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A spacious hotel dining area with multiple seating options, including booths and tables, and a central bar area.
A beach scene with palm trees, a pier, and a gazebo.
A Holiday Inn hotel building with a beige facade, multiple windows, and a prominent green logo.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with a city view.

1. Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
Westchester
United States
Ricardo
$116 nightly
$135 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, seating, and a view of an airplane.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large black pillar, and a patterned floor.
A modern bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a long counter with bar stools, and a clean, contemporary design.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a coffee station.

2. Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
Westchester
United States
Angel Christopher
$133 nightly
$154 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
A lush garden with a pathway leading to a building with a white fence.
A modern cafe with round tables and chairs, large windows, and potted plants.
A poolside area with two wicker chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a potted plant.
A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by a white fence, and set in a lush garden with various plants and trees.

3. Hotel Burbank

Hotel Burbank
Downtown Burbank
Canada
Laura
$135 nightly
$151 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Burbank
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and string lights.
A modern hotel lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV screen, and a bar area with a menu board.
A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a menu display.
A modern interior with a dark wall and a sign reading "the market".

4. Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo

Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo
El Segundo
United States
William
$118 nightly
$132 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo
A dining area with a table set for four, large windows offering a city view.
A modern restaurant with a long counter, blue chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a marble wall, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a potted plant.
A modern living room with a sofa, a green armchair, a coffee table with a plant, and a wooden accent wall.

5. Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd

Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
Westchester
United States
Michael
$135 nightly
$157 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
A hotel with a courtyard entrance, palm trees, and multiple floors.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a cabinet.
A modern dining area with glass walls, wooden furniture, and a flat-screen TV.
A reception area with wooden reception desks, glass partitions, and wall-mounted lighting.

6. Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard

Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard
Westchester
Canada
Qing
$154 nightly
$179 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard
A modern lobby with a reception desk, a yellow and green seating area, and a wooden wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a coffee machine.
A modern restaurant with a wooden dining area, a bar, and a kitchen visible in the background.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a glass table, and potted plants.

7. Redac Gateway Hotel In Torrance

Redac Gateway Hotel In Torrance
Torrance
United States
Manuel Alejandro
$137 nightly
$153 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Redac Gateway Hotel In Torrance
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a large window.
A hotel pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by multi-story buildings with balconies.
A modern building with a large glass entrance, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two sofas, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

8. Glendale Express Hotel Los Angeles

Glendale Express Hotel Los Angeles
Glendale
United States
Erynn
$99 nightly
$111 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Glendale Express Hotel Los Angeles
A multi-level atrium with balconies, seating areas, and a central open space.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a glass-enclosed area.
A multi-level hotel interior with balconies, a central atrium, and a modern architectural design.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, a patterned carpet, a sofa set, a coffee table, a blue armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a decorative plant.

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport North

Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport North
Westchester
United States
Luigi
$142 nightly
$165 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport North
A modern reception area with a marble counter, wooden paneling, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills and elliptical machines.
A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring leather chairs, a glass table, and artwork on the walls.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

10. Best Western Plus Carriage Inn

Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
Van Nuys
United States
Steffanie
$127 nightly
$147 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of palm trees and a building.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a green armchair.
A modern living room with a marble wall, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a potted plant.
A restaurant with a bar area, multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a stone wall.

11. Hyatt House LAX/Century Blvd

Hyatt House LAX/Century Blvd
Westchester
United States
Jonathan
$144 nightly
$167 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt House LAX/Century Blvd
A wooden wall with a round mirror reflecting a room, a wooden console table with vases, and two potted plants.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a chandelier.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'KINS HOTEL,' a number '3434' on the wall, and potted plants at the entrance.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden panel wall, a window with curtains, and a door.

12. Kins Hotel

Kins Hotel
Koreatown
United States
Shanesia
$162 nightly
$188 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Kins Hotel
A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and decorative lighting.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple levels, and a central seating area with a round table and chairs.
A multi-level hotel lobby with a central staircase, dining area with tables and chairs, and a kitchen area.
A hotel with a prominent sign reading "Embassy Suites." It features a large archway entrance, multiple balconies, and is surrounded by palm trees and well-maintained landscaping.

13. Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles LAX South/El Segundo

Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles LAX South/El Segundo
El Segundo
United States
Jake
$124 nightly
$139 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles LAX South/El Segundo
A staircase with a modern design, surrounded by lush greenery and plants.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, cushioned seating, and tables.
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a high-rise building at night.
A high-rise urban area with modern skyscrapers, a prominent tower, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

14. The Delphi Hotel

The Delphi Hotel
Downtown Los Angeles
United States
Sheilly
$169 nightly
$196 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
The Delphi Hotel
A restaurant interior with wooden booths, a counter, and hanging spherical light fixtures.
A spacious indoor area with a patterned carpet, ceiling lights, and a glass door entrance.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a heart-shaped arrangement of rose petals, a minibar, and a sign offering free chocolate.
A rooftop pool with multiple lounge chairs and palm trees.

15. LA Crystal Hotel - Los Angeles Area

LA Crystal Hotel - Los Angeles Area
Compton
United States
PRAKASH
$81 nightly
$87 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
LA Crystal Hotel - Los Angeles Area
Courtyard view
A bar area with wooden flooring, bar stools, a long bar counter, and a television displaying 'Hollywood'.
A bar area with a long wooden table, multiple candles, and stools.
A modern interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a table, and a mirror.

16. Hollywood Hotel

Hollywood Hotel
Hollywood
Canada
tina
$120 nightly
$140 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Hollywood Hotel
A modern outdoor patio area with seating and a fire pit, surrounded by buildings and palm trees.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A modern lobby with a stone wall, multiple seating areas, a flat-screen TV, and a glass railing on the upper level.
A bar area with multiple bar stools, a counter with a variety of bottles, and hanging pendant lights.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey

Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey
Marina del Rey
United States
Kyle
$180 nightly
$208 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey
A modern bar area with wooden tables and benches, a bar counter with various bottles, and hanging pendant lights.
A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a green planter, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a dining area, red leather chairs, a wooden table, and a large window with a city view.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central staircase, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

18. USC Hotel

USC Hotel
University Park
United States
Reginald
$163 nightly
$190 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
USC Hotel
Lobby
Breakfast area
A modern kitchen with a black countertop, wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave shelf, and a dishwasher.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with various buildings and a street with cars.

19. Royal Palace Westwood

Royal Palace Westwood
Westwood
United States
Elena
$236 nightly
$270 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Royal Palace Westwood
A poolside area with seating and tables, surrounded by palm trees and a building with large windows.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central chandelier, and a decorative wrought iron railing.
An outdoor patio with metal chairs and tables, arranged in a circular pattern.
A round table with various breakfast items including coffee, pastries, and a slice of pie.

20. Cara

Cara
Thai Town
United States
Bettina
$240 nightly
$279 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
Cara
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The palm-lined pier buzzes with carnival rides and street performers just steps from pristine Pacific beaches. Rent bikes to cruise the oceanfront path, stopping at Third Street Promenade's outdoor cafes when you're ready for people-watching.

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Santa Monica

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Santa Monica, Los Angeles are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Santa Monica, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

Search for a cheap deal on a 3 star upscale hotel in Santa Monica for the most elegant experience, or grab a low rate on one of the cheap 3 star hotels in Santa Monica near the local attractions, if you want something a touch more unassuming. Whatever your traveling style, make sure to use the search tools at Expedia to track down prices, read more about amenities, and score a few local discounts.

From business trips to family getaways, the Santa Monica 3 star hotels offer a fantastic home base for any type of vacation.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Santa Monica?
Expedia customers needing an affordable and pleasant Santa Monica stay often select Hotel Carmel. This 3-star hotel, around 0.2 mi south of the center, offers a cafe and a memory foam mattress. Want another hot tip? Situated 0.3 mi west of downtown and featuring a swimming pool and a nearby beach, Shangri La At The Ocean is another favorite among guests.
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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Santa Monica?
Stay at a 3-star hotel and you can expect tidy and comfortable rooms and conveniences such as free WiFi, gym equipment and tea and coffee facilities. These lodgings may also have an on-site restaurant and bar. Upgrade your Santa Monica break by reserving a 4-star hotel. With things like a day spa, round-the-clock room service and upscale bathroom products, you'll enjoy a higher level of comfort.

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