Not quite as "great" as some make it out to be, but certainly this is a good little find on the north side of Santa Monica. Room was very comfortable - clean, nice bed, linens, bathroom - and well appointed. They take the 'green" thing seriously and that also lends a nice overall vibe and a fresh feel. But here's... more

My partner and I stayed at The Ambrose for 2 nights at the end of a trip down the Pacific coast. We wanted to be well placed to visit Hollywood and the sights, while staying somewhere comfortable and not too expensive. According to the TripAdvisor reviews the Ambrose fit the requirements. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the room... more

Further to the reviews on tripadvisor and on looking at the hotels own website, I was thrilled to get a room here at New Year for a couple of nights. The Hotel is 'boutique' style and looks swish. It is clean. Staff are efficient if a wee bit supercilious in attitude. The room was pleasant enough and the bed was... more

We recently traveled to CA to look at colleges with our daughter and visit our son in LA. After much searching, we settled on The Ambrose Hotel in Santa Monica, a beautiful, Craftsman -style sanctuary in a quiet, residential neighborhood. For some reason this hotel did not come up in my web searches - I found it in a wonderful... more

This is a terrific hotel offering great value for money given the price of other properties in Santa Monica. We'd have little to add to the other positive reviews except that (i) the cotton sheets were very, very comfortable; (ii) the pastries at breakfast almost make up for the tiny space in which to eat them; (iii) free parking's a... more

Yes, like some of the other reviewers, I am puzzled by how the Ambrose could be the most highly rated hotel on tripadvisor in Santa Monica. I mean, it's nice enough, but it's not fantastic. The rooms are pleasant, and spotlessly clean and of average size. The staff are friendly. The beds are very comfortable. The TV is not modern,... more

My husband and I have just returned from three nights at The Ambrose in Santa Monica and I felt the need to go back reread the reviews. We were both disappointed in this hotel, and didn't understand the ratings that it received. We reserved a premier king room. The first room we were in was okay, but certainly not the... more

Stayed during a business trip, plus 1.5 days for shopping/sightseeing. Location was excellent to reach the meetings, but there would be better choices for sightseeing: either nearer to Los Angeles downtown or to Pacific coast, as you have to take the huge traffic jams into account that might occur at the usual times. Hotel is clean and furnished in continental... more

I stayed here after reading all of the very positive reviews on Tripadvisor. I agree with all of the good things that have been said about this hotel: it is a tranquil haven, the staff are very friendly, the organic breakfast is excellent, and it is great that most of the normal extras, like parking and internet access, are complementary.... more