FOUND Hotels, Santa Monica, Series by Marriott

The size of the room, cleanliness, the staff was friendly and reliable.

Ubicación, amplitud de la habitación y del baño

Possibly the worst night in a hotel. Note to self - if there are earplugs in my next hotel room, go a check out and find another hotel. I’ve stayed near Times Square in NYC and this we a whole different noise. The room hummed like there was an electrical transformer in the closet. Low, dull and constant. The air conditioner sounded like there was a fire alarm going off in the building across the street and it was all topped off with the intermittent rattle of the condenser in the refrigerator cycling on and off.

If you still decide to book here, be sure you buy the parking when you book. There are only about 30 spots in the garage, otherwise your car is off in the street in the neighborhood behind the hotel.

This was a cute, simple hotel - ZERO frills, but that's ok. Room was decent, but the only thing I didn't like was feeling very disconnect from personnel at the hotel. The rooms have NO phones, so I had to use my phone. Every time I called, it went to voicemail. Also, the TV, had no cable, so you had to go thru apps that I could not connect to. So if you just want a clean bed and shower, it's an OK spot.

Room was nice staff was friendly and helpful.

Great check in and location. Hotel is clean and nicely decorated. Breakfast cafe was convenient and adequate.

worst Marriott hotel we have ever stayed in, room are not clean, air-condition was noisy in 2 rooms, water pressure is weak, and room has not been cleaned despite 2 remainders to the manager. No breakfast available, and the area is bad with not too many dinning options. we checked out the hotel after the second night and moved to a better hotel.

Location

This hotel is located in Santa Monica about 2.5 miles from the beach. It's on Santa Monica Boulevard so you can drive or take a bus down the road.
It doesn't have a pool or fitness room but they do give you a pass to LA fitness which is about a 15m walk away.
On the ground floor, there's an area that advertises coffee and croissant for $6. I didn't see it open since I left early. On the other side there is a separate Mexican restaurant that has pretty good food and service but there aren't many tables so you might run out of room. Across from the Mexican restaurant is a little corner shopping area with Domino's Pizza, Chinese food, Indian food, a sushi shack, and a 7-Eleven And on the other side of that shopping area is another one with a pizza restaurant and a fancier Chinese restaurant. And a Smart and Final across the street. So plenty of food options within a 5m walk.
They charge $30 for parking but the person at reception encouraged people to park in front of the hotel. If you park after 5pm, you can leave it overnight until 9am for no charge. I see why because there isn't much parking in the parking garage. The receptionist said that it was safe to park on the street and I didn't see any vandalism.
The rooms were kind of strange. They have a little window that look out onto a little patio. You can walk onto the patio through a set of security doors and you could then look into every guest's room. Of course, no one did that and most windows had their blinds drawn. The other thing is that every room and hallway has sketches of women, most of them in bikinis. With my daughter in the room, I didn't like the one in my room - two women with their bikini bottoms facing toward the room. I tried taking it off but it was firmly affixed. If I was going with family again, I would not stay there for this simple reason.
There's no drawers in the room but there is a closet and open space near the door where you could store suitcases and bags.
But if you're looking for a place to just spend the night, it's okay.

Stayed at the FOUND Hotel Santa Monica very pleased! Great location with bars and cafes nearby. The room was clean and cozy, equipped with AC and all essentials. Friendly staff, quick check‑in. Appreciated the free parking and on‑site bar. Excellent value for money. Highly recommend!

While on a work trip, we booked this hotel for the remainder of our stay and found it to be an excellent choice. Check-in was quick and efficient, and the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The rooms are comfortable, spacious, modern, and spotlessly clean - perfect for both rest and work. I especially loved the well‑equipped desk, which made it easy to catch up on work before bed. The Wi‑Fi was fast and reliable, and parking was convenient; we found spaces easily, which made navigating the city stress‑free. I would definitely book here again without hesitation.

I had a really pleasant stay at this hotel and would definitely consider coming back. The location turned out to be one of the biggest advantages — it’s close enough to Santa Monica attractions, restaurants, and shops, while still being in a relatively спокойном районе. It was easy to get around both by car and on foot. The room itself was modern, clean, and thoughtfully designed, with enough space to feel comfortable even during a multi-day stay. The bed was comfortable, and I appreciated how quiet it was at night, which helped me rest well after long days exploring Los Angeles. The staff were consistently friendly and approachable, always ready to help with directions or small requests. Overall, the hotel offers a great balance between price, comfort, and location, which is not always easy to find in LA.

Don’t stay here! If you want to get any sleep! Stay elsewhere! Their broken air conditioning system is louder than a stadium rock show. It’s so bad they have free ear plugs in every room! So Marriott knows they have a problem, and they take your money anyhow. I moved to 3 different rooms on 2 floors in one night! Same thing. Didn't sleep a wink. Just don’t stay here!

Stayed here for 3 nights while exploring Santa Moniitca. It's got that cool minimalist Marriott vibe. My favorite part was that I didn't have to hunt foor power outlets to charge my laptop and phone, they're everywhere. The walls are a bit thin, so I could hear someone in the hallway once or twice, but overall it was pretty chill. Much better value than the overpriced hotels right on the water