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 you. Forget it if you want to plug anything in. You have to crawl on the floor and unplug the lamp and clock. One good point was the awesome towels!!

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$.
The room are not big, but you are very central! It can be loudy on the week-end, in the night, since there could be people having party in the road...
Next door you find the Jinky's -> super place for breakfast and in the same street (2nd) there are offices for booking sightseeing; yoga-center; ....
One bad thing about the hotel: they don't offer free internet, even not in the lobby!
If you want to have a super breakfast with an amazing buffet, super view on the ocean, go on saturday or sunday to the hotel Loews, still in Santa Monica (1700 Ocean View) -> 30$. The money is really worth.

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.

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, Muffins and Danish Pastries, Orange Juice, Coffee and various Teas. My only complaint was that with black Tea, us English visitors would prefer milk. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful and would certainly encourage us to stay again in this very reasonably priced hotel.