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Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

3.5 out of 5

Overview of Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

4.4/5 Excellent

Guests rated this property 4.6/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air Conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast Available

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • 24-hour vacancy between guest room stays
  • Hand sanitizer provided

Explore the area

    Popular LocationSanta Monica Beach7 min drive
    Popular LocationVenice Beach12 min drive
    Popular LocationSanta Monica Pier14 min drive
    AirportLos Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)21 min drive

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Book online or call:

1-800-675-4318

  • Standard Room, 1 King Bed

    Photos of Standard Room, 1 King Bed

    4.8/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 275 sq ft
    • City view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsStandard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 King Accessible Bathtub

    Photos of 1 King Accessible Bathtub

    Room amenities

    • 340 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More details1 King Accessible Bathtub

  • 2 Queens Accessible Roll-In Shower

    Photos of 2 Queens Accessible Roll-In Shower

    Room amenities

    • 321 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Queen Beds
    More details2 Queens Accessible Roll-In Shower

  • Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

    Photos of Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

    4.9/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 275 sq ft
    • City view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Queen Beds
    More detailsStandard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 2 Queens Accessible Bathtub

    Photos of 2 Queens Accessible Bathtub

    Room amenities

    • 321 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Queen Beds
    More details2 Queens Accessible Bathtub

  • 1 King Accessible Roll-In Shower

    Photos of 1 King Accessible Roll-In Shower

    Room amenities

    • 340 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
    More details1 King Accessible Roll-In Shower

About this area

Santa Monica

Near a metro station, Gateway Hotel Santa Monica is in an area with good shopping. Getty Center and J. Paul Getty Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach Boardwalk. Sony Pictures Studios and CBS Television City are not to be missed.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Westwood Village - 6 min drive
  • Santa Monica Beach - 7 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center - 7 min drive
  • Venice Beach - 12 min drive
  • Santa Monica Pier - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Los Angeles Union Station - 18 min drive
  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 9 min walk
  • AirportLos Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) - 21 min drive

About this property

Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

3.5-star Santa Monica hotel in Mid-City, near Third Street Promenade
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk. All 123 rooms provide conveniences like refrigerators and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Guests will also find room service, free local calls, and free bottled water.
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Santa Monica hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking
  • Limited parking spaces
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 4.00-20.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center

Family friendly

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Linens

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 10 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 4.00 and USD 20.00 per person (approximately)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Gateway Hotel
Gateway Santa Monica
Gateway Santa Monica
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Hotel
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Santa Monica
Gateway Hotel Santa Monica Hotel Santa Monica

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway Hotel Santa Monica pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Gateway Hotel Santa Monica located?
Located in Mid-City, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Santa Monica College, Third Street Promenade, and Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Place are also within 2 mi (3 km). 17th Street/SMC Station is 9 minutes by foot and 26th Street/Bergamot Station is 16 minutes.
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4.6/5

Cleanliness

4.6/5

Staff & service

4.1/5

Amenities

4.3/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with partner
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the free wine at check in. Apparently I need to add more words to my review so here are the words.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and it is worth the price! Service at front desk was very professional and prepared when we came to check in
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

3/5 Okay

Traveled with family
Para una noche sta ok no para mas un poco viejo las alfombras en los pasillos, las habitaciones no tan malas
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

4/5 Good

Traveled with partner
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and staff were fine. It woulf have been nice to have a microwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

5/5 Excellent

Business traveler
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable clean property conveniently located within mid-town Santa Monica with courteous staff who are attentive to guest’s needs. Parking privileges included within cost as opposed to another hidden expenditure that have become all too common today.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

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