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The Ambrose

3.5 star property

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

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 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Studio, 2 Queen Beds

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional King | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Traditional King

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds | Terrace/patio

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Double- 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Double- 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Double- 2 Queen Beds

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Studio, 1 King Bed

Traditional Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Traditional Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 11.2 mi (18 km) from Kia Forum.

What's nearby

  • UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica - 8 min walk
  • Third Street Promenade - 3 min drive
  • Santa Monica Pier - 5 min drive
  • Santa Monica Beach - 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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 39 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 25 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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

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. 542 out of 787 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 787 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 787 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 787 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 787 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

Natascha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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 traveler

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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