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Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

5.0 star property
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Outdoor pool
55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, first-run films
Rooftop terrace
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
700 Wilshire Blvd (entrance on 7th St), Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Third Street Promenade
    7 min walk
  • Ocean Avenue
    10 min walk
  • Montana Avenue
    12 min walk
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    32 min drive

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Suite Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Landmark)

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Landmark)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Landmark)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Grand Room, 1 King Bed (Landmark)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Landmark)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, first-run films

Suite, 1 King Bed (Sunset)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed (Wellness)

Grand Room, 1 King Bed (Wellness)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Monica

Located in Santa Monica (Downtown Santa Monica), Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels is within a 5-minute drive of Main Street Santa Monica and Santa Monica Pier. .This luxury hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Santa Monica Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Venice Beach.

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Main Street Santa Monica - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Venice Beach - 15 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 14 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 20 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Santa Monica Seafood Market & Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Luxury Santa Monica hotel in Downtown Santa Monica with 2 restaurants
Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels offers 267 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels, first-run movies, and pay movies.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Surya Spa. Services include massages.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 267 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Frette Italian sheets. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, shopping on site, and wedding services. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Santa Monica? This hotel has 24000 square feet (2230 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and noon.
Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels has 2 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels is listed in the 2020 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 70 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–noon: USD 22-200 for adults and USD 22-200 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Fitness classes
  • Cycling
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Shopping
  • Winery release events
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (24000 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 5

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Grab bar in bath
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height plug sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Portable bath seat
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Couples dining
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • First-run films
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 45 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 63.36 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 22 to 200 for adults, and USD 22 to 200 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 70 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Santa Monica Proper
Hotel Santa Monica Proper Hotel Santa Monica
Santa Monica Santa Monica Proper Hotel Hotel
Hotel Santa Monica Proper Hotel
Santa Monica Proper Hotel Santa Monica
Proper Hotel
Proper
Santa Monica Proper Hotel
Santa Monica Proper Hotel a Member of Design Hotels
Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels Hotel

Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 560 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 560 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 560 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 560 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 560 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best
Such an awesome modern clean hotel in a great location and awesome staff. Pool rooftop is spectacular, bartenders and pool attendants are awesome. No notes
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Complimentary glass of champagne upon arrival. All staff members were so friendly and accommodating. Used the free bikes many times during our stay, great option!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

MARCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Recommend the artichokes in the restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The homeless hanging around the 7-11 next door made for some unruly and loud moments.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at Santa Monica Proper. Very clean and beautiful property. No complaints!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Modern style and design.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay, good food and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Fort Worth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came for a couple nights to LA as part of our coastal family vacation. I hit the jackpot with the Santa Monica Proper. Everything was perfection, from the outstanding hospitality of every single employee to the efficient communication (to help time room cleaning, check out, special requests, etc). We dined at The Palma for breakfast - again perfect staff attention. Delicious food. Enjoyed pool time w classy nosh from the rooftop restaurant (i told my 14-yr-old how lucky she was to eat charred octopus poolside!). Location is top notch, just offset from the busy Santa Monica boardwalk and pier, so it’s quiet but super accessible by car/foot. I can’t say enough about this hotel- all great things. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily one of the most hip hotels!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Crowded on holiday weekend. Couldn’t get into pool. Hard to get into restaurant. Nice place. Thought it was over priced for experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Chiara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is stunning. However, its location in a less than desirable part of Santa Monica detracts from the experience. The service was the most significant disappointment. We repeatedly asked for water that never arrived, had issues with housekeeping removing and not returning robes, and experienced a privacy violation when a staff member entered our room despite being asked to come back later. Additionally, splitting the room charge was unnecessarily complicated, and my friend had to wake up at 5 am for a task that could have been done the night before. The commercialization of in-room products, all available for purchase, cheapened the luxury feel. Finally, the absence of turn-down service was surprising for a five-star hotel. The pool area was fine but overcrowded and overpriced, and the pool water was so warm it almost felt unsanitary. Overall, while the hotel’s design is impressive, the service and certain aspects of the experience did not meet five-star expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hana, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10! Highly recommend this place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024