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The Ambrose

3.5 star property
Hotel with 24-hour fitness, near Santa Monica Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Library
Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Breakfast available
  • Free beach shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The price is AU$506
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

Room options

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Traditional Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional King | Bathroom

Traditional King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | Terrace/patio

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Double- 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Double- 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Studio, 1 King Bed

Traditional Studio, 1 King Bed

Traditional Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1255 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90404

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Venice Beach - 16 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 32 min drive
  • Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal) - 33 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 35 min drive
  • Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 36 min drive
  • Burbank, CA (BUR-Hollywood Burbank) - 54 min drive
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Van Nuys Station - 20 min drive
  • Los Angeles Cal State Station - 23 min drive
  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 13 min walk
  • 26th Street/Bergamot Station - 19 min walk
  • Area shuttle
  • Free beach shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪DK's Donuts and Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tartine Santa Monica - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Goodboybob Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Ambrose

At The Ambrose, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Monica Pier and Santa Monica Beach. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout. Other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a snack bar/deli, free bike rentals and a beach shuttle. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is close by: 17th Street/SMC Station is only 13 minutes on foot.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 77 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
DONE

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
DONE

Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered on-site self-parking (USD 39 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
DONE

Off-site

    • Free beach shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free bike hire

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2003
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch LED TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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 33.41 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Concierge service
    • Fitness centre access
    • In-room safe
    • Shuttle service

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 25 per person
  • Late check-in between noon and 2:30 PM can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Covered self-parking costs USD 39 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Ambrose Hotel
Ambrose Hotel Santa Monica
Ambrose Santa Monica
The Ambrose Hotel
The Ambrose Santa Monica
The Ambrose Hotel Santa Monica

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ambrose offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Ambrose 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 The Ambrose?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Ambrose?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 39 per night. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ambrose?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at The Ambrose?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Hollywood Park Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Ambrose and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy amenities such as a 24-hour fitness centre and a garden.

The Ambrose Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Gail, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great service, nice stay
Wonderful experience at check in. Great service throughout. Property is in need of a little bit of a refresh in some ways as things look a tiny bit dinged up or fatigued. But overall a lovely stay.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Noisy rooms
The place is clean and in a very good location. Our room was facing the back alley and every morning at 6 AM we were woken up by very load banging noise of garbage collection trucks that banged the trash cans with such force that everything felt like falling apart. Heat/AC system has been very noisy too interrupting our sleep every time it tuned on or off. The white noise devices were totally useless in this environment. Getting a quiet room has been our only request prior to checking in.
Benjamin, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful!! Did not enjoy the perfume scent in the lobby area but otherwise terrific!
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Maureen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

cem, 6-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lots of reviews for other properties in the Santa Monica area mentioned un housed people being an issue so I was nervous, but that wasn’t an issue at all. The property was super quiet and peaceful. It’s right across the street from an amazing bakery too. I really enjoyed my stay here.
Kyle, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is very nice but there is a $39 fee to park each night and we are handicapped so we parked on the street using our placard.
Carol, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

When we checked in there was a squashed cockroach on the floor. When I went to get coffee the next morning the milk was sour and curdled. The electronics that were supposedly in the room either were not present or didn't work. Impossible to get the TV casting to work, and the white noise machine referred to on a card in the room wasn't even there. When we called to ask for one, the person at the front desk told US to come down and fetch it and then wasn't there when we actually came down. We had to wait for 15 mins with three other people who also needed service. And all this for $400+ a night. What a ripoff.
Giulia, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

anthony, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Regina, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Tanita, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ali, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Fine
Sorta basic for what they charge. Bed not comfy but it was clean and trendy feeling.
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lucas, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was spacious and comfortable.
Brenda, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nelson, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Always enjoy My stay at the Ambrose.
Carol, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel! We will be back!
Jean, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

wilf, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great place to stay will be back ! staff was very accommodating and room was spacious and clean
kait, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review