Members-only rates
4.6 / 5 Excellent

The Ambrose

The Ambrose
The Ambrose – Santa Monica, CA
The Ambrose – Santa Monica, CA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About The Ambrose

Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, this environmentally-friendly, boutique Los Angeles hotel offers an on-site 24-hour fitness center and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Santa Monica Pier and 3rd Street Promenade are 5 minutes’ drive away. Healthy and local selections are offered in the mini-bar. The contemporary rooms feature guest bathrobes and include work desks with comfortable chairs. The Ambrose hotel offers free transportation within 3.1 mi of Ambrose Hotel. Guests can also hire a hybrid car from the hotel desk or cycle to the Pacific Ocean on a free bicycle. An on-site library and local guest laundry and dry cleaning services are offered. The Ambrose offers in-room dining options from 7 AM to 7PM. . Guests can order off a daily menu and enjoy a hot healthy meal in the comfort of their room. The Getty Museum is 15 minutes’ drive away from the hotel. Los Angeles International Airport is 10 miles away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 997 reviews
  • Engine customer Oct 2026

    Clean and top notch

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    New and clean

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Really nice luxurious hotel, very clean and well kept. Very friendly staff, I would absolutely recommend this hotel to friends, top class!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Clean, modern, great location, and staff was super friendly and helpful. Truthfully everything was wonderful and we really had a great experience. We did wish they had a pool but that’s just us being picky. Overall amazing staff and facility.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Nice hotel!

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The AC was pretty noisy and difficult to regulate, but honestly we were just grateful to have AC that night. The bigger issue was in the bathroom. A piece of the towel cabinet suddenly fell off and landed on my foot. When I looked at it afterward, it appeared the panel had literally been held together with tape. Thankfully I was okay, but we were staying with our toddler and it was concerning to think about what could have happened if it had fallen on her. I told the front desk right away, and their response was disappointing. There was no apology or concern, just essentially, “Thanks for letting us know, we’ll have someone fix it for the next guest.” A simple “I’m sorry, are you okay?” would have gone a long way. We otherwise enjoyed the hotel, but I hope they take maintenance and guest safety concerns more seriously.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The location was great and the facilities very good. The room was very comfortable and large The rooms were cleaned once per 3 days. I expected daily cleaning for that price

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    I especially enjoyed relaxing, reading, drinking coffee, and being served breakfast with my family on the outdoor patio.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    This place was just fantastic. Staff were absolutely the best.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Location quiet bed comfy Door to bathroom terrible - didn’t slide shut well at all

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Private security gate for parking

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    Hotel is located in a great area, large rooms with friendly front desk staff. Housekeeping has to be requested and it’s very minimal at best - change of towels and garbage emptied.

  • Engine customer Sep 2026

    The ambience was beautiful. The staff was beyond accommodating superfast with any request. We didn’t like there wasn’t a pool, but there’s a lot of common areas where you can. Relax and enjoy the sun. It was understanding why they didn’t have a pool considering it’s in a residential area and close to the beach

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location. Clean, well-designed, well-maintained room. Helpful staff. The morning coffee bar and afternoon happy hour are much appreciated amenities. Variety of comfortable seating indoors both outdoors. I will be back, for sure.

Frequently asked questions about The Ambrose

Does The Ambrose have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Ambrose offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Ambrose offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at The Ambrose.
Does The Ambrose have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Ambrose offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Ambrose have a fitness center?
Yes, The Ambrose features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is The Ambrose located, and how walkable is the area?
The Ambrose is located at 1255 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404. With a Walk Score of 92, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Ambrose
  • Santa Monica Airport 2.1 mi
  • University of California, Los Angeles 3.6 mi
  • 20th Century Studios 4.4 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport 7.4 mi
  • LAX Airport 7.6 mi
  • Hollywood Walk of Fame 9.2 mi
  • Dolby Theatre 9.5 mi

Why no public rates?

Hotel partners contractually require business-email verification before showing the negotiated B2B rate. Hotel partners offer Engine exclusive business-traveler rates that aren't available to the public.

100% free and without commitment. Leave anytime.

Unlock exclusive rates