Best Westerb Royal Palace, Santa MonicaBest Westerb Royal Palace in Santa Monica, United States has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 36 of 47 hotels we score in Santa Monica. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Booking.com 2.6, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.8, Agoda 2.6. Rooms from about $259 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Best Western Royal Palace Inn & Suites is a 3-star hotel in West Los Angeles. Built in 1975 and renovated in 2023, the property contains 55 guest rooms with modern interiors. It suits business travellers and tourists due to its proximity to UCLA, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica. Facilities include a swimming pool, hot tub, fitness centre, and a business centre. Rooms feature air conditioning, refrigerators, and microwaves. Guests can access the beach or use the on-site laundry services. While the location is central, some guests have reported noise issues and narrow parking spaces.What stands out

Free buffet breakfast

Outdoor pool and hot tub

Close to major attractions

In-room microwaves and refrigerators

Watch out for

Narrow parking spaces

Noise concerns

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