have to pay when you check in. Otherwise it was convenient to the beach and to shopping and dining. I would recommend this place and would probably visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location very much! And the easy access to the metro station in downtown Santa Monica which is good for people who don’t have a car! Very much enjoyed this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

8/10 Good

Charles A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good accommodation in Santa Monica

It was central located with easy access to the beach and all shopping areas.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very close to csulb long beach and student discount pulled me away from the chain hotels!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the front desk were very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anakaren

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, we had a good stay. Upon arrival, we were initially placed in a room with a faulty air fan and broken AC. After bringing this to the staff’s attention, they promptly moved us to a more comfortable room. While the hallways could use some extra attention to cleanliness, the staff made up for it with their friendliness and accommodating service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025