Gateway Hotel Santa Monica

Hotels
8.4 (2183 reviews)
1920 Santa Monica Boulevard , Los Angeles , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited breakfast options
Noise from street

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
Mixed reviews about cleanliness, with some mentions of dirty floors and hairs in bathrooms.
Service
9.4
Overall positive experiences with friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.9
Great location noted frequently in reviews.
Room Quality
8.9
Rooms were comfortable, though some mentioned noise issues.
Amenities
8.4
Amenities like parking noted positively, but some areas could improve.
Value for Money
7.9
Generally viewed as a good value, but some mentioned pricing concerns.
Food and Beverage
6.9
Breakfast options limited and seating unavailable led to lower satisfaction.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall experience was satisfactory with room for improvement in certain areas.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 19:17

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Amenities
The contemporary rooms at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica feature a 42-inch flat-screen TV, fridge, and coffee maker. Stay connected with free WiFi and catch up on work at the desk.

Full-Service Amenities
Guests can take advantage of the 24-hour gym, business centre, and garden sun deck. The hotel's front desk is always open, ensuring convenience for all visitors.

Convenient Location
Situated just 2 miles from the beach, with easy access to the Santa Monica Metro Expo Line, exploring the area is a breeze. Don't miss out on the nearby attractions and activities for a memorable stay.

Book your stay at Gateway Hotel Santa Monica now to experience comfort and convenience at its best!

Important information:

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

Property will provide a receipt for all credit card pre-authorizations at the time of check-in.

The entrance to this hotel is located on 20th Street. Two levels of underground parking.

Please note that hotel is undergoing renovations until May 31 2026. The management team is working hard to minimize the impact on guests stay.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LAX

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2183 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 9.4
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 6.9
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Thi • couple • de
8
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Kalliopi • couple • gr
10
Η ε
Pros:

Πολύ καθαρό κατάλυμα, άψογο και ευγενέστατο προσωπικό , καθημερινή καθαριότητα, στάση μπροστά στο ξενοδοχείο.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Grethe • couple • dk
8
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Daria • family_with_children • us
7
Decent
Pros:

Nice location, good cleaning service, renewed

Cons:

Room too small, the soak was hanging on the opposite wall from the sink which was uncomfortable, as well as the toilet paper - too far behind, hard to reach.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Clean, tidy and good location.

Cons:

The powercut & the renovation work.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Tilek • couple • us
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

They had friendly staff and clean rooms.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Flavio • solo_traveller • it
6
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • us
1
Uninhabitable
Pros:

When we got there the hotel had no power. Staff did help to relocate us

Cons:

Electricity would have been nice

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Hager • extended_group • fr
10
Au TOP !
Pros:

Le personnel très aimable !

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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tiziano • family_with_children • nl
8
Verblijf was ok
Pros:

Prima kamers

Cons:

Verbouwing en prijs

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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audrey • couple • fr
6
Sympa et bien situé
Pros:

Un grand tapis de bain
Parking accessible facilement
Localisation géographique plutôt pas mal
Lit confortable
Accueil sympa
Possibilité de remise des clés le matin même tôt malgré le fait que l’hôtel est fermé

Cons:

Le frigo ne fonctionnait pas
Il y a eu du bruit jusque tard donc pas très bien insonorisé
Parking payant
Pas de piscine
Il manque une table de chevet de l’autre côté du lit
Les volets ne ferment pas assez bien et le jour passe. Avec des rideaux ça résoudrait le problème
La douche : quand on met le pommeau en route, l’eau continue à couler comme si on allait prendre un bain donc l’eau s’accumule dans la baignoire

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Yoshiaki • extended_group • jp
9
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Attila • solo_traveller • sk
10
Pros:

Perfetkná lokalita

Cons:

Veľmi skromné raňajky ,prijali by sme trošku viac

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Zakaria • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Andersen • couple • us
4
Disappointing
Pros:

very convenient location, nice breakfast

Cons:

Toilet much too low; construction noise. second floor was opened too soon -- should have waited till construction finished. Stayed here several times before bur very disappointed this time

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • family_with_children • us
10
Nice hotel. Will definitely stay again.
Pros:

Location was perfect for our needs. Room was very clean. The lobby is under construction but that did not impact our stay. Underground parking was a plus.

Cons:

The breakfast was ok. Prepackaged cereal and bars. The pancake machine was a big hit though!

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Kirstin • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Modern clean facilities. Reception is being upgraded but that didn't impact our stay at all.

Cons:

Paid parking, this could have been an included cost as I felt like the price was a little higher than other accommodation close by

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Vivek • family_with_children • in
3
extremely overpriced for the experience
Pros:

rooms were good but property was under renovation and it was very bad

Cons:

the breakfast was pathetic. for the money we paid we felt the property is very costly

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee