Santa Monica Proper Hotel

Santa Monica, Los Angeles

Virgin rating

Premier King
Deluxe King
Calabra
Palma
Palma
Premier King
Deluxe King
Calabra
Palma
Palma

The hotel

A luxury hotel in the heart of the city combining modern features with contemporary on-of-a-kind design, the Proper Hotel Santa Monica is a proper treat. The rooftop pool is the only one you’ll find in the area, so nab a sunbed or treat yourself to an alcove for the day for that added relaxation – no need to move, just have your drinks and food delivered to you, they’ll even supply the suncream, you’ll need it on those summer days. The hotel may not be situated on the coastal front, but it positions you in great proximity to bars and restaurants, and the local farmers market which is a must visit. You’ll feel more of a local in this hangout, a step away from the obvious tourist spots. When you do want to visit the beach (who wouldn’t?!), it’s only a short stroll away, or hop on an eLECTRA bike to get you there even quicker. Of course, Santa Monica has plenty of trendy restaurants to visit, but the hotel have got some fantastic offerings of their own, chill out in Palma when you need a break from the hot weather or a late night apertif. Or if you want to soak up those rays with a chilled drink in hand then Calabra offers fantastic poolside views, with a sushi menu available Thursday – Sunday for those sashimi lovers. 

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Yoga
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking

Where is it

Located on Wilshire Boulevard, in the heart of the city, just a 10 minute stroll from the beach, and 1 mile from Santa Monica Pier. 

Hotel information

267 rooms and suites, all with floor-to-ceiling windows, air-conditioning, HDTV with Apple TV, blackout shades, premium WiFi access (included in resort fee), Nespresso coffee machine, bathrobes, Aesop bathroom amenities, Bluetooth speaker, hairdryer, in-room safe, and fabric steamer. 

Deluxe Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Landmark Deluxe Rooms are located in a re-imagined 1920’s building, with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults

Deluxe Balcony Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Premier Rooms are larger in size, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Landmark Premier Rooms are located in a re-imagined 1920’s building, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Premier Balcony Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Calabra Rooftop (serving fresh Mediterranean and Californian cuisine, open for brunch, light bites, dinner, and drinks, with an additional Sushi menu available Thurs-Sun). Palma (Lobby lounge serving a casual food menu, and a wide selection of drinks throughout the day). 

Regular live music and DJ sets.

Rooftop swimming pool. Poolside alcove rentals*. 24-hour fitness centre. Surya Spa*. Bicycle rental. Complimentary weekly yoga and bootcamp classes.

Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. Concierge. 

There is a resort fee of $35 plus tax, per room per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). 

Resort fee includes:- Premium WiFi access throughout the property – Bottled water, replenished daily – eLECTRA bike rentals (subject to availability) – Access to rooftop pool – In-room Nespresso machine – In-room fabric steamer. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to change. 

*Denotes local charge. 

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Traveller rating

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May 1, 2024 n0nyabiz Los Angeles, California

Trendy hotel, but overpriced, too far from the beach, and too focused on aesthetic vs. practicality. Rude staff, uncomfortable/impractical dining seating, and nowhere to lounge other than in the restaurant. Not worth the price!
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Apr 30, 2024 KNIGHT_WEI Herzliya, Israel

Visited so many times in the past years to LA and also specific to Santa Monica and Indeed this is the best place to stay, in terms of service, location, rooms deco among other points this is my favorite place to stay while in LA. Looking forward to my next visit
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Most beautiful, relaxing and detailed design. Most comfy bed ever slept in.

Apr 23, 2024 Fay T Arcadia, California

The bed is the top, most comfortable bed I've every experienced in a Hotel, and I've probably tried at least at least 50 hotels by now (AC Marriot in Tokyo is another one with soft comfy bed). I asked the manager for the brand of the mattress and bedding so I could get them at home. The hotel is just beautiful, super relaxing, so much details in… Read more
The bed is the top, most comfortable bed I've every experienced in a Hotel, and I've probably tried at least at least 50 hotels by now (AC Marriot in Tokyo is another one with soft comfy bed). I asked the manager for the brand of the mattress and bedding so I could get them at home. The hotel is just beautiful, super relaxing, so much details in the design. The lounge is somewhere I can just hang out and do work, reading, emails, chatting all day long. Both restaurants offer very decent food very great service. The warm cookie is a must try. Read less
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Apr 23, 2024 Hélène S

Very nice stay but Queen rooms located in a old building. Good service, very nice staff. Very well located, walkable distance from beach and cafes/restaurants. low money for value ratio as any hotel in the US.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Design forward, beautiful, but expensive.

Apr 22, 2024 JJMHH San Francisco, California

My wife and I spent a weekend at this hotel. We were in town for a wedding and I picked this hotel because it looked interesting. As a friend said, "it's definitely a vibe." The hotel is not bland or generic. They made some real design decisions when they built it and I love the overall aesthetic. We picked the "Deluxe King" room. It was spacious.… Read more
My wife and I spent a weekend at this hotel. We were in town for a wedding and I picked this hotel because it looked interesting. As a friend said, "it's definitely a vibe." The hotel is not bland or generic. They made some real design decisions when they built it and I love the overall aesthetic. We picked the "Deluxe King" room. It was spacious. The bed was soft and lovely, the bathroom was pretty big, although it would have been nice to have two sinks when we were getting ready to head out. The shower pressure was wonderful. Overall, no real complaints with the room. We didn't manage to eat at the property but we did get a drink in the bar downstairs one night. The drinks were expensive but well crafted. We tried to get a massage at the spa but they didn't have any appointments available. Overall, it was a nice hotel for a weekend getaway. It's pretty expensive compared to the competition in Santa Monica and I wouldn't say it was a good value. I'm not sure I would stay there again, but it was fun as a one-time experience. Read less