Hotel Carmel
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Hotel Carmel

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3.0
#30 of 37 hotels in Santa Monica
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Location
3.3 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
3.4 of 5 bubbles
Service
3.2 of 5 bubbles
Value
Hotel Carmel - A European-style, boutique hotel, which has been a favorite with visitors since 1924, where you will find Southern Hospitality, striking architecture, and a premium location just 2 blocks from the beach. Steps away from world-class shopping, fine dining, and the historic Santa Monica Pier, the Hotel Carmel has been a favorite with Santa Monica visitors since 1924. Just minutes to Venice, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills.
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
24-hour security
Concierge
24-hour front desk
Room features
Air conditioning
Safe
Private bathrooms
Flatscreen TV
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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2.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Classic
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, German

Location

201 Broadway Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
1,207Reviews12Q+A100Room tips

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GandMLondonUK wrote a review Apr 2020
London UK
2.0 of 5 bubbles
This Carmel is in great location at the heart of Santa Monica and walkable to pretty much anywhere in the area. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The reception area is an attractive ’40’s period style, the rest of the hotel follows this style but is tired and a bit shabby.

Our room was small, with a beautifully made and comfortable bed, clean bathroom, the only furniture being a tall set of drawers and a closet. It was clean but the decor needed serious updating.. There were many larger rooms available at the time so we were surprised we weren’t upgraded.

