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The Ambrose

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Santa Monica Beach

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The Ambrose

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Traditional Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Overview of The Ambrose

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • GymGymGym

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1255 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90404
  • Popular LocationSanta Monica Pier5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSanta Monica Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationVenice Beach16 min drive
  • AirportLos Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)30 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Studio, 2 Queen Beds

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

Traditional Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Traditional King

Traditional King | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Traditional King

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | Terrace/patio

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Double- 2 Queen Beds

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

Traditional Double- 2 Queen Beds

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Studio, 1 King Bed

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

Traditional Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Monica

Mid-City stay.Your stay at this Mid-City hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Ocean Avenue and Third Street Promenade are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 3 min drive
  • Santa Monica Pier - 5 min drive
  • University of California, Los Angeles - 6 min drive
  • Santa Monica Beach - 7 min drive
  • Venice Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 13 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • DK's Donuts and Bakery - 8 min walk
  • Tartine Santa Monica - 2 min walk
  • Taco Bell - 8 min walk
  • Del Taco - 10 min walk
  • Goodboybob Coffee - 9 min walk

About this property

The Ambrose

3.5-star hotel near Santa Monica Beach
The Ambrose offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Ambrose. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Santa Monica hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2003
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
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.

This Santa Monica hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

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 39 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library

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
  • In-room accessibility
  • Raised toilet seat
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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'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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5–25 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 39 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)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ambrose to the airport?

The Ambrose is 14.7 mi (35-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 The Ambrose?

As of Apr 16, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ambrose on Apr 28, 2024 start from $249.52, 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 The Ambrose have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ambrose.

How close is The Ambrose to the beach?

This hotel is 2.9 mi (7-min drive) from Santa Monica Beach and 3.5 mi (16-min drive) from Venice Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Ambrose offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Ambrose, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 25 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at The Ambrose?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hollywood Park Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Ambrose?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at The Ambrose?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 39 per night.

Does The Ambrose have a pool?

The Ambrose does not have a pool.

Does The Ambrose have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Ambrose to downtown Santa Monica?

The Ambrose is 1.3 mi away from Santa Monica.

The Ambrose Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 485 out of 712 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 712 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 712 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 712 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 712 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

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Parul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tucked away in a neighborhood, can walk places but on busy streets. Excellent staff and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Moran

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I just discovered this little gem of a hotel tucked away on a quiet street in Santa Monica. If you like small, upscale boutique hotels that are priced between the high-end and the mid-range hotels, this is perfect for you. I chose this hotel because of all the rave reviews on Expedia and now I am adding my own rave review to the pile.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value considering other options in Santa Monica.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

glen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated, nice staff, great location !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023