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The Ambrose

3.5 star property
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Lobby lounge
Reception
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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1255 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90404
  • Place, Providence St. John's Health Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Monica College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬
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9.2 out of 10
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  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Traditional Studio, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Studio, 2 Queen Beds

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  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Ambrose

Along with a 24-hour fitness centre, this smoke-free hotel has a snack bar/deli and a 24-hour business centre. Free WiFi in public areas and a free beach shuttle are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and a meeting room are on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). 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.

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

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Ambrose. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free beach shuttle, plus a 24-hour gym.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Santa Monica Pier and 8 minutes from Santa Monica Beach
  • Free beach shuttle service
The Ambrose offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles. There's a snack bar/deli on site. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available.

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

This 3.5-star Santa Monica hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

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 45 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

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

More

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

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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 45 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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 arriving after 9:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

The Ambrose Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 866 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 866 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 866 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 866 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 866 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about this experience and stay was immaculate - clean room, friendly staff, anticipatory care - and I am so sad I forgot her name but she was a concierge and gave me a wake up call because I had a 530 AM taxi so she wanted to ensure I was all set for my trip and when the driver picked me up she told him to take good care of me. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shilpa

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
No attendance or service in the breakfast area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Pasadena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Hotel is in a perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron, Fresno

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, great location. Free coffee/tea available with oat milk as an option. Water in the lobby as well as bottle fill fountains on our floor. Refrigerator in the room. They will accept food deliveries at the concierge. These are the little things that made our stay easier than other places we have stayed at in the past.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Yusuke

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with partner
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Durango

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin, los angeles

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the heart of Santa Monica!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Bonnie

Disliked: Staff & service
The staff were not friendly. The keys only worked once and then we had to get new ones. Parking was expensive. The bed was just ok. The room was just ok. The worst two parts were the extra fees of $89 charged when we checked out for absolutely nothing and the rainhead shower head that didn't get us clean. No pressure or wand. Poor design! It came out to over $550 for one overnight stay plus the parking fee. We used no amenities. We were very disappointed. When I asked about the last minute fees, the desk clerk was rude.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dylan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alec

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Ambrose was okay but not worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wenna

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025