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The Ambrose Hotel

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#2 of 32 hotels in Santa Monica
Description: Upscale boutique hotel with arts-crafts design and Asian inspiration - 5 minutes from beach, heart of Santa Monica.
  • Address
    1255 20th St
    at Arizona Santa Monica
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 217 traveller reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4.5 based on 143 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 141 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 144 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 144 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 51 reviews Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 60% based on 154 reviews Older Travellers
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Reviews of The Ambrose Hotel

( 1-10 of 218 )
2 Jul 2008

Just returned from a 2 night stay at the Ambrose with my 6 year old son. The pros: 1. The price for this often overpriced area. 2. Free, safe parking. 3. The yummy breakfast. 4. The "green" practices (recycling in the rooms) 5. Easy place to launch a trip to Getty or beaches and avoid the freeway snarl. (But not... more

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4 of 5 stars
Wilmington, North Carolina
26 Apr 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

If you are looking for the Santa Monica experience, this probably isn't for you. The Ambrose is 20 blocks from the ocean. So, if you are a first time visitor you may want to choose the Georgian, Shutters, Casa del Mar or Viceroy. These locations will give you immediate ocean views and proximity to the board walk. ON THE OTHER... more

23 Apr 2008

Everything was good about this hotel. The hotel itself is a visual delight. It has a very nice feel to the common rooms where a very nice breakfast is served in the morning. The room was good although it overlooked what appeared to be a hospital. Staff were uniformly friendly and helpful. Aveda bath supplies are a plus. While very... more

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5 of 5 stars
San Diego
7 Apr 2008

I had initially made a reservation online for Friday night which I had to cancel because I was ill. I called the hotel on Saturday morning and booked Saturday night. I arrived about an hour before the 3pm check-in time but there was no problem getting a room. Arts and Crafts style is very well done here, love the Asian... more

25 Mar 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I chose The Ambrose for our stay in Santa Monica on the occasion of our son's wedding. We could not have been more pleased. Our premier studio included a comfortable king bed, relaxing chaise and two balconies. One of the balconies was enormous with a gas fireplace and table, chairs, and lounger. We had a very large... more

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4 of 5 stars
Washington
22 Mar 2008

My wife & I stayed at the The Ambrose for three nights. We liked the hotel's style a lot. It's located in a quiet residential area of Santa Monica. It's within reasonable walking distance of shops, restaurtants & a great coffee spot called Peet's. It's a far walk to the beach though. You're better off driving. It's about a five-minute... more

13 Mar 2008

My teen daughter and I stayed here for 2 nights during some glorious October weather. Check-in was easy and the hotel was very calm and peaceful. The staff wasn't super friendly, but not rude either - just kind of perfunctory. The room was gorgeous and the toiletries were yummy. The beds super comfy and the air controls were most responsive.... more

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3 of 5 stars
Denver, Colorado, USA
3 Mar 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

There's much to appreciate about The Ambrose. The free underground parking is a great feature, as is the generous and delicious breakfast buffet served in the hotel lobby and sitting area. I also like that The Ambrose is an environmentally conscious property, is tastefully decorated, and exudes a zen like ambiance. Yet, despite these good aspects, I don't love staying... more

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4 of 5 stars
Houston
19 Feb 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed at the Ambrose February 15th - 18th and LOVED it! Perks: free garage parking with super easy access to the hotel elevators (you can go straight from the parking garage to your floor!), free breakfast in the morning with GREAT spread, gym, and free wireless internet access in every room. We stayed in room 215... more

15 Jan 2008
1/4 found this review helpful

Being a totally green hotel, I expected the Ambrose to be truly relaxing and earthy. I was dissapointed, as it felt quite cold and unwelcoming. At check-in we were not told anything about their shuttle service or the gym that they had. The rooms were nice, clean and spacious, but felt quite business-like. Complimentary breakfast was really good though. I... more

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Address: 1255 20th St, at Arizona Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA 90404