The Ambrose

  • 1255 20th Street At Arizona, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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This 77-room uniquely crafted hotel nestled in a quiet upscale neighborhood of Santa Monica, California, brings together the beauty and harmony of nature. Craftsman design combined with Feng Shui transforms this brand new boutique ... more on Travelocity.com

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75 reviews

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Top Reviews from Around the Web:

We thought this was great place to stay. more on Travelocity.com

I would give this place another chance because of the good central location, how clean it is, and the free parking. more on Yahoo! Travel

The Ambrose is the perfect hotel. more on Orbitz

It's an outstanding hotel, with helpful personnel, excellent continental breakfast included, beautiful rooms, and in-room Ethernet. more on TravelPost.com

For once, a hotel whose website pictures actually look like the reality. more on VirtualTourist

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Top Reviews From Orbitz

The Ambrose is the perfect hotel. Free Parking (hard to find in Santa Monica), great location, fitness room, fantastic ... more on Orbitz

Opened in may 2003 this 77 room uniquely crafted boutique hotel is nestled in a quiet upscale neighborhood of Santa Monica California. ... more on Orbitz

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13 reviews

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

For $165 a night we expected an average hotel in an average location. We were wrong. The hotel is nicely situated and slightly set back from the main rd. As soon as you walk in the overall atmosphere is relaxing and inviting. VERY ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The service at this hotel was the worst I have experienced, perhaps ever! I was extremely disappointed with this hotel. When we arrived at the Ambrose the man working at the front desk refused to honor the rate we had been quoted ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The Ambrose creates a spa-like atmosphere that helps to relax. The rooms and the common areas are furnished nicely and comfortably. They don't skimp on the basics, such as shampoo and soaps (all quality Aveda brand); and the complimentary ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for The Ambrose ... more on Yahoo! Travel

This is a quaint hotel tucked into a Santa moncia neighborhood. It doesn't have many extra amenities ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

They were extremely rude unwelcoming messed up the reservation after we had called and confirmed yet when we arrived the next day apparently it was unconfirmed. ... more on TripAdvisor

I stayed at the Ambrose Hotel for 5 nights in early June and had a wonderful stay. The hotel is located... more on TripAdvisor

We just spent a wonderful weekend at the Ambrose with our little dog Sadie. The hotel is wonderful. The staff are perfect and the accommodations are comfortable. The organic breakfast and lovely outdo ... more on TripAdvisor

We were in Santa Monica for 3 days in the end of September for a friend's wedding and while the rest of the wedding party stayed at the Doubletree, we opted for the similarly priced Ambrose. I'm glad ... more on TripAdvisor

The place has a wonderful location, is beautufilly designed, employs aresponsive staff both on email... more on TripAdvisor

Top Reviews From NYTimes.com

Though it opened in 2003, the four-story Ambrose blends right into this residential Santa Monica neighborhood. The look is California Craftsman-era ... more on NYTimes.com

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Great Amenities at The Ambrose:

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Courtesy car
  • Terraces
  • Car rental desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gym
  • Fireplace
  • Tennis
  • Free newspaper
  • Alarm clock
  • Internet access - complimentary
  • Satellite television
  • Hair dryer
  • Free internet access
  • Business services
  • Movie
  • Refrigerator
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Reading room
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Garden
  • Telephone
  • Photocopy center
  • Room service - limited hours
  • 120 ac
  • Iron
  • Wireless internet access
  • Fire alarm
  • Interior corridors
  • Free local calls

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