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The Ambrose

3.5 star property
Eco-certified Santa Monica hotel in Mid-City with a 24-hour fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Gym
The price is NZ$571
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

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

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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

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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

Santa Monica

At The Ambrose you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Santa Monica Beach and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Santa Monica Pier. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LED TVs. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour fitness centre and a business centre. Added amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Mid-City hotel include University of California, Los Angeles and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

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 centre
The Ambrose offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified The Ambrose. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Santa Monica hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 77 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2003
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
The Ambrose offers 77 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

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

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.

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Secured, covered 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ambrose?

The Ambrose offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ambrose?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ambrose on 29 Dec 2024 start from NZ$511.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Ambrose?

Yep, The Ambrose has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 39 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Ambrose?

The closest beach to The Ambrose is Santa Monica Beach (2.6 km).

Is The Ambrose family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free bike rentals and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Ambrose is a hit with families.

Does The Ambrose serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ambrose?

No, The Ambrose does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ambrose?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Ambrose?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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