The only problem we had here, was that when we asked for a late check out - 4.00pm as we had a late flight, they said they weren’t allowed to give late check outs but said we could check out at 1.00pm. Given there were only eight rooms occupied in this four floor hotel, and at the time LA was shut down due to the coronovirus, this was to say the least, disappointing.
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Date of stay: March 2020
2.0 of 5 bubblesValue
1.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Response from AngelaRogers, General Manager at Hotel Carmel
Responded 20 Apr 2020
Hello GandMLondonUK, Thank you for taking the time to post a review from a recent stay with us. We very much appreciate your feedback both positive and constructive. I'm so sorry we did not accommodate your late check out request and understand your disappointment. We owe you a sincere apology. for that as it was a more than reasonable request. We will do a better job in the future. Thank you for bringing that situation to my attention. Wishing you safe travels always, Angela
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ianandkaren29 wrote a review Feb 2020
London, United Kingdom
2.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights to visit Los Angeles and upon arrival, there is compulsory valet parking. The location was very close to the sea and Santa Monica pier and excellent transport links into Los Angeles. The room we were allocated was very noisy due to the generators and A/C units so we asked to be relocated which the staff did with no fuss at all. From outside, the hotel looks lovely , however once inside, it is evident that the whole place is very tired and urgently requires updating, The corridors had a strange odour this may have been due to the very worn carpets, rooms do not have coffee machines meaning you have to leave the hotel to get refreshments. Overall would rather have stayed in another hotel even if this meant higher cost.
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Date of stay: January 2020
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
2.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Room Tip: Try not to have a 'run of house' room if at all possible!
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Response from AngelaRogers, General Manager at Hotel Carmel
Responded 8 Feb 2020
Hello Lanandkaren29, Thank you for taking some time to post a review from a current stay with us at Hotel Carmel. We welcome and appreciate all feedback and respect your opinions and observations. Your review helps us identify our opportunities to improve the guest experience and plan for future improvements. We also appreciate your mention of our location in relation to being close to the beach, Santa Monica Pier, and local transportation options. Wishing you safe and exciting travels always, Team Hotel Carmel.
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Wingstomydreams wrote a review Feb 2021
Portland, Oregon
2.0 of 5 bubbles
PROS: excellent location in Santa Monica. Close to the beach. Very clean. “Affordable” in comparison to other hotels in the area.
CONS: because of its location, it is very loud at night (traffic and people screaming). The hotel itself has thin walls and one can hear absolutely everything. The entire hotel is very very dated, the room with one queen bed is extremely small. Only 2 feet from the end of the bed to the wall! The bed is super uncomfortable , like sleeping on the floor. Covid aside, the room has ZERO amenities (no coffee maker, no refrigerator, no microwave or plastic disposable cups). At this time there is no housekeeping service, I personally was not even offered new towels ( 3 nights) or garbage pick up service. There is a musty smell in the room and all around the hotel. If you are 20 and have no problems sleeping at night .... then stay here.
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Erik Burkhart, General Manager at Hotel Carmel
Responded 28 Feb 2021
Wingstomdreams, Thank you for taking time to post a review from a recent stay with us at Hotel Carmel. We really appreciate your mention of our location and pricing value that makes Hotel Carmel a great option for a visit to Santa Monica. We apologize for not meeting your standards of room amenities. It's tough for us not to have those items as well. However, due to the pandemic we've decided it's best not to have items in the rooms. All guests are told at check-in that they can request additional toiletries, linen, and towels. We do offer Housekeeping services (trash pick-up, change bedding, restroom cleaning, etc) upon request only. It’s all about Safety for both guests and team members. We are in the process of looking into placing all of the amenities back in the rooms. Our hotel also have several restaurants and a deli on property where you can get breakfast/lunch/dinner, coffee, tea, water, etc. We do offer order-to go and we will be adding our Room Service options back as soon as the County will let us.
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tkarnold wrote a review Nov 2022
Carlsbad, California
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I came to town for the American Film Market, and didn’t feel like spending $800 a night for a beachfront hotel room. I found this place for $335 - and I don’t think I will ever stay anywhere else when I come to Santa Monica. this is a classic boutique hotel, open since 1946 under the same name. It is all of one block from the beach, with the lobby so beautiful you want to take pictures and rooms that are comfortable, clean and spacious. I slept better in this bed than I do in my bed at home. And the staff is wonderful, especially Dimitri at the front desk. He made me feel like a valued friend, and had great recommendations for restaurants. If you book directly with the hotel, there’s no “resort fee,” and parking is $20 a night – less than half what it is at the pricey beachfront hotels. I’ve stayed at some of the fancy beachfront hotels before, but even if the price was the same I believe I would still choose the Hotel Carmel - it’s just such a cool, and such a wonderful, place.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from H B, General Manager at Hotel Carmel
Responded 19 Nov 2022
Dear tkarnold, Thank you for your kind words on your recent stay and happy to hear you enjoyed your stay in our historic hotel with improvements on their way and your feedback was very valuable to continue working on our service. Hope you had a great journey back.
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Garysmith2301 wrote a review Feb 2020
Lancashire, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Hotel Carmel is situated in a perfect location in Santa Monica, one block from 3rd St and two blocks from the beach.
Very good value but the hotel is a little “tired”.
It’s clean and the beds are comfortable
Recommend.
One issue is $30+ valet charge. It’s convenient but there’s a public car park next door for $20 all day
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from AngelaRogers, General Manager at Hotel Carmel
Responded 17 Feb 2020
Hi Garysmith2301, Thank you for the awesome five bubble review from a recent stay with us at Hotel Carmel. I was thrilled to read your comments on our value, clean and comfortable beds, and " perfect location". Thank you as well for your recommendation. I will share your feedback with our entire team. We would love to welcome you back to our hotel if your future travel plans include a return visit to the LA area. Wishing you safe and exciting raves always, Team Hotel Carmel.
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Paige Z wrote a review Oct 2021
3.0 of 5 bubbles
I visited Hotel Carmel over the summer for a fun trip with friends! We picked this hotel because we thought it was very nice looking, had a good deal on rooms, and it was a good distance away from the beach and other local restaurants.

Sad to report that when we showed up the front desk service was not very nice, our rooms weren't ready (even though it was past our check-in time), and they almost overcharged my friend's card before she caught it. The front desk workers really didn't care much about greeting us kindly, apologizing for making us wait 40 minutes for our room, and they just seemed like they didn't want to be working.

Overall, without the front desk service, the hotel was nice. Maybe they could think about switching their check-in services to digital/kiosk style.
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Date of stay: May 2021
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
2.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Response from H B, General Manager at Hotel Carmel
Responded 4 Jan 2022
Dear 49paigez, Thank you very much for sharing your experience and regret that the Service from the Front Desk was not as expected. I will share with the team your feedback and make sure the service is as it should be expected. We look forward to welcoming you again.
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Ellie Williamson wrote a review Nov 2022
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Great location but possibly the only thing the hotel has to offer. The rooms are extremely outdated - feels as though you're stepping back 25 years in time. The website photos are quite misleading, they definitely flatter the hotel more than they should!

