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The Ambrose Hotel

1255 20th St, at Arizona Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Ranked #10 of 34 hotels in Santa Monica
4.0 of 5 stars 374 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • FREE parking(16)
  • Continental breakfast(11)
  • Whole Foods(6)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • London cab(5)
  • Would definitely stay(5)
  • Third street promenade(3)
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1Traveling_Spirit
University Place, WA
Reviewer
3 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011
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We arrived several hours before check-in time, and as our room was not ready we were offerred a downgrade to a room that was available. Downgrade? The room we were given was delightful! We were on the ground floor, closest to the intersection. We had a private patio, that was a lovely place to sit with a newspaper & a... More

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jecca5268
Las Vegas, Nevada
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

When I read the reviews of Trip Advisor, I was excited at the same time had concerns about the noise and other issues that I read. After the talk I had with Alex Cortez of the front desk, he put my mind at ease and true to his word, our 2 day stay was wonderful. I would also like to... More

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Jennifer M
Prescott, Arizona
1 review
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

While staying at this hotel, I was checked out of my room mid-stay by a staff member even though my reservation was for a week. Apparently I was confused with another guest. My key stopped working at this time, money was withdrawn from my checking accout twice without my approval which caused over draft fees. After visiting the front desk... More

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Gonzoxx
Brisbane, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

Loved this boutique hotel in Santa Monica. Early check in was available when I arrived from Australia, complete with complimentary room upgrade. Even though this hotel is back from the Pier and 3rd street Promenade, they were still easily accessible by either hotel push bike or the hotel's London cab. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. More

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pirksts
New York City, New York
Contributor
11 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

I stayed at the Ambrose for 2 nights on a business trip and found it to be a comfortable experience. I booked the hotel through a third party website and did not have any problems checking in. Since my meetings were in Santa Monica, I found the location of the hotel very convenient since it is within a quick drive... More

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Ajc1213
Boston, Massachusetts
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13 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

As part of a 2 week tour of the California coast, my wife and I stopped off at LA (Santa Monica) for 2 nights. We were exceedingly fortunate to come across this hotel on the intranet. Although it was highly rated on Trip Advisor, one is always crossing one’s fingers. As soon as we arrived we were able to uncross... More

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skew_lewe
London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

Big, clean room (#422) but in need of maintenance (broken window hinges, dodgy power socket). Huge bed, extremely comfortable. Good continental breakfast, but a poorly thought out space in which to eat it - I saw people taking bowls of cereal back to their rooms because there were no spare seats, and it's a bit irritating to have to queue... More

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BandDSydney
sydney
Reviewer
3 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011

We were recommended to The Ambrose by friends and enjoyed our stay (family of 4 with kids 8, 10). The hotel is clean and quiet with a relaxed feel and professional, helpful staff. The free shuttle offers a great service when heading out, and a quick phone call to arrange a pick up made life easy when time to return.... More

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Humphrey W
London
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13 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

Very helpful staff, with nice clean rooms and the London Cab that drops you off around Santa Monica is great. Free parking is also a rarity in LA. The only complaints I have are the breakfast was complimentary, but not even worth that, and I could hear the bathroom toilet and shower in the room above. More

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abc713
New York City, New York
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2011

I like to stay in Santa Monica while I'm in LA for business, and the Ambrose fit my needs. Well priced rooms plus free parking, wi fi and breakfast made my stay enjoyable and affordable. Nice staff. Rooms had minor wear and tear and outdated tube tvs. I would definitely stay again while in town. More

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Address: 1255 20th St, at Arizona Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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