Los Angeles Hotel Guide. Hotels in Downtown Santa Monica, Los Angeles, United States of America

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Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
7.8 out of 10, Good, (892)
"Very cute!! Super close to the pier and restaurants. "
Canada
Scott
The price is €181
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Beach nearby
Sea Blue Hotel

Sea Blue Hotel

Sea Blue Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"Staff was very kind and helpful. "
United States
Martha
Sea Blue Hotel
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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Great location; enjoyed cafe:)"
United States
Astrid
The price is €210
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Monica
Lobby
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel

HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (834)
"Great place to stay"
United States
logan
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel
Beach
Ocean View Hotel

Ocean View Hotel

Ocean View Hotel
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1012)
"Good place to stay. "
United States
Sergio Osorio
The price is €197
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Ocean View Hotel
Front of property
Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel

Hotel Carmel
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1140)
"The staff was friendly, the room was comfortable and clean and the location was great. "
Australia
Courtney
Hotel Carmel
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll In Shower) | Living area
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica

Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1136)
"Great place to stay close to beach and amenities "
United States
Hayriye
The price is €186
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection

Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (381)
"The staff was courteous and the room was spotless."
United States
Robert
The price is €308
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Sandbourne Santa Monica, Autograph Collection
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Shore Hotel

Shore Hotel

Shore Hotel
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1008)
"Clean room, friendly staff "
United States
John
The price is €294
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Shore Hotel
View from room
Viceroy Santa Monica

Viceroy Santa Monica

Viceroy Santa Monica
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"absolute loved our stay at this property"
Canada
Marco
The price is €345
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Viceroy Santa Monica
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
The Eden

The Eden

The Eden
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (216)
"Nice staff, great location "
United States
Ross
The price is €309
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
The Eden
Restaurant
The Georgian Hotel

The Georgian Hotel

The Georgian Hotel
4.5 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (341)
"Room was excellent. View was great. Decorations were very nice. All perfect"
United States
Daniel
The price is €446
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
The Georgian Hotel
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, laptop workspace
The Pierside Santa Monica

The Pierside Santa Monica

The Pierside Santa Monica
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1483)
"Great location, clean hotel and comfortable rooms."
United States
David Houze
The price is €349
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan
The Pierside Santa Monica
Snack bar
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites

Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
4.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1314)
"Great hotel"
United States
jorge Alzaga
The price is €295
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites
Outdoor pool
Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
5.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (775)
"Great hotel "
United States
Elaine
The price is €524
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
Outdoor pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Regent Santa Monica Beach

Regent Santa Monica Beach

Regent Santa Monica Beach
5.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (53)
"The room was great and the staff was very friendly and professional. I truly enjoyed my stay. "
United States
Monica
The price is €1,074
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Regent Santa Monica Beach
Beach/ocean view
Shutters on the Beach

Shutters on the Beach

Shutters on the Beach
5.0 star property
Downtown Santa Monica
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (731)
"Exceptional room, service and location. "
United States
Kevin
Shutters on the Beach
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | View from room
Hampton Inn & Suites LAX El Segundo

Hampton Inn & Suites LAX El Segundo

Hampton Inn & Suites LAX El Segundo
3.0 star property
13.5 km from Downtown Santa Monica
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1282)
"Clean hotel, friendly staff, and great breakfast! "
United States
Christian
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Hampton Inn & Suites LAX El Segundo
Exterior
Fairfield Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo

Fairfield Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo

Fairfield Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo
3.0 star property
13.9 km from Downtown Santa Monica
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (4854)
"Clean room, staff and great breakfast to start our day! "
United States
William E
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Fairfield Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo
Terrace/patio
Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo

Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo

Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo
3.0 star property
14.1 km from Downtown Santa Monica
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (2922)
"The stay was good and staff was friendly. "
United States
Jesse
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Monica

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Top Downtown Santa Monica Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Universal Hotel

Sheraton Universal Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, friendly staff and great service. Stayed here twice and I will continue to pick the Sheraton universal. The front desk staff, David helped me when I was in need of a room for an extra night and he made sure i was taken care of! "
Payton 5-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Sheraton Universal Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Santa Monica like?
Travellers to Santa Monica's Downtown Santa Monica neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Experience the best of Downtown Santa Monica with a visit to Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier during your trip.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown Santa Monica?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Regent Santa Monica Beach is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Monica. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Santa Monica Beach, and it offers a full-service spa and 2 bars. Other favourite options in the area include The Eden and The Georgian Hotel.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Santa Monica area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Monica, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 75 Downtown Santa Monica hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Monica, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Downtown Santa Monica.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Santa Monica?
Ocean Avenue, Pacific Park and Heal the Bay Aquarium are fun stops for the whole family while you're in Downtown Santa Monica. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier are some other places worth a visit. Venice Beach, Third Street Promenade and City Garage Theatre are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Santa Monica. When you're sightseeing in Santa Monica, Fidelity Arts and Laemmle Theatres Monica Film Center are also worth a stop.
How can I get around Downtown Santa Monica and the greater Santa Monica area?
Ready to get out and explore the city? Downtown Santa Monica Station is the closest metro station.

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