The Ambrose

3.5 star property
Hotel with 24-hour fitness, near Santa Monica Beach

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Library
Reception
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Front of property
In the heart of Santa Monica, The Ambrose offers a tranquil retreat with a garden and library. Start your day with breakfast, grab a coffee from the café or take advantage of bicycle rentals to explore nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Breakfast available
  • Free beach shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The current price is HK$1,989
HK$2,608 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Traditional Studio, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Traditional King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Traditional Double- 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

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

Traditional Studio, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

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

  • Santa Monica College - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Venice Beach - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center - 7 min drive - 6.0 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 & 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 University of California, Los Angeles. Guests can enjoy the 24-hour fitness centre, or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. 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

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Hotel size

    • 77 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions

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

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

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • Secured covered on-site self-parking (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Off-site

    • Free beach shuttle
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • 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
  • 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
  • Bathrobes 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
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • 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 45 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

Ambrose Hotel Santa Monica
Ambrose Hotel
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 45 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.

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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

Popular mentions

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Location
Parking
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Lobby
Amenities
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What guests liked

  • The property offers convenient and secure parking, with some guests also appreciating the free car service within a three-mile radius. (5 reviews)
  • The property offers a charming dining area with a perfect menu, and nearby restaurants and a bakery/restaurant across the street meet guests' needs. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clean and friendly hotel
Erin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel! Excellent location and very clean and spacious rooms.
Sue, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Front desk staff friendly and helpful
Christina, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The hotel staff was friendly and cordial, the hotel was clean and cozy.
Joseph, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice staff, nice gym, large rooms
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had a really lovely stay at this hotel. The place was really clean and amenities were updated. The staff was so kind and accommodating. Will definitely be returning and recommending to family and friends.
Danielle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved the car service and the bakery across the street
Aishwarya, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

10/10
Amy, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A great hotel perfectly located for exploring Santa Monica.
Clive, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Great stay will come again
Johnathan, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay, great property, great staff.
joseph, 7-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Always enjoy My stay at the Ambrose.
Carol, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We loved our stay at The Ambrose! The service was impeccable, great perks (coffee, wine, bikes, Tesla…), and our room was great. We definitely hope to be back!
Susannah, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent place to stay. The front desk people were amazing.
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel in Santa Monica. Pricey but worth it. Many aspects of a lux hotel in an average location. Room was clean and the staff really friendly.
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Love this hotel! We will be back!
Jean, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very friendly staff and incredibly accommodating! Excellent restaurant suggestions and many places to sit comfortably and chat while outside the room. Will absolutely be back!
Wendy, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Updated, nice staff, great location !
Kathy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The hotel is very nice and it offers a variety of amenities.
Maryory, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Incredibly beautiful property, great location, safe, Tartine is right across the hotel!
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely perfect! Friendly staff. Great location, comfortable bed,complementary coffee, wine an beer. Excellent stay.
Mary, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The room was spacious and comfortable.
Brenda, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely and quiet.
Elizabeth, 4-night trip