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The Ambrose Hotel


The Ambrose Hotel
Hotel class 4 of 5
1255 20th St, at Arizona Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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5 of 5 stars
SFtoSD 13 contributions
San Diego
Dec 28, 2008 | Trip type: Family
2/2 found this review helpful

Just returned from a two-night getaway in Santa Monica. The hotel is very quiet (we were there during the low season), and has nice amenities (wonderful breakfast pastries, Aveda products, nice bedding). Feels like a spa. Would not appeal as much to people who want to be in the center of the action. more

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5 of 5 stars
Emily94965 14 contributions
san francisco, CA
Nov 15, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/2 found this review helpful

We have stayed at The Ambrose several times. We love it. My best friend lives up the street, so the location is great for us. I love the rooms. The breakfast is such a nice convenience and really yummy. The staff is great. more

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3 of 5 stars
Ottawop 35 contributions
Ottawa, Canada
Nov 11, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

Stayed 3 nights at the Ambrose in July in one of their rooms with dark hardwood floors. The room itself is definitely worthy of a 5-star hotel. Beds, linens, flooring and decor are top notch and contemporary in style. It is located in a quiet residential neighbourhood, though only a couple of blocks from Wilshire Blvd restaurants, shops and businesses.... more

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2 of 5 stars
PantheonLondon 1 contribution
London
Nov 7, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
2/4 found this review helpful

I don't like to complain - especially when I'm travelling for free (for business) but I felt I ought to write, just to make sure that there is another voice to balance the amazing impression given by the hotel website. The hotel sells itself as if it were a boutique hotel - one wonders whether the owner/writer of the website... more

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5 of 5 stars
The_Strategist 39 contributions
Munich
Nov 2, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We had a pleasant stay at the Ambrose (we selected based on TripAdviror's reviews), which is a nice quiet location, with comfortable mattresses and spacious rooms. Liked the bath products in the bathroom. Dark wood and nice carpets is the atmosphere at the Ambrose. At the reception, service was OK but missed a smile; it should be made a bit... more

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5 of 5 stars
aFlyGirl 42 contributions
Michigan
Oct 29, 2008 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

We were totally pampered and felt like complete royalty!!! This property has gorgeous craftsman style dark wood everywhere, private balconies, luxurious big bathrooms with his and hers double sinks, cathedral ceilings, ceiling fan above the comfy beds, beautiful decor, complimentary shuttle service within a 3 mile radius of the hotel in a quaint London car, and a complimentary breakfast to... more

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5 of 5 stars
Pemaca 10 contributions
Boston
Oct 28, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

I just returned from a three night stay at The Ambrose. It was such a positive experience, from the room to the staff, everything was so well done. The rooms were clean and quiet, loved the linens on the bed and room service was efficient, presented well and very good. My room faced the road, but there was no noise... more

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5 of 5 stars
JuliaLaJolla 18 contributions
La Jolla, California
Oct 26, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We spent three nights at the Ambrose in September. Everything was as it should be -- pleasant room with balcony and two beds as requested, great breakfasts, free parking, and those floral arrangements in the lobby were wonderful. The Ambrose may be too far to walk to the beach, but it is very convenient to freeways 10 and 405, the... more

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4 of 5 stars
Rico44 6 contributions
Toronto
Oct 16, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Read the TA reviews before we booked and I'd say we got exactly what we expected and were looking for. The hotel was reasonably priced (not cheap, but it's LA), very clean, nice decor. It's not close enough to the Santa Monica pier to walk...the front desk folks were honest enough to tell us it was a 40 minute walk... more

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5 of 5 stars
phoenikia 44 contributions
Toronto, Canada
Oct 8, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Family

Had a pleasant stay at the Ambrose- nice quiet location, comfortable mattresses and spacious rooms. Liked the Aveda bath products in the bathroom. The complimentary contintental breakfast was better than most- fresh berries, decadent danishes and pecan rolls (esp. the pecan rolls!), fresh squeezed oj. The exercise room was very clean and bright, and included quite a few strength training... more

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Address: 1255 20th St, at Arizona Santa Monica, Santa Monica, CA 90404