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The Sovereign

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Close to Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier, The Sovereign provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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  • City view
  • 111 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
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About the neighborhood

Located in Wilshire Montana, a neighborhood in Santa Monica, The Sovereign is near the airport and near a train station. Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach Boardwalk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Universal Studios Hollywood and Candy Cane Lane. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Kia Forum or SoFi Stadium. Visit our Santa Monica travel guide
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205 Washington Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90403

What's nearby

  • A city street lined with historic buildings and modern architecture, with a clear blue sky and distant mountains.
    Third Street Promenade
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A large rock formation with a natural arch.
    Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A crowded beach with people swimming and sunbathing, a lifeguard tower, and mountains in the background.
    Santa Monica Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A beach at sunset with a pier and amusement park in the background.
    Santa Monica Place
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A pier at sunset with a building on it and the ocean in the foreground.
    Santa Monica Pier
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station
    18 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station
    21 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shake Shack
    9 min walk
  • The Bungalow Santa Monica
    8 min walk
  • 1212 Santa Monica
    7 min walk
  • Cabo Cantina
    8 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    6 min walk

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 8 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a train station
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the airport

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 86 units
  • Connecting units available
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25 per day
  • Housekeeping fee: USD 150 per day; may vary based on unit size

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sovereign pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 25 per day. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Sovereign?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Sovereign?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Sovereign located?

Located in Wilshire Montana, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). Downtown Santa Monica Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Sovereign Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay to explore Santa Monica! Close to the beach, pier, shops- everything you need. Clean, comfortable, good communication with the host. We'd stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The Sovereign is a classic hotel from a bygone era! Very quiet and a relaxing place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Evgeniya

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect location, beautiful building, very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Quirky and unique place close to Santa Monica shops/restaurants and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The hotel was lovely and in a great location. We were within walking distance to the Pier, beach and restaurants. The parking was a little difficult due to it being on street parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great room, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

kenedy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location. Really cute suites, we loved the full kitchen and dinning area. Very walkable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
As someone who travels 30 weeks a year for work, I can honestly say this was the best experience I have had in years. Easy check in, amazing property and room, location 10/10. I want to move in here. Perfect for work or vacation. Fast internet, full kitchen, a block from the beach, 3 blocks to Promenade. Can’t say enough good things.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Arleen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Excellent location in Santa Monica. Realize when you book this is not a typical hotel. No service in room entire time you are there. No A/C although overhead fans work well. Full kitchen a plus if you need/ want that. Lovely gardens to sit in behind gated area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Our room had no A/C. The fan in bathroom did not work. After three days, I asked manager to have our trash removed and clean towels. I was told the “guests need to throw their own trash”. Our room windows, had to stay open to cool down room. Windows looked out on the alleyway where dumpster was. We listened to the lid banging all night long! Parking on the street was a constant struggle. No restaurants/coffee shops within 4 blocks. Definitely not worth the price!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Clean and spacious room. Close to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
What a beautiful property! We stayed 10 nights in June 2026 in a studio. The whole time we were there we just kept saying how we lucked out finding this wonderful place to stay. Highlights: The room was beautiful with a king bed, full bathroom with sink/tub and a separate sink area outside of the bathroom, dining table, and full kitchen with plates, pans, etc. Check-in was smooth and we were able to access our room a few hours early, which was much appreciated after arriving on an early morning flight. The beach was easy to walk to, although be aware that reaching the beach requires taking a walking path that crosses a highway, so there are some inclines, stairs, etc. Laundry on property and management thoughtfully has rolls of quarters available in exchange for cash. Laundry facilities were clean and in good working order. Internet was great. The property itself is absolutely beautiful, with bright flower beds. water features, a cute library area, etc. Very small negatives: The elevator is old and slow, but we appreciated that one existed at all as we were on the 5th floor so we used it for suitcases. laundry, etc. This property is a previous hotel that was turned into an apartment complex and is now becoming a hotel again. There was no mid-stay cleaning service, which was fine, but I would have appreciated the ability to exchange towels for clean ones instead of washing them myself. Very small inconvenience in an overall great stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The suite we had was freshly decorated and furnished with good quality items. The king size bed was extremely comfortable. The cleanliness of the facility is obvious as soon as you enter the place. It’s not a normal hotel, more apartment suite complex — and so there are no on site amenities. We only encountered one member of staff at check-in, who was friendly, and apart from that we didn’t see any other staff. Upon check out there was nobody at the manager’s office or to answer the phone; not a problem as we’d prepaid — so we just posted the key back through the office door. I would definitely stay here again in Santa Monica as it’s one block back from Ocean in a very quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wonderfully kept historical hotel. Clean, good security and beautiful courtyards. Great location to many attractions. I would certainly return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved the location and historic design of hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We enjoyed everything about our stay! The room was amazing! The grounds and courtyard were amazing! The location was perfect with only a short walk to the beach and half mile to Santa Monica pier. I would suggest this stay for couples or even a small family. They provided a roll away bed for our 12 year old daughter. We will definitely be back to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location. Don’t expect “hotel” experience. More of a vacation rental concept
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Great location- walk to beach, farmer's market, promenade. Spacious, comfortable room. No a/c just a fan and open windows. Issue is that there is no service on site like a hotel. For the price, to be asked to take out your trash and place it in an alley is a bit much. Hot water takes forever to come. If it was half the price, I would give it higher ratings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The Sovereign was a great boutique hotel. As advertised! Quiet, peaceful, super clean, well equipped suites. Great location, far enough away from the busy loud streets, but close enough to walk to the restaurants, market places and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Location, clean and relaxed vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean and spacious room. Beautiful and well maintained old building. Host was very helpful and easy to communicate with. No air conditioning but wasn’t needed as the ocean breeze was very comfortable. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The experience exceeded our expectations. We hope to return again soon. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Beautiful property and great location but there is no air conditioning and no sound proofing - constantly woken by noise next to and above us, the walking around upstairs was horrible!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026