Hotel Carmel
1,157 reviews
#32 of 38 Hotels in Santa Monica
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201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401-2311
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What you can expect during your stay
- All linens sanitized in high-temperature wash
- Face masks required for guests in public areas
- Face masks required for staff in public areas
- Floors marked for social distancing
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
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Updated 20-08-20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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Updated 20-08-20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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#32 of 38 hotels in Santa Monica
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In the heart of Santa Monica, close to the Santa Monica Beach, the Hotel Carmel welcomes guests with classic Southern California hospitality. Steps away from world class shopping, fine dining, and the historic Santa Monica Pier, the Hotel Carmel has been a favorite with Santa Monica visitors since 1924. Experience Hotel Carmel’s history when you enter the lobby; a designated stop on the Santa Monica historic walking tour. High ceilings, a tiled floor, dramatic columns and a classic fireplace capture the gracious Spanish revival elements of the nineteen twenties. Guests at the hotel enjoy a privileged location, just a block to Santa Monica Beach and the Santa Monica Pier, home to attractions, amusements, and excitement. The hotel is across the street from Santa Monica Place Mall, anchored by Bloomingdales and Nordstrom, and features world class retailers such as Barney’s, Tory Burch, Tiffany & Company, Nike, Coach, Burberry,and Louis Vuitton. The Arclight Cinema and the Cheese Cake Factory are also located in Santa Monica Place. Just a block away is Santa Monica’s lively Third Street Promenade home to dining, shopping, and street performers. Be in the heart of it all in downtown Santa Monica. Experience the historic Hotel Carmel, a Southern California classic.
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Valet parking
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
24-hour security
Concierge
24-hour front desk
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Air conditioning
Safe
Flatscreen TV
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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Grade: 100 out of 100
190Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
38Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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PROS: excellent location in Santa Monica. Close to the beach. Very clean. “Affordable” in comparison to other hotels in the area. CONS: because of its location, it is very loud at night (traffic and people screaming). The hotel itself has thin walls and one can hear absolutely everything. The entire hotel is very very dated, the room with one queen bed is extremely small. Only 2 feet from the end of the bed to the wall! The bed is super uncomfortable , like sleeping on the floor. Covid aside, the room has ZERO amenities (no coffee maker, no refrigerator, no microwave or plastic disposable cups). At this time there is no housekeeping service, I personally was not even offered new towels ( 3 nights) or garbage pick up service. There is a musty smell in the room and all around the hotel. If you are 20 and have no problems sleeping at night .... then stay here. …
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Erik Burkhart, General Manager at Hotel Carmel
Responded 2 days ago
Hi Wingstomdreams, Thank you for taking time to post a review from a recent stay with us at Hotel Carmel. We really appreciate your mention of our location and pricing value that makes Hotel Carmel a great option for a visit to Santa Monica. We apologize for not meeting your standards of room amenities. It's tough for us not to have those items as well. However, due to the pandemic we've decided it's best not to have items in the rooms. However, we do have several restaurants and deli on property where you can get coffee, tea, water, etc. We are in the process of looking into placing all of the amenities back in the rooms. If by chance your travel plans include a return trip to our area, our team would be honored to welcome you back to Hotel Carmel. Wishing you safe and exciting travels always, Team Hotel Carmel
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Stayed here for 3 nights for business. Room is a little bit on the dark side but spacious. Bed nice and comfortable. Bathroom clean. Location makes it ideal to walk around to all the restaurant and shops in the area. If you want to stay in the area its less expensive then the other hotels.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Erik Burkhart, General Manager at Hotel Carmel
Responded Nov. 12, 2020
Hi MelvinFurd68, Thank you for taking time to post a review from a recent stay with us at Hotel Carmel. We really appreciate your mention of our location and pricing value that makes Hotel Carmel a great option for a visit to Santa Monica. I hope you enjoyed your time in our world class destination and had the opportunity to experience the Southern California hospitality that our community is known for. We also appreciate you supporting local owned! If by chance your travel plans include a return trip to our area, our team would be honored to welcome you back to Hotel Carmel. Wishing you safe and exciting travels always, Team Hotel Carmel
