FOUND Hotel, Santa Monica

FOUND Hotel, Santa Monica

12311 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, Los Angeles, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.9 / 5

Overview

FOUND Hotel, Santa Monica is a modern, 3-star hotel in West Los Angeles along Santa Monica Blvd (State Route 2). It’s positioned for easy access to Santa Monica and other Westside attractions, and holds a public rating of 3.9/5 from 564 reviews.

Rooms

Rooms are described as airy and straightforward, with air conditioning, free Wi‑Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Tea and coffeemaking facilities are provided, and some rooms add bunk beds. Guest feedback notes the decor as distinctive, with amenities kept fairly minimal but functional.

Amenities & On-site spaces

Property amenities include a lounge area with a pool table and luggage storage. Wi‑Fi is free throughout the stay, and paid parking is offered.

Parking

Parking is not included in the rate and availability is limited. Reviews mention a small garage with roughly 30 spaces and recommend securing parking early to avoid relying on street parking nearby.

Location & nearby highlights

The hotel is about 3 miles from Santa Monica Pier and Downtown Santa Monica, with Santa Monica State Beach also close by. Nearby cultural stops include the Hammer Museum (about 3.0 km away) and The Getty (about 4.3 km away), with farther day-trip options such as LACMA and the Petersen Automotive Museum (around 10 km) and Universal Studios Hollywood (about 15 km).

Best for

Best for travelers who want a Westside base between Santa Monica and West LA attractions, with straightforward rooms and free Wi‑Fi. It also suits guests who value a casual common area (lounge with pool table) and don’t need extensive on-site facilities beyond essentials.

Travel tips

If you plan to bring a car, factor in paid parking and limited garage capacity; booking parking in advance can help avoid depending on street parking. For sightseeing, Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park, and Santa Monica State Beach are all within roughly 4.4–4.6 km, making them easy to bundle into the same outing. The hotel sits on busy Santa Monica Blvd, so light sleepers may want to plan accordingly.

What guests say

Reviews commonly highlight strong cleanliness standards, with guests noting tidy rooms and linens, and they frequently mention friendly front desk and security staff. Location is often described as convenient for the Santa Monica/West LA area, with nearby everyday options like convenience stores and fast food. Several guests characterize the rooms as spacious enough with unique interior styling, though overall amenities are seen as minimal. A recurring negative theme is noise, including mechanical or in-room equipment sounds, and some guests also flag concerns about parking cost and limited on-site parking capacity.

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