As per your budget, while choosing hotels in Santa Monica, you can choose 3-star hotels. Three stars are now relatively basic, but you are guaranteed a clean and comfortable room with a private bathroom.

Even though the hotel is three-star, it may not have its own restaurant and the chances of having a 24-hour front desk are slim.

If you're on a good budget, head to a five-star hotel to enjoy 24-hour room service, valet, and concierge, to name a few. You can also book hotels near by the beach.

Once you have a budget and an idea of what type of hotel you can afford, it's important to focus on location. The location of the hotel depends on what you want to do and see on your vacation.

Obviously, when you go to the beach you want a hotel that is within walking distance of the beach. Having to drive or take the bus for half an hour to get to the beach wins the holiday destination.

The same is true if you are planning a city vacation. Make sure the hotel you choose is close to transport links so you can explore the city well and easily.

See hotel facilities. Do you have your own restaurant? Do you offer room service? How about wifi? Check all and then book the same as per your need.