The Ambrose

If being within walking distance of the ocean isn't crucial, but a soothing, peaceful environment is, I've found your hotel. In a residential Santa Monica neighborhood, the 77-room Ambrose blends the Arts and Crafts movement with soothing Asian influences -- a tranquil Japanese garden, a koi pond, trickling fountains, beautiful artwork, and a profusion of dark woods and mossy palettes. The hotel has been designated a "green" property, meaning that it's committed to conserving the state's natural resources and to low-impact living. Most guest rooms are on the small side but are luxuriously appointed with Matteo Italian bedding, Frette cotton kimonos and bath linens, and surround-sound CD/DVD music systems. Studio rooms come with terraces or balconies. It's the many complimentary amenities that really sold me on the Ambrose: underground parking with direct elevator access, breakfast pastries provided by a local fave Urth Caffe, and even shuttle service around Santa Monica via the hotel's cute-as-all-get-out London taxi (trust me, you'll love this car).

Facilities:
Exercise room; room service; complimentary local shuttle

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