PET OWNERS BEWARE. THE GENERAL MANAGER SETS A GREAT EXAMPLE. Mrs. LEEK of mrsweddingtravel.com booked a room at the Ambrose for my stay here to attend a friend's wedding. The hotel allowed both small & med dogs with a fee. On 5/19/12, I was greeted by a male w/ dark hair, a dark complexion, black-rimmed glasses, 5'-8"-5'-9". I started checking... More

You can spend a ton of money in LA for a nice hotel, but there is no need. This place is not on the main strip and is severly understated, in only the best way. The decor is modern, with a nod to the craftsman movement. Breakfast, parking, gym, bikes and wifi are all free. Stay here. It's worth it.... More

I've stayed at the Ambrose w/ my family of 4 on multiple occasions while visiting family in Santa Monica, and it is everything I want in a well-managed, clean & modern hotel, with smart styling thrown in for good measure. The free breakfast is a nice touch: juice, fresh fruit, and uninspired, but edible, baked goods. Given that this is... More

A friend recommended the Ambrose to us for our stay in Los Angeles and we were very pleased with it. We didn't have any particular preferences on which part of LA to stay in but were very glad we ended up in Santa Monica - it is a great spot. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful, the room... More

Nice hotel about 20 blocks from the beach. The room was although a bit small. Nice gym with a few treadmills and a nice selection of weights. Free parking and breakfast were great free add-ons. More

We stayed at this wonderful hotel after the hustle & bustle of New York. It was a pleasant surprise to find that not only was it spotlessly clean, it was very quiet & relaxing. The oriental themed court yards and library were a joy to sit in and unwind. The rooms were very comfortable with an enclosed balcony. Rooms were... More

We stayed at The Ambrose for 4 nights recently and would thoroughly recommend it. We had asked for a quietish room as we were flying in from the UK and would be jet-lagged and they gave us a lovely room on the top floor which was very quiet. The room was really big and there was plenty of storage for... More

This hotel is a very good value for this location. It has an asian theme and the design is very nice. It could use some updating, in particular the carpets in the common areas. The rooms are nice and the beds are comfortable. The breakfast food is very good and is all organic. There is not a lot of seating... More

Our kids just moved to LA and we were headed down to assist in getting organized in their new home. I had booked something along the SM beach, but this hotel was recommended on Trip Advisor and sounded more appealing - and it was! We drove down from the Bay Area with a van loaded with excess stuff from the... More