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Hotel Carmel

3.0 star property

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Located close to Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Pier, Hotel Carmel provides 2 bars. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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

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8.4 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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8.4 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Hotel Carmel is in Downtown Santa Monica, a walkable area in Santa Monica with great shopping. Rodeo Drive and Sunset Strip are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Kia Forum. Windsurfing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Santa Monica travel guide
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201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, California
    Third Street Promenade
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Monica Historic Landmark, California, United States. Amazing landscape of iconic Santa Monica Pier at orange red sunset sky from beach on Paficif Ocean. Banner panorama background.
    Santa Monica Place
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • View of the Santa Monica beach in California
    Santa Monica Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Santa Monica Pier which includes a sunset and general coastal views
    Santa Monica Pier
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ocean Avenue
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station
    6 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station
    20 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Din Tai Fung
    2 min walk
  • LouLou Santa Monica
    3 min walk
  • Espresso Cielo
    2 min walk
  • The Cheesecake Factory
    2 min walk
  • Blue Plate Taco
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Carmel

Hotel near Third Street Promenade
Located close to Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach, Hotel Carmel provides 2 bars. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Limo/town car service, valet parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry services, a computer station, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 90 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • On-request microwaves, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

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

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1924
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 23.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 35 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 25 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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 fire extinguisher and 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

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Carmel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 35 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Carmel?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Carmel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Carmel located?

Located in Downtown Santa Monica, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Third Street Promenade and Venice Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). Downtown Santa Monica Station is 6 minutes by foot and 17th Street/SMC Station is 23 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Carmel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 553 out of 1214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1214 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cutest boutique hotel and perfect location near restaurants and the beach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel close to many activities and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, clean, helpful staff and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, older style hotel but super clean and accessible to all of Santa Monica
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent close to Santa Monica pier lots of shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Toshiya

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room a walkable distance to the Santa Monica Beach a variety of a restaurant with nice view kind Hotel staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda Polistico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how close to the pier and the promenade it was. Prefect location. Staff was friendly and helpful. Great discounts at restaurants and stores. Great stay price. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the beach and the Promenade for shopping. Valet parking cost is reasonable and what I loved was the staff had umbrellas on stand-by for us to use because it was a very rainy weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, very clean. Location was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mythili

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. While our stay was brief, it was a great location for us. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, the room was comfortable and clean and the location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean comfortable and I a great walkable location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very clean and very close to Santa Monica Pier. The bed was super comfy. Staff friendly gave us recommendations for meals and coupons for near by restaurants. They also provided us with a map of the area. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room! Lovely reception! Great location! Thank You !
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Dorica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect close to the beach and the pedestrian shopping area. Room was clean and staff was very friendly. Also convenient valet parking.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming boutique hotel in historical downtown Santa Monica near the pier, beach, shops, and dining. Rooms were clean. Staff was welcoming and knowledgeable about our the area. 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The staff is wonderful and extremely helpful. Location is great for going to the Santa Monica Pier, maybe a 5 minute walk. If you are riding the hop on/hop off bus stop 57 is a 3-4 minute walk away. You will hear street noise, but not later at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good staff. Very clean room. The location in Santa Monica is ideal. Close to the beach and also the 3rd St. shopping promenade.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this hotel. Great location, right by the beach and great breakfast at the coffee shop on the corner.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

todd

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good hotel for SM brach location and rates. Coffee and water included. Property is dated, but delivers what you would expect for the price.. it was OK for me - one night solo, but not for more thsan two nights or with spouse -- etc. Staff was friendly and responsive, but dont expect luxury.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

NATHANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. And the staff where supurb
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was fantastic. Very kind and helpful. It is in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pankaj

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