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A rooftop terrace with a fire pit, seating, and a view of an airplane.
A modern hotel entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a patterned brick floor.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large black pillar, and a patterned floor.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a coffee station.

1. Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
Westchester
United States
Zhuowen
$133 nightly
$154 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a window with a city view.
A bar area with a menu board, a beer glass, and food items like burgers and tacos.
A modern lounge area with two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A white Holiday Inn LAX Airport shuttle bus parked at a terminal entrance.

2. Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
Westchester
United States
jose
$129 nightly
$150 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
A lush garden with a pathway leading to a building with a white fence.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and potted plants.
A modern lobby with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.
A modern cafe with round tables and chairs, large windows, and potted plants.

3. Hotel Burbank

Hotel Burbank
Downtown Burbank
United States
Fernando
$181 nightly
$202 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Burbank
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a visible menu board.
An outdoor patio area with tables draped in golden cloth, surrounded by palm trees and a building in the background.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, two large vases, and a sofa with a coffee table.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a building with balconies.

4. Sonesta Select Los Angeles Torrance South Bay

Sonesta Select Los Angeles Torrance South Bay
Torrance
United States
Stephanie
$123 nightly
$139 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta Select Los Angeles Torrance South Bay
A dining area with a table set for four, large windows offering a city view.
A modern living room with a marble wall, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a potted plant.
A modern restaurant with a long counter, blue chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A modern hotel with a vertical facade, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance.

5. Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd

Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
Westchester
United States
Mike
$143 nightly
$166 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
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 a marble bar, leather bar stools, and a large decorative mirror.
A modern interior with a dark wall and a sign reading "the market".

6. Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo

Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo
El Segundo
United States
Joyce
$118 nightly
$132 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo
A restaurant interior with wooden booths, a counter, and hanging spherical light fixtures.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a heart-shaped arrangement of rose petals, a minibar, and a sign offering free chocolate.
A restaurant interior with a crab decoration, a golden cat statue, and a counter with menus.
A rooftop pool with multiple lounge chairs and palm trees.

7. LA Crystal Hotel - Los Angeles Area

LA Crystal Hotel - Los Angeles Area
Compton
United States
Ellis
$120 nightly
$129 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
LA Crystal Hotel - Los Angeles Area
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 room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, a grey sofa, a small armchair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

8. Best Western Plus Carriage Inn

Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
Van Nuys
United States
Adrian
$127 nightly
$147 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
A hotel with a courtyard entrance, palm trees, and multiple floors.
A well-stocked snack bar with refrigerated and non-refrigerated sections, shelves with packaged goods, and a variety of beverages.
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.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard

Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard
Westchester
United States
David
$154 nightly
$179 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard
A modern restaurant with a wooden floor, blue upholstered chairs, and a central island.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a green office chair, a grey sofa with a red pillow, a large window with a striped blind, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel reception area with a 'Welcome the Golden State' sign, a reception desk, a coffee machine, and a self-service kiosk.
A well-maintained courtyard with a neatly trimmed lawn, various plants, and a modern building with large windows.

10. Hampton Inn by Hilton Los Angeles Airport LAX

Hampton Inn by Hilton Los Angeles Airport LAX
Lennox
United States
Alejandro
$126 nightly
$142 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hampton Inn by Hilton Los Angeles Airport LAX
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and modern lighting fixtures.
A patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fire pit, and potted plants.
A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent Sheraton sign, and a mountainous backdrop.
A banquet hall with round tables set for dining, gold chairs, and floral centerpieces.

11. Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel

Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel
Agoura Hills
United States
Justine
$169 nightly
$193 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a large window.
A modern building with a large glass entrance, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A modern indoor space with a dining area featuring round tables and chairs, a potted plant, and a stone pillar.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two sofas, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

12. Glendale Express Hotel Los Angeles

Glendale Express Hotel Los Angeles
Glendale
United States
Kylie
$119 nightly
$133 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Total with taxes and fees
Glendale Express Hotel Los Angeles
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 hotel with a prominent Hilton Garden Inn sign, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.
A bar area with multiple bar stools, a counter with a variety of bottles, and hanging pendant lights.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey

Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey
Marina del Rey
United States
Steven
$196 nightly
$227 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey
A multi-level atrium with balconies, seating areas, and a central open space.
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.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a glass-enclosed area.

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport North

Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport North
Westchester
United States
Lyudmyla
$153 nightly
$178 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport North
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Courtyard by Marriott' sign, featuring a modern architectural design with a red and beige facade, and a well-lit entrance area.
A modern bar area with a long wooden bar, multiple stools, and hanging pendant lights.
A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a small table, a standing lamp, and a large window offering a city view.
A spacious hotel lobby with a geometric patterned carpet, multiple chandeliers, and a central glass railing overlooking a seating area.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles

Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles
Fox Hills
United States
Roseann
$161 nightly
$184 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.
A dining table set with white plates, gold cutlery, and clear wine glasses, surrounded by greenery and copper candle holders.
A courtyard with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a building with balconies.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a fireplace with candles, and a framed picture above the fireplace.

16. Belamar Hotel Manhattan Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Belamar Hotel Manhattan Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Tree Section
United States
Romilo
$149 nightly
$170 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Belamar Hotel Manhattan Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A modern bar area with wooden tables and benches, a bar counter with various bottles, and hanging pendant lights.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with a city view, and a flat-screen TV.
A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a green planter, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central staircase, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

17. USC Hotel

USC Hotel
University Park
United States
Randy
$132 nightly
$154 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
USC Hotel
A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a wooden coffee table, and a potted plant.
A distillery interior with copper stills, glassware, and a red velvet rope barrier.
A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a TV, and a desk.

18. Hollywood Hotel

Hollywood Hotel
Hollywood
United States
Elizabeth
$151 nightly
$178 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Hollywood Hotel
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.
The exterior of the Redac Gateway Hotel with a modern design, featuring a flat roof, large windows, and a prominent entrance.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a glass table, and potted plants.

19. Redac Gateway Hotel In Torrance

Redac Gateway Hotel In Torrance
Torrance
United States
Geraldine
$125 nightly
$140 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Redac Gateway Hotel In Torrance
A beach with people, a sandy shore, and buildings in the background.
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.

20. Royal Palace Westwood

Royal Palace Westwood
Westwood
United States
dina
$249 nightly
$284 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Royal Palace Westwood
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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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