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Hotel Carmel

2.5 of 5
201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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Ranked #30 of 34 hotels in Santa Monica
3.0 of 5 stars 242 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Valet parking(5)
  • HOT WATER(4)
  • Air conditioning(4)
  • Reasonable price(3)
  • Great location(3)
  • Third street promenade(3)
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Kerri M
Belfast, United Kingdom
Reviewer
5 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Location is the best thing about this hotel, it couldnt be better, third street promenade is just round the corner about 20 seconds walk!,rooms were clean and tidy, yeah it's abit outdated but your in l.a!how much time do you really be in the hotel?!our room was right by a air-con unit which was buzzing 24/7 my husband couldn't sleep... More

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The_Rookie_Golfer
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

2 nights, 2 queen beds, 2 adults, valet parking, 24 hours of internet. &440. Paid the same at full-service Marriott and it was 10 times better. This hotel smelled and if you are a light sleeper, forget it! It sounded like the window was open. You could also hear every word from the room next door and those walking above... More

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ANGELA ROGERS, General Manager at Hotel Carmel, responded to this review
6 February 2012

Dear Valued Guest: On behalf of the Hotel Carmel, I would like to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to leave your review of your stay with the Hotel Carmel. I would like to apologize for any inconveniences you may have experienced while staying with us here at the Hotel Carmel. I am not sure... More

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ELOISE R
Zug, Switzerland
Contributor
14 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
5
people found this review helpful

This hotel is very very central -> the next road is 3rd street with all shops, restaurants, bar. 5 minutes walking to the beach and super close to the Santa Monica Pier. The staff is generally very nice. The parking costs for one night 14$. The room are not big, but you are very central! It can be loudy on... More

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Janelle816
Sydney
Reviewer
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Hotel Carmel is a charming hotel, right in downtown. Room was spotless. The one negative was the lift was out of order whilst there so had to drag suitcases up 3 flights of steep steps. I would recommend anyone to stay here. More

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dencmurphy
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Saw an advert for this Hotel in an LA magazine so we weren't sure what to expect when we got there. Our room, overlooking the street, was large and comfortable. It was also spotlessly clean as was our bathroom, which had a good selection of toiletries. From early morning, in the lobby, an excellent Continental Breakfast was available with Croissants,... More

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ANGELA ROGERS, General Manager at Hotel Carmel, responded to this review
8 December 2011

Dear Valued Guest: On behalf of the Hotel Carmel, I would like to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to leave your review of your stay with the Hotel Carmel. We are happy to know that your stay with us was enjoyable and accommodations were to your expectations. As the Hotel Carmel does not operate... More

supasonics
Seattle, Washington
Reviewer
5 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

Stayed here for two nights in November. Great location and decently priced. Definitely not the sterile atmosphere of a chain hotel, but a nice lobby and staff. Bar Chloe next door was awesome. If you aren't in to older hotels with character though, stay away. Other than that, you can't beat being a block of the beach for the price. More

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ANGELA ROGERS, General Manager at Hotel Carmel, responded to this review
21 November 2011

Dear Valued Guest: We want to thank you for you for staying with us and taking the time out of your busy schedule to share your review of your stay with us. We truly appreciate your choosing the Hotel Carmel and that you found your accommodations to your satifaction. If you are ever in the Santa Monica area, please do... More

Peter A
Washington DC, District of Columbia
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Perfect location. Excellent Staff. Comfortable Rooms. Reasonable Price. We recently got married in Pacific Palisades and had all the wedding guests stay at Hotel Carmel and everyone had a wonderful experience. The rooms were plenty comfortable. The staff works very hard to please. And the location is tough to beat. If you're looking for luxury go to Shutters. If your... More

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vicisabella
Sydney, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The location of this hotel is perfect for a first time trip to LA/Santa Monica. Easy transport from LAX on the Rapid 3 Big Blue Bus (only US$1) and just couple of mins from the pier, Hollywood tour bus stops and 3rd Street Promenade shopping. I was on my own and being so close to everything meant that I had... More

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SaBrSa
Castle Rock, Colorado
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Very surpised. I was looking for an economical place as I was just here for business. If you stay in room 405, have a nice view of the ocean. The staff is wonderful. The room smelled a bit funny, but could have the window wide open to enjoy the coastal breezes! If you love old hotels with creaking stairs and... More

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ANGELA ROGERS, General Manager at Hotel Carmel, responded to this review
29 September 2011

Dear Valued Guest: I want to thank you for you for staying with us and taking the time out of your schedule to share your review of your stay with us. Its wonderful to know that stayed with us and found your accommodations to your satifaction. If you are ever in the Santa Monica area, please do not hesitate to... More

redivine
Winona Lake, Indiana
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011

we enjoyed the staff and the location. near the ocean and pier and the prominade. More

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Address: 201 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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