201 Broadway, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401, United States of America
#279 of 384 hotels in Los Angeles
Guests' ChoiceBased on 776 hotel reviews
7.1Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.7
Location
9.3
Facilities
6.8
Staff
8.1
Value for money
6.7
Free WiFi
7.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 15, 2024
Alexander
United KingdomThe facilies at the hotel are very limited. The parking was very expensive. The lobby and hotel corridors are very dowdy and not kept clean.
Very good location in the heart of Santa Monica. The staff were very helpful. The room was clean and orderly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Angela
United States of AmericaGreat location within easy walking distance to the pier and restaurants
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Stephen
IrelandLobbies/hallways/stairs are dated
Location & staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Roberta
United States of AmericaNoise was annoying. very old building, so apparently no insulation, bathroom needs some shelves; nowhere to put anything. no full length mirror in the room. parking expense was just greedy.
well located, walkable to ‘everything, safe, attractive
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Julianne
AustraliaSlightly dated but still comfortable
Wonderful location in a beautiful old building
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Bridget
United States of AmericaMoldy smell in hallways and room.
Fantastic location next to Santa Monica Pier. The front desk was able to hold our luggage at no additional charge since we arrived early.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Elisa
ItalyI think cleaning could have been better
About the property I liked the position. It is so close to the beach and great restaurant and there is no noise in the evening
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 12, 2024
Tanya
AustraliaRooms felt pretty dated.
Good location. Helpful staff.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 2, 2024
Chris
IrelandRoom was a little cold but asked and received extra blankets.
Lovely hotel right in the center of everything minute walk from beach, pier, shops
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 2, 2024
King
United States of AmericaHallway carpet was a little dated and needed some odor cleaning but manageable.
Location, Location, Location! Awesome location to everything within walking distance of the pier, beach, promenade, shopping, restaurants.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 26, 2023
William
AustraliaChair and desk, but no lounge chair. No Fridge, Light came in under door at night. Not sure why the hotel mentions so many items twice in its description of facilities. E.G. A-C, TV, Coffee M/C, wake up service
Older hotel, but clean and well maintained. Friendly and helpful staff. Suggest facilities are minimalist; bed, bath, and shower, coffee, TV, A/C and one coat hanger. Comfortable bed and pillows, towels were O.K. Suitable for 1–2-night stays. Good lighting. Good location, short walk to beach and Pier, plenty of restaurant options close-by.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: December 7, 2023
Wade
AustraliaRoom was a little small but was nice
Great location near the beach and clean
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: December 4, 2023
Jennifer
United KingdomToo cold. Many TV channels not working.
Location. Friendly staff.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 24, 2023
Paige
United States of AmericaThe hotel is old, and you can hear everyone walking around in the rooms above you and talking in the rooms next door
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 20, 2023
Fiona
United KingdomNoisy, hallways super grotty, looks like a grand entrance but the actual rooms aren’t that nice. The ‘desk’ I couldn’t even get my legs on the chair under and I was there to work.
Location near ish the beach, nice coffee machine
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: November 17, 2023
Gerald
United KingdomNo in Hotel breakfast provided.
Hotel Carmel IS on Second Avenue so only one block from Ocean Avenue (Cliff Top road)
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 16, 2023
Kathleen
United KingdomNo facilities.
Location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: November 14, 2023
James
FinlandThe valet parking could have been for full 24-hours regardless of checking out of the hotel by 11 AM as that would have enabled spending time in Santa Monica till the flight departure from LAX.
Excellent location for exploring Santa Monica
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 12, 2023
Darren
CanadaIt was all good
The location to the beach and pier was awesome
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 9, 2023
Jorge
United KingdomLobby and corridors look a bit tired and need updating but the rooms are all done up and super clean.
Very friendly staff, very clean good size room. The bathroom was already big and well maintained. The Valet parking service was very good also, so I didn't have to worry about having to find a space. I will definitely recommend Carmel and I will stay there again on my next stay in Santa Monica. The Hotel is located super close the the beach and restaurants.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 6, 2023
Richard
AustraliaVery noisy
2 blocks to the Pier
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 31, 2023
Kayla
United States of AmericaSmall room. Some staff were great, others were irritated that I was "bothering" them trying to check in. The restaurant was closed (out of business?) And the Cafe was sad and disappointing.
Great location, close to lots of restaurants and the beach.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 31, 2023
Kevin
United States of AmericaVery old and not too sturdy. Beds weren’t very comfortable.
Close to the action.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: October 30, 2023
Lis
United KingdomBedroom was quite small, especially floor space. Nowhere to hang clothes / coats or put luggage. Decor was bit tired in places
Location was really why we booked the hotel. Great spot for the beach & shops & parking
Stayed in October 2023
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