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Rob062 5 contributions
London, United Kingdom
Jun 26, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Checked in here online whilst on our honeymoon in California after struggling to find anywhere else in Santa Monica for the days we wanted to stay, we should have suspected why there was room at this particular inn. On checking in the manager was rude and spoke little English, he hid behind a security screen in the reception and barked... more

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TravelRealtist 1 contribution
Boulder, CO
May 31, 2009 | Trip type: Business

Wish I'd read thru all the previous reviews before booking here. Had reservation for non-smoking room. Was given smoke-stinky room in "annex" across the alley from main motel. Ashtray not even cleaned! Neither had much else. Mirrors dirty. Carpet dirty. Bathroom questionable. I didn't even stap into the shower. Crumbling walls. Louvred windows, and therefore terribly noisy. Backs against busy... more

Comfortable
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3 of 5 stars
Letsgolakers 2 contributions
Belli
May 19, 2009

Comfotable motel, close the beach and third Promenade (Santa Monica) Room with much place. Unfortunately, much sunlight inside the room in early morning more

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2 of 5 stars
ste_uk 3 contributions
Newcastle, England
Apr 19, 2009

walked into travelodge at 4pm = $180 for twin room, here = $70 including parking and wifi, building and room very old but we only used the room to get ready for night out and to sleep, comfortable and clean base, excellent location near pier. dont think i would stay again but given the circumstances of having just driven into... more

HORRIBLE
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1 of 5 stars
Carlita33 1 contribution
Lancaster
Apr 8, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We only stayed one night and that was enough to make us to never want to go back to that hotel. The front desk clerk was extremely rude and the rooms are not worth the price they charge. The bathroom was NOT clean at all and the bed sheets had stains on them. We called to get new sheets and... more

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5 of 5 stars
ashbud88 1 contribution
ashbud88
Mar 19, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

I read all the horrible reviews about the bathrooms, bedbugs, and A/C. and was a little horrified. But I was just using this place to sleep. Not to hang out in. The bathroom and room itself was absolutely clean. No bed bugs what so ever. And I believe those bugs probably were brought in from the beach. Its a great... more

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1 of 5 stars
cstars79 1 contribution
cstars79
Mar 16, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

I have heard this place was voted one of the "Ten Dirtiest Hotels in America". I believe they may lead the pack! Don't stay in this flophouse. Even if the location is good. The place is disgusting, infested with bed bugs and very unsafe. Check out some of the pics left by other travelers that made the same mistake I... more

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5 of 5 stars
humboldtfarmer 1 contribution
Fortuna, CA
Feb 28, 2009 | Trip type: Business

Join the common traveler. Just an old motor court next to the ocean. hear and see the ocean from your room. next to the best LA has to offer::: Resturants as does shopping for the best., abound as does the ferries wheel in your ever present view. Ride all day on the amusment park rollercoaster or any other one and... more

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5 of 5 stars
maiaand88 1 contribution
santa monica
Feb 12, 2009 | Trip type: Family

This is the best location you can get in santa monica!!! serisously is right next too the pier, and a 3 min walk to the shoppign street and view of the ocean!!!! it only cost 69 dollars a night!! what do you expect for 69 dollars a night, luxury hotell...no... the room is not perfect, but it has a king... more

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lbpayn 1 contribution
Carlsbad
Feb 8, 2009 | Trip type: Business
1/1 found this review helpful

The carpet in our first room was soaking wet. After seeing the condition of this room, we immediately went to the front desk to ask for a refund. The man at the desk told us it was too difficult to refund the money (they also have a policy that they won't refund your money after you check-in, so you are... more

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