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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful hotel with fantastic service

Jan 9, 2025 Escape727800

I have stayed at this hotel multiple times over the last 3 years and have always had a great experience but this last one was simply amazing. My daughter, son in law and their 2 babies live in the Palisades and Sander went above and beyond helping them evacuate to The Proper. I will never stay anywhere else in Santa Monica.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Delightful boutique hotel with impeccable service.

Jan 3, 2025 DayTrip27982984573

Stayed here for one night and hope to come back. Nice location, cool vibe throughout, and impeccable service. Even had a dog bed and dishes for my service animal. As a platinum Bonvoy member, they upgraded my room and offered late checkout without my even asking. Don’t hesitate to stay here. Only complaint is the elevator. Only one was working,… Read more
Stayed here for one night and hope to come back. Nice location, cool vibe throughout, and impeccable service. Even had a dog bed and dishes for my service animal. As a platinum Bonvoy member, they upgraded my room and offered late checkout without my even asking. Don’t hesitate to stay here. Only complaint is the elevator. Only one was working, and even that was hit and miss. My claustrophobic wife spent 17 minutes stuck in the working elevator coming back from gym. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent Hotel and Wonderful New Guest Service Standards

Dec 26, 2024 ROBERT Q Malibu, California

A wonderful stay at the Proper Hotel in Santa Monica. After being evacuated from my home during the Malibu fires, the hotel welcomed me and my dogs at 2am making the situation easy and comfortable. I was amazing with the changes in the staff during my stay. I met Bruno Vergeynst the general manager and complimented him on the improvements. I have… Read more
A wonderful stay at the Proper Hotel in Santa Monica. After being evacuated from my home during the Malibu fires, the hotel welcomed me and my dogs at 2am making the situation easy and comfortable. I was amazing with the changes in the staff during my stay. I met Bruno Vergeynst the general manager and complimented him on the improvements. I have stayed there several times and to be frank, never had a good experience. The staff had always been rather put out, didn't focus on customer service and a few times rude. Not now....under Brunos leadership everything was seamless. The wait staff was excellent, the food in the lobby restaurant was delightful (I ate all of my meals there for 5 days....with the dogs) The wait front desk staff was excellent. They accommodated me perfectly. The hotel was booked and they were able to move things around to help me with the pups. Again, amazing visit and thanks the team. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating An amazing hotel with great service

Dec 24, 2024 rhsr1973

I loved this hotel so much. It's beautiful and comfortable, but the service was what really set it apart. We arrived very early the day of our reservation (like 8:30am) to drop off our luggage, and they were able to find us a room that we could check into, which was amazing since we had woken up at 4:30am to catch our flight and needed a nap… Read more
I loved this hotel so much. It's beautiful and comfortable, but the service was what really set it apart. We arrived very early the day of our reservation (like 8:30am) to drop off our luggage, and they were able to find us a room that we could check into, which was amazing since we had woken up at 4:30am to catch our flight and needed a nap before going about our day in LA. I also made a reservation for the "recovery suite" with a sauna, cold plunge, infrared panel, & many other restorative features, and they extended my reservation from 30 minutes to 60 minutes at no additional cost. I would definitely recommend springing for the full 60 if you're considering this because I used every minute. The gym here is the best hotel gym I've ever used -- Woodway treadmills, Peloton bikes, well-stocked weight rack (with multiple sets of the popular 10/15/20 free weights), a pilates reformer, etc. And it is really beautifully designed. The rooms are also lovely. We had four of us (2 adults, 2 teens) staying in one room, so it was a little tight but still very comfortable. The shower was luxurious, and the bathrooms came with Aesop products. They have free coffee in the morning in a lounge area that was very pleasant; my only minor quibble was that a couple of times there were people taking very loud FaceTime calls in there, which made it a little less zen. The rooftop pool (heated) and bar area were gorgeous, with plants everywhere. The location is very convenient, and getting Ubers/Waymos was fast. You can also easily walk to restaurants, shops, CVS, etc. Read less
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Dec 13, 2024 Sazz A

Felipe was a phenomenal host at Proper Hotel. He was very attentive, personable and ensured my stay was amazing. Had a great experience and look for Felipe next time you stay here. The property was well maintained and lived up to its expectations