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Stayed here one night at the end of our Route 66 trip. Booked for its location and price. Short walk to the SM pier. Easy parking in a parking garage next door. This is an old hotel. Old carpet, old furniture, musty smell. There a zero amenities in the room. No fridge, no microwave. There was a desk with chair and a small dresser and a bed. That’s it. It’s a place to sleep not hang out. It served its purpose for us. We were actually at the property only about 15 hours.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from ANGELA ROGERS, General Manager at Hotel Carmel
Responded Oct. 5, 2020
Hi gilladj, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your direct feedback from a recent stay with us. All of our associates here at Hotel Carmel appreciate hearing about our guest's experience. I hope I can adequately convey that our team values and appreciates each one of your observations including the overall poor impression of our furnishings and carpet. Giving all respect to your post, there are some highlights for selecting Hotel Carmel for a visit to Santa Monica besides the best location in the city and the pricing that you mentioned. Our hotel is meticulously clean in a safe and secure environment. There are no additional fees or charges. The rate quoted or confirmed is what you are going to pay plus tax. You are supporting "buying local" from family ownership. We have no pretense of being anything other than what we are,a reasonably priced hotel in a very expensive hotel market. We hope you enjoyed your time on your Route 66 adventure and that we were a stopping point. Best wishes for safe travels always, Team HC
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This Carmel is in great location at the heart of Santa Monica and walkable to pretty much anywhere in the area. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The reception area is an attractive ’40’s period style, the rest of the hotel follows this style but is tired and a bit shabby. Our room was small, with a beautifully made and comfortable bed, clean bathroom, the only furniture being a tall set of drawers and a closet. It was clean but the decor needed serious updating.. There were many larger rooms available at the time so we were surprised we weren’t upgraded. The only problem we had here, was that when we asked for a late check out - 4.00pm as we had a late flight, they said they weren’t allowed to give late check outs but said we could check out at 1.00pm. Given there were only eight rooms occupied in this four floor hotel, and at the time LA was shut down due to the coronovirus, this was to say the least, disappointing.…
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from AngelaRogers, General Manager at Hotel Carmel
Responded Apr. 20, 2020
Hello GandMLondonUK, Thank you for taking the time to post a review from a recent stay with us. We very much appreciate your feedback both positive and constructive. I'm so sorry we did not accommodate your late check out request and understand your disappointment. We owe you a sincere apology. for that as it was a more than reasonable request. We will do a better job in the future. Thank you for bringing that situation to my attention. Wishing you safe travels always, Angela
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Hotel Carmel is situated in a perfect location in Santa Monica, one block from 3rd St and two blocks from the beach. Very good value but the hotel is a little “tired”. It’s clean and the beds are comfortable Recommend. One issue is $30+ valet charge. It’s convenient but there’s a public car park next door for $20 all day
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from AngelaRogers, General Manager at Hotel Carmel
Responded Feb. 17, 2020
Hi Garysmith2301, Thank you for the awesome five bubble review from a recent stay with us at Hotel Carmel. I was thrilled to read your comments on our value, clean and comfortable beds, and " perfect location". Thank you as well for your recommendation. I will share your feedback with our entire team. We would love to welcome you back to our hotel if your future travel plans include a return visit to the LA area. Wishing you safe and exciting raves always, Team Hotel Carmel.
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PRICE RANGE
US$185 - US$343 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
carmel hotel santa monica, hotel carmel santa monica, carmel santa monica
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSanta MonicaSanta Monica
NUMBER OF ROOMS
90
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Carmel
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Carmel?
Nearby attractions include Santa Monica Pier (0.4 km), Santa Monica State Beach (0.3 km), and Santa Monica Yacht Harbor Sign (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Carmel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a concierge, and a 24 hour front desk.
Is parking available at Hotel Carmel?
Yes, paid private parking on-site, paid private parking nearby, and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Carmel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Burger Lounge, True Food Kitchen, and Tender Greens.
Is Hotel Carmel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of Santa Monica.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Carmel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Carmel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Will Rogers State Historic Park (4.8 km), Annenberg Community Beach House (2.0 km), and Los Angeles California Temple (7.1 km).