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Hotel Carmel

3.0 star property
3-star Beaux Arts hotel near Third Street Promenade

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Front of property
Beach nearby
Dining
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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 | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(72 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Monica

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Santa Monica hotel, you'll find Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Beach. Also, Santa Monica Pier is within half a mile (1 km) and Venice Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Monica Place - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ocean Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Monica Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

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
  • ‪LouLou Santa Monica - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Cielo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Carmel

3-star Beaux Arts hotel near Third Street Promenade
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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

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

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 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 each 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

How close is Hotel Carmel to the airport?

Hotel Carmel is 15.8 mi (36-min drive) away from the Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Carmel?

As of Jan 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Carmel on Jan 25, 2026 start from $159.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Carmel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Carmel.

How close is Hotel Carmel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach and 9-minute walk from Original Muscle Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Carmel offer free breakfast?

Hotel Carmel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Carmel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hollywood Park Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Carmel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Carmel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 35 per day.

Does Hotel Carmel have a pool?

Hotel Carmel does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Carmel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Carmel to downtown Santa Monica?

Hotel Carmel is 0.1 mi away from Santa Monica.

Hotel Carmel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 1148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1148 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, FRESNO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No frills, has all the basics, and is in a very convenient location for the area. Service has been consistent, and recommend this hotel if you’re trying to save a few dollars compared to the hotels nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shopping and the pier. Great price for the location. Clean hotel and friendly staff. I’ve stayed here 3 times for work trips and am already booking again for next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All great stuff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
We enjoyed the hotel very much. The rooms were nice and clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We had only two concerns. #1 the water pressure the shower was poor and the temp fluctuated between very hot and very cold. This may be due to the age of the property. The other was maybe specific to our stay but it was pretty bad. We had upstairs neighbors that would walk around very loudly for extended periods of time late at night. The first night at 3am and the second night about 1. I am not a light sleeper but it woke me. I ended up calling the front desk to complain the second night as it went on for more than 30 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Aarón

Disliked: Room comfort
The hotel has a great location, however the sorroundings are Ghost towns, beside the pier, nothing left to do, all shops & restaurants are abandoned. I stayed there 2 nights and theres a bar close by that has karaoke nights up until 3:00 am, couldn't sleep at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Last minute hotel during my stay in Santa Monica. This is a boutique family-owned hotel built in the late 20s, I believe. Obviously, there have been upgrades made…vinyl plank flooring and beds. The staff when I arrived after 9pm were super nice and efficient. The room I paid for was about 160 square feet and aside from the bed, had no other furniture…no chair or desk. It would be a classic inexpensive room in NYC. Aside from hat the positives was its right downtown, walkable distance (2 blocks) to the walkway over the 101 to Santa Monica beach. Restaurants and other shopping around (e.g., Trader Joe’s and Target). The negatives were it was loud…was on the third floor and my room seemed to back to a club on 3rd St that was open until 5 am…screaming loud thumping beats didn’t make for much rest. And I swear the people above me were wearing roller skates in their room.. the sound of a lot of rolling around. Had to pay for parking, which was literally just 300 or so feet from the hotel front door. It’s a city-owned garage. Well lit and seemingly very safe. Parking for 24 hours was $25…very reasonable. Would I stay there again? In a pinch, maybe…the location is prime but it looks like amateurs painted my room and did the caulking for the bathroom fixtures. And while the shower/tub is clean & fine, whomever set it did a horrible job constructing the base to set it in place. Not bad. Not great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pankaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, amazing staff, superb location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Walkable to so many restaurants, shopping and the pier. Staff were great and beds were comfortable. Older hotel. A little loud at night, but expected. I would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location. A lot to do around and everything is so close! I would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo, Winston Salem

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

natalia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were very nice and clean and beds were very comfortable. Staffs was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Santa Monica Pier as well as 3rd Street Prominade. Excellent price, too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family
Great access to beach!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach and shops, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

SERGIO FELIPE

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Awesome place to stay. It’s old and the hallways are quite dirty, but the staff is super nice, the location is ideal, and it’s perfect for a value stay in Santa Monica!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ezzie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Carmel is in a great location, and the staff were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our short stay; however, I don’t feel it meets the standard of a 3-star hotel and found it to be overpriced. The property is quite run-down and outdated, with an odd smell throughout, making it feel closer to a 2-star experience. It’s not a terrible place to stay, but the pricing should more accurately reflect the condition and overall offering of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025