The first room we were allocated the heating didn't work. They did offer a change with no hassle (upon going to reception the receptionist was straightening her hair) even in the new room the heating unit was extremely loud.

The hotel had a horrible smell to it, the smell lingered on our clothes when we moved to our next location. Staff generally okay, some receptionists were a lot more friendly and helpful than others. Porters and concerige really nice!

Parking was expensive.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from H B, General Manager at Hotel Carmel
Responded 21 Feb 2023
Dear Ellie287991, Thank you for sharing your experience with us and apologize that we have not met your experience on your recent stay. I will share your feedback with the team. I trust you have a great trip back home.
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Barb D wrote a review Nov 2022
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Hotel Carmel has a great convenient location to dining, entertainment and the beach. Overall the hotel is average and a fair price for the location. The rooms have been updated and clean however the bathrooms are tiny with limited counter space. The elevator is tiny and fits one or two people with luggage comfortably at best. The front desk staff were nice but not overly friendly.

The lobby and common areas could all stand to be updated as they give off a very 1970 vibe.

The overall value of the hotel and the location make up for the lack of common area updating and the rooms and beds are very comfy which was a lovely surprise.
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Date of stay: August 2022
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip: Ask for a room on higher floors
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Response from H B, General Manager at Hotel Carmel
Responded 21 Feb 2023
Dear Barbd939, Thank you for sharing your experience on your recent stay with us. As we are going through our improvement phase I appreciate your feedback which I will share with the team. I hope you have a great journey back home.
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Dennise H wrote a review Oct 2023
1.0 of 5 bubbles
This hotel was very disappointing! I was expecting much more! The room was very small and I had a huge problem getting it cleaned! I arrived on Saturday and after numerous complaints the room was finally cleaned late Tuesday afternoon! They did offer to change my room on Monday night as all the cleaning staff had gone home but this was definitely not convenient for me. There are renovations happening so there was a lot of noise through the day. The hotel has no concierge and they could not even offer me a map of the area when I arrived. There is also no cafe, restaurant or laundry facilities. When I asked if there was a laundromat nearby, I was told no but they recommended a company, called Fresh Fold Laundry, that would pick up my laundry and return it 24 hours later. The price seemed expensive at $3 US per pound plus a service fee of $9.99 US but I thought I did not have that much and it should not be too bad. However my laundry did not get returned until 48 hours later and my cotton laundry bag that I had sent the laundry in was missing! This bag was very precious to me as I had bought it in India several years before! I reported it to the front desk but they said they had no affiliation with the company and really just did not care! I insisted they ring the laundry company who denied any knowledge of my bag, even though the person on the front desk verified they she accepted the laundry in that bag! On top of that they charged me $65 US which equated to $106 Australian! Also the clothes that were returned were not clean! When I questioned this I was told it was a "fluff and fold" service and if I had wanted detailed cleaning I should have requested it for an additional fee!!
Another thing I was not aware of with this hotel was they charge a destination fee of an additional $23 US per day! Apparently this is normal in some US hotels to cover use of facilities, but this hotel does not have any!! Sadly this hotel caused my holiday across America to end in a very negative way! As a senior woman of 71 years travelling alone, I could not wait to home!
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Date of stay: October 2023
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
1.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Do not stay at this hotel! Spend a little more but get a lot more!
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Response from henri birmele, Owner at Hotel Carmel
Responded 11 Oct 2023
Dear 446Denniseh, Thank you for being our guest and sharing your experience as we are going through our improvement plan. I regret that we did not meet your expectations on your recent stay. The Laundry company we are working with is a local business and allows our guests to get their Laundry picked up in the morning and returned in the afternoon we are constantly looking for new services we can offer to our guests and will forward your feedback and will look into the bag you are mention. Our team wishes you a safe journey back home.
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Marilyn A wrote a review May 2022
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Google review summary
3.4
Fair
449 reviews
Rooms
2.3
Location
4.4
Service
3.2
What guests are saying
""Good place and nice atmosphere but a bit overpriced for the small portions.""
"Good price for the area, definitely dated, and good service."
"Found insects within the bed sheets, staff dont help with much."
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Marilyn Arroyo
