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A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, seating, and a view of an airplane.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large black pillar, and a patterned floor.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a coffee station.
A modern bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a long counter with bar stools, and a clean, contemporary design.

1. Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
Westchester
United States
Zhuowen
€138
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with a city view.
A Holiday Inn hotel building with a beige facade, multiple windows, and a prominent green logo.
A bar area with a menu board, a beer glass, and food items like burgers and tacos.
A white Holiday Inn LAX Airport shuttle bus parked at a terminal entrance.

2. Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
Westchester
United States
Veronica
€137
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
A lush garden with a pathway leading to a building with a white fence.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and potted plants.
A poolside area with two wicker chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a potted plant.
A modern lobby with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

3. Hotel Burbank

Hotel Burbank
Downtown Burbank
United States
Jesse
€162
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel Burbank
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a visible menu board.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, two large vases, and a sofa with a coffee table.
A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV screen.
An outdoor patio area with tables draped in golden cloth, surrounded by palm trees and a building in the background.

4. Sonesta Select Los Angeles Torrance South Bay

Sonesta Select Los Angeles Torrance South Bay
Torrance
United States
Wesley
€112
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sonesta Select Los Angeles Torrance South Bay
A dining area with a table set for four, large windows offering a city view.
A modern living room with a sofa, a green armchair, a coffee table with a plant, and a wooden accent wall.
A modern hotel with a vertical facade, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern living room with a marble wall, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

5. Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd

Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
Westchester
United States
Channel
€145
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and string lights.
A modern hotel lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV screen, and a bar area with a menu board.
A modern hotel lobby with a marble bar, leather bar stools, and a large decorative mirror.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a menu display.

6. Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo

Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo
El Segundo
United States
Joyce
€118
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo
A restaurant interior with wooden booths, a counter, and hanging spherical light fixtures.
A restaurant interior with a crab decoration, a golden cat statue, and a counter with menus.
A rooftop pool with multiple lounge chairs and palm trees.
A spacious indoor area with a patterned carpet, ceiling lights, and a glass door entrance.

7. LA Crystal Hotel - Los Angeles Area

LA Crystal Hotel - Los Angeles Area
Compton
United States
Napoleon
€80
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
LA Crystal Hotel - Los Angeles Area
A modern reception area with a marble counter, wooden paneling, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring leather chairs, a glass table, and artwork on the walls.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, a grey sofa, a small armchair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

8. Best Western Plus Carriage Inn

Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
Van Nuys
United States
Steffanie
€131
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
A hotel with a courtyard entrance, palm trees, and multiple floors.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a cabinet.
A well-stocked snack bar with refrigerated and non-refrigerated sections, shelves with packaged goods, and a variety of beverages.
A modern dining area with glass walls, wooden furniture, and a flat-screen TV.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard

Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard
Westchester
Canada
Qing
€160
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard
A modern restaurant with a wooden floor, blue upholstered chairs, and a central island.
A hotel reception area with a 'Welcome the Golden State' sign, a reception desk, a coffee machine, and a self-service kiosk.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.
A well-maintained courtyard with a neatly trimmed lawn, various plants, and a modern building with large windows.

10. Hampton Inn by Hilton Los Angeles Airport LAX

Hampton Inn by Hilton Los Angeles Airport LAX
Lennox
United States
Valerie
€126
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Hampton Inn by Hilton Los Angeles Airport LAX
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and modern lighting fixtures.
A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent Sheraton sign, and a mountainous backdrop.
A banquet hall with round tables set for dining, gold chairs, and floral centerpieces.
A patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and potted plants.

11. Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel

Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel
Agoura Hills
United States
Vincent
€172
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a large window.
A modern indoor space with a dining area featuring round tables and chairs, a potted plant, and a stone pillar.
A hotel pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by multi-story buildings with balconies.
A modern building with a large glass entrance, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

12. Glendale Express Hotel Los Angeles

Glendale Express Hotel Los Angeles
Glendale
United States
Erynn
€117
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Glendale Express Hotel Los Angeles
A modern outdoor patio area with seating and a fire pit, surrounded by buildings and palm trees.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A modern lobby with a stone wall, multiple seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a glass railing on the upper level.
A bar area with multiple bar stools, a counter with a variety of bottles, and hanging pendant lights.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey

Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey
Marina del Rey
United States
Steven
€202
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey
A multi-level atrium with balconies, seating areas, and a central open space.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a glass-enclosed area.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, a patterned carpet, a sofa set, a coffee table, a blue armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a decorative plant.
A multi-level hotel interior with balconies, a central atrium, and a modern architectural design.

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport North

Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport North
Westchester
United States
Chase
€156
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport North
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign, featuring a modern architectural design with a red and beige facade, and a well-lit entrance area.
A spacious hotel lobby with a geometric patterned carpet, multiple chandeliers, and a central glass railing overlooking a seating area.
A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small table, a standing lamp, and a large window offering a city view.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles

Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles
Fox Hills
United States
Roseann
€159
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.
A courtyard with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a building with balconies.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a fireplace with candles, and a framed picture above the fireplace.

16. Belamar Hotel Manhattan Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Belamar Hotel Manhattan Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Tree Section
United States
Patience
€145
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Belamar Hotel Manhattan Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A modern bar area with wooden tables and benches, a bar counter with various bottles, and hanging pendant lights.
A hotel room with a dining area, red leather chairs, a wooden table, and a large window with a city view.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with a city view, and a flat-screen TV.
A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a green planter, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

17. USC Hotel

USC Hotel
University Park
United States
ALEJANDRA
€195
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
USC Hotel
A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a wooden coffee table, and a potted plant.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a TV, and a desk.
A distillery interior with copper stills, glassware, and a red velvet rope barrier.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a bed in the background.

18. Hollywood Hotel

Hollywood Hotel
Hollywood
United States
Elizabeth
€107
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Hollywood Hotel
A modern lobby with a reception desk, a yellow and green seating area, and a wooden wall.
A modern restaurant with a wooden dining area, a bar, and a kitchen visible in the background.
The exterior of the Redac Gateway Hotel with a modern design, featuring a flat roof, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a glass table, and potted plants.

19. Redac Gateway Hotel In Torrance

Redac Gateway Hotel In Torrance
Torrance
United States
Geraldine
€106
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Redac Gateway Hotel In Torrance
Lobby
A modern kitchen with a black countertop, wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave shelf, and a dishwasher.
A beach with people, a sandy shore, and buildings in the background.
Breakfast area

20. Royal Palace Westwood

Royal Palace Westwood
Westwood
United States
dina
€254
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Royal Palace Westwood
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Santa Monica?
Expedia customers speak highly of Hotel Carmel. It comes with a cafe and a memory foam mattress, and is around 0.32 kilometres south of the centre of Santa Monica. Shangri La At The Ocean is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located roughly 0.48 kilometres west of the downtown area, it offers a swimming pool and a restaurant.
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Relaxation is easy to find in 3-star hotels in Santa Monica. As well as comfortable surroundings, these more affordable properties come with a host of welcome amenities like free WiFi, tea or coffee maker and a gym. A 4-star hotel offers a more sophisticated experience with enhanced features such as an on-site spa, indoor or outdoor pool and more spacious rooms. No matter your preferred hotel type or budget, we have a perfect fit for you.

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