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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 968 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Lovely lobby, bar and patio. Good gym, nice location. Access to free bike hire and in-house driver within 3 miles. Happy hour between 5-7 with complimentary beer and wine. Good food on the menu which runs 7am-7pm. No barrister style coffee available - had to go over the road for take away. No laundry room either which would have been really useful.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The room was nice; the downstairs lobby and outdoor sitting areas were exceptionally nice. We were most grateful for the driving experience the hotel offered; and NOELLE was wonderful as a driver. Our room had a very small and limited window, which was a bit of a disappointment, but not a major one.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I always enjoy staying at the Ambrose not only due to the location but because the rooms are always clean, bed is very confortable and the place is always very accomodating in every way.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Place was built to be in automatic. Staff very un polite rooms area very nice

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The staff was helpful, the public areas were very welcoming, and the location was very accommodating.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location, clean, friendly and helpful staff. Needed to book this hotel last minute due to an accommodation change and it was easy to find what I needed and book it. No pool

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Beautiful stay! About a 10 minute drive to the pier and perfect stay. Came on an anniversary trip and this hotel was the best! Property is super nice. It's a small hotel with only about couple floors. Front desk staff are so sweet and helpful. The lobby is so well taken care of and cute. Outdoor seating with shade and a beautiful bar. Rooms are very clean and comfortable with great lighting in the bathrooms. There is plenty of street parking on and around the block and also parking available at the hotel for a fee. Overall an amazing stay and would absolutely recommend to anyone!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Clean , nice calm location Price

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It was beautiful, spacious, and the staff were really wonderful. Food was excellent! The pillows were so thick and hard that I had to remove a pillow case to put it on one of the feather stuffed decorative pillows from the couch. Never have I experienced that before at a hotel. Also, there should be a door to separate the toilet area from the rest of the bathroom, and a fan in the toilet area for odor reasons.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Staff was amazing. Ill stay here next trip back.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The Ambrose is great: nice rooms, great staff, fun happy hour. We ordered some things to eat during happy hour which were yummy. The hotel is across the street from Tartine, which is a fabulous breakfast/lunch place.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Very easy place to stay, loved the front patio layout for hanging out and eating! Lots of places to eat and grocery store nearby, plus a bus line that takes you to the beach.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Tastefully furnished, clean and well maintained. A bit far to attractions as it’s located in a neighborhood area.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Car and drivers were phenomenal. Clean hotel, helpful staff. The only thing I didn’t like about this hotel was lack of children’s amenities and that it wasn’t ocean front.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Pristine. Comfortable room and really cozy front patio lounge.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    1. Welcoming staff 2. Happy hour with a good variety of wine to choose from 3. Free Tesla charger in the parking garage 1. Very loud A/C. Had to turn it off for a sound sleep 2. Parking fee is expensive. $55/day with additional 18% city tax 3. Location: close to a hospital ER and can often hear the ambulance alarm.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Amazing property, staff and amenities. The rooms were lovely, quiet, immaculate and beds were comfy. Staff was so accommodating and kind. Happy hour was a very nice touch. Can't wait to come back

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 91, 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

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