1/5
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WORST SERVICE EXPERIENCE. I would not recommend Hotel Carmel. I am frustrated with this place because I wanted to like Hotel Carmel, it's quaint and had character but the customer service was the worst I've received, hope to never experience again. I paid third party, arrived May 14-15 and took a loong time to check in, which is fine, I wasn't in a rush, but it was strange that I had to fill everything once more, provide my card and ID (standard). Once in the room, concierge came up and told me he had to swiped my card and charge me since he had not (despite having paid third party which had already been reiterated and confirmed downstairs). Figured it was for deposit. Wrong, charged for much more than I had already paid for the night, which was substantial. Then went downstairs and showed the transaction, another concierge assisted, reversed the transaction but took a looong time, guys I'm not kidding you, and I am patient. Told me the valet for $38 (it said $25 valet on my email receipt with the 3rd party but oh well) and resort fee will be waived once I check out. The next morning I mention it to the lady and she was oblivious, said it was already charged, she wasn't aware and I would need to speak to the the concierge, manager that night. I asked for a written email since I didn't want to go through the hassle a third time when I called, she did not want to, although it's a standard method of documentation amongst customer and company. Between the lack of communication, professionalism, training, documentation, process, it's a zero star.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Erik Burkhart, General Manager at Hotel Carmel
Responded 26 May 2022
Dear 161Marilyana, Thank you for sharing your experience and I'm disappointed to hear about your experience and appreciate if you could reach out to us and ask for the General Manager to connect with you. We are striving for much better than your experience and it is disappointing that we feel short of that.
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Rob C asked a question Aug 2022
Dereham, United Kingdom19 contributions6 helpful votes
Is it possible to get an email address? I've tried reservations@hotelcarmelcom but got no response
Alibingo asked a question Sept 2017
Hartlepool, United Kingdom8 contributions11 helpful votes
Is there free parking
Answer from Beverly1958
London, United Kingdom23 contributions32 helpful votes
No. It's valet parking. Think it's about $23 a night
HighestLoz asked a question Mar 2017
Wellington, New Zealand128 contributions42 helpful votes
What is the easiest/cheapest way to get from LAX to Hotel Carmel?
Answer from NZJulie
Christchurch, New Zealand19 contributions14 helpful votes
Oops very late answer. We used Uber - quick and pretty cheap.
Answer from seaspirals
Arrawarra, Australia67 contributions44 helpful votes
No - we could see the lights on the pier from our room but no ocean views
Answer from DebraLeigh17
Brisbane, Australia65 contributions39 helpful votes
Agree with above, we used Uber in LA and they were great!
Andy wrote a tip 7 Oct
London, United Kingdom38 contributions1 helpful vote
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Plenty of restaurants, bars of all types within walking distance. Oh, and of course, the receptionist recommended the Cheesecake Factory LOL !!!"
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Belinda C wrote a tip Jul 2024
Sydney, Australia15 contributions5 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"Only stay if it isn’t a weekend"
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Vicki D wrote a tip Mar 2024
Brisbane, Australia111 contributions3 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"There is valet parking which is so quick and efficient but if you were on a budget there are parking places close by."
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Karlie F wrote a tip Mar 2024
13 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
"Great location "
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paulina g wrote a tip Jan 2024
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
"NEVER STAY IN THIS HOTEL. THE WORST"
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PRICE RANGE
€154 - €261 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
carmel hotel santa monica, hotel carmel santa monica, carmel santa monica
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSanta MonicaSanta Monica
NUMBER OF ROOMS
90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Carmel
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Carmel?
Nearby attractions include Santa Monica Yacht Harbor Sign (0.3 km), Santa Monica Place (0.1 km), and Santa Monica Farmers Market (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Carmel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a concierge, and a 24 hour front desk.
Is parking available at Hotel Carmel?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and paid private parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Carmel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa, and True Food Kitchen.
Is Hotel Carmel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.4 km away from the centre of Santa Monica.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Carmel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and German.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Carmel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Will Rogers State Historic Park (4.8 km), Annenberg Community Beach House (2.0 km), and Los Angeles California Temple (7.1 km).
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