Hotel Carmel

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Front of property
Dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Santa Monica Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds & 1 Sofa Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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About this property

Hotel Carmel

Beaux Arts hotel with bars and a 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and 2 coffee shops/cafes are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include valet parking, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The shopping around Hotel Carmel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Monica Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and 2 coffee shops/cafes.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 coffee shops/cafes, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Third Street Promenade and 6 minutes by foot from Santa Monica Beach
  • Bus station shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, along with 2 coffee shops/cafes. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Hotel Carmel. Parking is available for a fee.

This Beaux Arts Santa Monica hotel is smoke free.

Jinkys - Onsite restaurant.
Turn Though - Onsite café. Open daily.
Lanea the Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Chole - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Languages

English, Filipino, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 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
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Chole
  • Jinkys
  • Lanea the Bar
  • Turn Though

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1924
  • Smoke-free property

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

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.

Payment types at the property

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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Carmel Santa Monica
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Hotel Carmel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1005 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sokol

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful, hotel was horrible in everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Willa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our week stay At Hotel Carmel. Great location! Excellent staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

maria

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Could hear every footstep and movement in the room above.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

BRYAN GRAF

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

No rest for the weary.

There’s a Tequila bar in the same building that was doing all you can eat tacos and karaoke from 9PM-2AM. I was staying on the second floor right above the bar and it was so loud, at times, that my earplugs made no difference. It made getting up at 4AM for my flight a real challenge. The hotel should give guests a heads-up, as a courtesy, if this is a regular occurrence, which it seems to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perri, San Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat the location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

BRYAN GRAF

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dreya

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel for the location and price. A great affordable option in downtown Santa Monica. Exactly what you need and nothing more. Room was clean, well-supplied, and functional. Staff was friendly and attentive. If paying in advance, note there is an additional destination fee which is paid at check-in.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

BRYAN GRAF

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and value.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice and staff was more than wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was here for work. I just slept here.. staff were friendly and helpful.. everything was clean and working.. shower was awesome.. only gripe would be the bedding was thin and cheap.. with foam pillows.(but clean). for $200 a night it should be a comforter and down pillows..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smaller rooms with not so great bedding. Everything is clean and working great. TV is small and a bit older. There’s no room service or restaurant but everything is pretty close by but none open late. I was staying here because I was working in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deryk

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant close by
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the photos of the hotel website it looks very good. However upon entry you can tell the building was very out dated. It felt a little haunted. The elevator was so tiny if you have a lot of luggage you would have to make multiple trips. The hallway room was old and had a very strong odor. The room itself had the same odor, was very outdated, and felt very uneasy. The bed was rock hard. My son had bad allergies to the smell. There was no way we would have spent the night let alone the whole trip. We booked a different spot and checked out as soon as we checked in. The front desk staff was very helpful and polite and understood our concerns they refunded us for the unused nights with easy. Other than the friendly staff and the location I would not stay here even if it was free.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025