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The Ambrose

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Library
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | Terrace/patio
Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
1255 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90404
  • Providence St. John's Health Center
    3 min walk
  • UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica
    8 min walk
  • Santa Monica College
    3 min drive
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    35 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional King

Traditional King | Bathroom

Traditional King

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | Terrace/patio

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Double- 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Double- 2 Queen Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Monica

With a stay at The Ambrose in Santa Monica (Mid-City), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Santa Monica Pier and 7 minutes from Santa Monica Beach. .This eco-certified hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Venice Beach and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Hollywood Boulevard.

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 3 min drive
  • Santa Monica Pier - 5 min drive
  • Santa Monica Beach - 7 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center - 7 min drive
  • Venice Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • 17th Street/SMC Station - 13 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 18 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 35 min drive

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

Eco-certified Santa Monica hotel in Mid-City with a 24-hour fitness center
The Ambrose offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Monica hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 77 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 55-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the complimentary beach shuttle.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Secured covered self parking on site (USD 39 per night)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Local area shuttle
  • Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–1:00 PM: USD 5-25 per person
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Free bike hire

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 33.41 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room safe
  • Shuttle service

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 25 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 39 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:30 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

The Ambrose Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 541 out of 786 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 786 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 786 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 786 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 786 reviews" "

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 Good

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy staying at the Ambrose. It is close to all, property is clean and beds are comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

cem

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Giulia

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine
Sorta basic for what they charge. Bed not comfy but it was clean and trendy feeling.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nelson, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy My stay at the Ambrose.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

wilf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kait

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay will be back ! staff was very accommodating and room was spacious and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aja, Bronx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel perfectly located for exploring Santa Monica.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very serene, zen-like and immaculately kept. Will stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfectly lovely stay in Santa Monica
Perfect stay at the Ambrose - conveniently located in a residential area of SM, which means you get to avoid tourists, traffic and parking pains while getting the best of SM at your fingertips. We loved the 3-mile Tesla service and the lovely sitting areas in the lobby. Every morning we walked across the street for croissants and coffee at Tartine. Couldn’t recommend Ambrose more!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning every 3 days was fine but then the cleaning was not good. Price was very high.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024