Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 33 min drive
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 36 min drive
Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 40 min drive
Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 53 min drive
Los Angeles Union Station - 19 min drive
Van Nuys Station - 23 min drive
Glendale Transportation Center - 25 min drive
Downtown Santa Monica Station - 5 min walk
17th Street/SMC Station - 23 min walk
Restaurants
True Food Kitchen - 2 min walk
The Cheesecake Factory - 2 min walk
Go Greek Yogurt - 4 min walk
Santa Monica Whaler - 2 min walk
Meat On Ocean - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Carmel
Hotel Carmel puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Venice Beach and University of California, Los Angeles are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is close by: Downtown Santa Monica Station is only 5 minutes on foot.
Languages
English, Filipino, German, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
90 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site valet parking (USD 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Coffee shop
What to do
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car hire
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1924
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Beaux Arts architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LCD TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Window screens
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Alarm clock
Memory-foam mattress
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Microwave (on request)
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Interactive Cafe – On-site café.
Independence Tavern – On-site restaurant. Open daily.
Lanea the Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.
Chole – On-site bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 23.00 per accommodation, per night
Parking
Valet parking costs USD 35 per day with in/out privileges
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Hotel Carmel Santa Monica
Hotel Carmel
Carmel Santa Monica
Carmel Hotel Santa Monica
Hotel Carmel Hotel
Hotel Carmel Santa Monica
Hotel Carmel Hotel Santa Monica
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Carmel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Carmel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Carmel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Carmel?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 35 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Carmel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Carmel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Park Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Carmel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, hiking and windsurfing. Hotel Carmel also has 2 bars.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Carmel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Interactive Cafe.
What's the area around Hotel Carmel like?
Hotel Carmel is in Downtown Santa Monica, a short 5-minute walk from Downtown Santa Monica Station and 6 minutes' walk from Santa Monica Beach. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.
Hotel Carmel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
28 December 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2024
Highly recommend
The building was historic and beautiful. The staff was very polite, friendly, and receptive to anything we needed. Having 24hr valet service was convenient however we didn't use our car much since we were a block from the beach, 2 blocks from the santa monica pier, across the street from the mall, and righ next to the shopping district we had everything we needed for the weekend. We truly enjoyed our stay and i look forward to staying again.
Danielle
Danielle, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
23 December 2024
Haunted for Sure!
Saw Cirque DU Soliel which was great but got back to the room at 11pm and the guest upstairs decided to start walking. Loudly. Until 8am the following morning! Crazy. Tried to call to let them know there's an insomniac trying to get their steps but the phone didn't work. TV didn't work either. And the beds--bad, bad, bad! We came home and selt for two days to make up for this terrible $300/night room.
Bradley
Bradley, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
14 December 2024
Anne
Anne, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 November 2024
Beth
Beth, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 November 2024
Louisa
Louisa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 November 2024
A+ hotel
Very close to Santa Monica pier. One block off beach. Clean, quite , comfortable
Cindy
Cindy, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 November 2024
Charming Carmel
I usually stay here. It is an older property but very well maintained and always clean. It is quiet and I sleep well. They are renovating room by room. No refrigerator, no microwave. Close to Ocean Ave, the pier, 3rd street promenade. TV reception was intermittent this go round but that is not that important to me. More economical than the higher end places and comfortable. Secure parking.
Eliot
Eliot, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
The location is great the only bad thing was the parking had to pay 38 dollars for valet
chris
chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 November 2024
Concert in L.A.
The description says it has 2 bars, it does not. There was no fridge in the room, which is a bummer. The staff was excellent and beyond. The location is superb.
Jenifer
Jenifer, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
3 November 2024
Meh
Stayed before was great. This time the room was above a literal night club so the bass was going strong into the weee hours not ideal if trying to sleep. Bed sounded and felt like it was going to fall apart.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 October 2024
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 October 2024
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2024
Jodi
Jodi, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2024
Cute old spot
Hotel Carmel is a great spot for a quick trip. It's an older building but they do well to keep it up. Will totally stay here again.
Vala
Vala, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
9 October 2024
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 October 2024
Great Location
Nice place. Older (so the rooms are kind of small), but it was clean and had very friendly, responsive service. Great location - would definitely stay there again.
craig
craig, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 October 2024
Katrina
Katrina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
Great location. Friendly staff. Small, but clean rooms.
craig
craig, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2024
Great stay
Everything was great - very accommodating and friendly staff
Tracy
Tracy, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 September 2024
Clean and great location!
Tamara
Tamara, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 September 2024
Really enjoyed our stay, although lift was broken and we were on the 3rd floor and hotel decor a little tired in front laces. The location to explore Santa Monica was great, staff very friendly and rooms well equipped and big. Big issue was no a/c and not able to open window because of noise.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 September 2024
Selcuk
Selcuk, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
23 September 2024
Martha
Martha, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 September 2024
The hotel is old but the room is renovated and clean. The best of the hotel is close to the beach and a lot of restaurants nearby. Thk to the hotel for letting us early checkin.