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 restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, University of California, Los Angeles and Westwood Village 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.
Reviews
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Bar
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Parking available
Non-smoking
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
Valet parking
2 coffee shops/cafes
Limo/town car service
Bus station shuttle
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Computer station
Front desk safe
Multilingual staff
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Laundry service
Lift
The current price is €258
€258
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Room options
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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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
Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
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 restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, University of California, Los Angeles and Westwood Village 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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Transfers
Bus station shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
2 bars/lounges
2 coffee shops
Restaurant
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
Limo or town car service
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
Accessible bus station shuffle
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
Jinkys – On-site restaurant.
Turn Though – On-site café. 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:
Resort 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, Jinkys.
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.
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Hotel Carmel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
27 January 2025
Friendly staff and close to everything!
Right in the heart of everything. The staff was friendly, the room adequate and the bed soft.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2024
Great hotel.
Rob
Rob, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 November 2024
great overalll and awesome location and staff
Antonia
Antonia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 October 2024
Great stay at Carmel Hotel, wonderful staff, very clean and amazing location.
Gabriel
Gabriel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 September 2024
Great stay
Everything was great - very accommodating and friendly staff
Tracy
Tracy, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 October 2024
It is an old fashioned hotel with a lot of character not to mention that is very close to the beach.
Saul Baker
Saul Baker, 9-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 November 2024
Great property close to 3rd st promenade and a 5min walk to the beach!
Nicole
Nicole, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 November 2024
Excellent location. Close to everything and so much to see and do. The entire staff was friendly and helpful. We are already planning on booking again the next time we are in the area.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 November 2024
Excellent location for enjoying all Santa Monica has to offer. Staff very friendly. Room was a decent size and clean.
Nadine
Nadine, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 October 2024
Good location
Joanna
Joanna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 December 2024
Perfect location, exceptional staff
Super friendly, super helpful staff. Checked in easily and quickly after being delayed by half a day. Used the valet parking, that was a breeze too. Our room (200) was much bigger than expected, like a small apartment and had everything we need. They location is second to none and made exploring Santa Monica easy! Thanks again to all the staff there.
Nicola
Nicola, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2024
We loved the property and the area!
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 September 2024
Clean and great location!
Tamara
Tamara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2024
Verry cute place
amazing location
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 October 2024
Excellent location in Santa Monica. Its an older hotel, but comfort And well kept. Easy walk to the pier, dining and shopping
Phillip T
Phillip T, 2-night trip
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
4/10 Fair
30 January 2025
This room amenities should be an $80 room!!! “
Nice bed and clean room but no heater, loud annoying fan when turn on light in bathroom, terrible view, $25 parking down the street, and charged extra $23 “resort fee” even though Hotels.com listed all costs included online.
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
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
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
6/10 Good
2 November 2024
Run down …great location…great staff…just run down
Konstantine
Konstantine, 1-night trip
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
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2024
The staff was amazing!
Brandi
Brandi, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
26 January 2025
Slow wi-fi, loud noises
Great location. But the generator in the middle of the building sounds like a loud idling car 24/7. The wi-fi was slower than 2 mbps - insanely slow. The $20 “resort fee” is just a sham that hotels get away with at this point. Quite the bummer of an experience
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
Great location. Friendly staff. Small, but clean rooms.
craig
craig, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
12 November 2024
Hidden resort fee of $23 a day for motel-like quality. Location is perfect. However, it should not be the reason to charge hidden resort fee.