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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 kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a coffee station.
A modern bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, a long counter with bar stools, and a clean, contemporary design.

1. Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport
Westchester
United States
Marlin
$133 nightly
$154 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 white Holiday Inn LAX Airport shuttle bus parked at a terminal entrance.
A Holiday Inn hotel building with a beige facade, multiple windows, and a prominent green logo.
A bar area with a menu board, a beer glass, and food items like burgers and tacos.

2. Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
Westchester
United States
Fernando
$132 nightly
$153 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
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 lobby with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.
A poolside area with two wicker chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a potted plant.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and potted plants.

3. Hotel Burbank

Hotel Burbank
Downtown Burbank
United States
Jesse
$159 nightly
$178 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Burbank
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a visible menu board.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, two large vases, and a sofa with a coffee table.
An outdoor patio area with tables draped in golden cloth, surrounded by palm trees and a building in the background.
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
Wesley
$123 nightly
$139 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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 hotel with a vertical facade, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance.
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
bo seon
$139 nightly
$162 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place LAX/Century Blvd
An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and string lights.
A modern interior with a dark wall and a sign reading "the market".
A modern hotel lobby with a marble bar, leather bar stools, and a large decorative mirror.
A modern hotel lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV screen, and a bar area with a menu board.

6. Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo

Sonesta Select Los Angeles LAX El Segundo
El Segundo
United States
Stephanie
$118 nightly
$132 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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 rooftop pool with multiple lounge chairs and palm trees.
A restaurant interior with a crab decoration, a golden cat statue, and a counter with menus.
A spacious indoor area with a patterned carpet, ceiling lights, and a glass door entrance.

7. LA Crystal Hotel - Los Angeles Area

LA Crystal Hotel - Los Angeles Area
Compton
United States
Napoleon
$81 nightly
$87 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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 hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring leather chairs, a glass table, and artwork on the walls.
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.
A gym with various exercise equipment, including treadmills and elliptical machines.

8. Best Western Plus Carriage Inn

Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
Van Nuys
United States
Steffanie
$127 nightly
$147 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Plus Carriage Inn
A hotel with a courtyard entrance, palm trees, and multiple floors.
A reception area with wooden reception desks, glass partitions, and wall-mounted lighting.
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.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard

Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard
Westchester
Canada
Qing
$154 nightly
$179 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard
A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, clear signage, and designated parking spaces.
A modern building with a clear sky, a covered walkway, and a sign indicating 'CLEARANCE 8'2' for vehicle access.
A breakfast buffet area with a variety of food options, a coffee station, and a wall with motivational phrases.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a breakfast bar.

10. Hampton Inn by Hilton Los Angeles Airport LAX

Hampton Inn by Hilton Los Angeles Airport LAX
Lennox
United States
Valerie
$121 nightly
$135 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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 modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
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.

11. Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel

Sheraton Agoura Hills Hotel
Agoura Hills
United States
Vincent
$169 nightly
$193 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 hotel pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by multi-story buildings with balconies.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two sofas, a coffee table, and a potted plant.
A modern building with a large glass entrance, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

12. Glendale Express Hotel Los Angeles

Glendale Express Hotel Los Angeles
Glendale
United States
Erynn
$99 nightly
$112 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
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 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.
A modern hotel with a prominent Hilton Garden Inn sign, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey

Hilton Garden Inn Marina Del Rey
Marina del Rey
United States
Kyle
$204 nightly
$236 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 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.
A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating areas, a central lounge, and multiple balconies.

14. Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport North

Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport North
Westchester
United States
Chase
$142 nightly
$165 total
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles

Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles
Fox Hills
United States
Gracie
$161 nightly
$184 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Culver City Los Angeles
A teal bicycle parked in front of a stone wall with the text "The Belamar Hotel Manhattan Beach".
A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a television screen.
A modern bathroom with a white vanity, a round mirror, and a wooden chair.
A residential building with a tiled roof and a tree with autumn leaves in the foreground.

16. Belamar Hotel Manhattan Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Belamar Hotel Manhattan Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Tree Section
United States
Patience
$135 nightly
$155 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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 spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central staircase, and a seating area with chairs and tables.
A hotel room with a dining area, red leather chairs, a wooden table, and a large window with a city view.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with a city view, and a flat-screen TV.

17. USC Hotel

USC Hotel
University Park
United States
swapnil
$138 nightly
$160 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
USC Hotel
A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a wooden coffee table, and a potted plant.
A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a bed in the background.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, two beds, a TV, and a desk.

18. Hollywood Hotel

Hollywood Hotel
Hollywood
Canada
tina
$105 nightly
$121 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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 modern restaurant with a wooden dining area, a bar, and a kitchen visible in the background.
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
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Redac Gateway Hotel In Torrance
Lobby
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a cityscape with various buildings and a street with cars.
Breakfast area
A beach with people, a sandy shore, and buildings in the background.

20. 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
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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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