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Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Rooftop terrace
Rooftop terrace
Restaurant
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
700 Wilshire Blvd (entrance on 7th St), Santa Monica, CA, 90401
  • Santa Monica Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Santa Monica Pier
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Venice Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪40 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, Mobility 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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Suite, 1 King Bed (Sunset)

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, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility 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, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility 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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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Venice Beach - 15 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 14 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 20 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 40 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 hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
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
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 80 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:30 AM to noon for a fee: USD 22 to 200 for adults and USD 22 to 200 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Winery release events
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24,000 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • First-run films
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 at the property

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 not available
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 80 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)

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 616 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 616 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 616 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 616 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 616 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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for a vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and very friendly property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Winston Salem

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

8/10 Good

Grant Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

laja

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Amazing! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stellar All Around
Honestly, everything was just such a (great) vibe. The hotel ambiance/design isn't my particular aesthetic, but even I could appreciate the hotel concept's quality of execution, aesthetic cohesion, and so forth. Staff were *chef's kiss* from valet to reception, housekeeping, food/bar staff, etc. Quality of food in the Italian-centered main floor restaurant was lovely; rooftop California-centered food very good. Major props to the team when I realized at the airport that I had forgotten to pack some new purchases - they promptly retrieved the items from the room and had it on standby for my local friend to pick up. While location is a slight hike from the beachfront, it affords a quieter stay. The spa attached to PROPER SM was also top notch. Concerns about unhoused persons in the neighbourhood, for those from large cities like Toronto or NYC, you won't even register (locals seem to to believe it's become an issue - didn't notice it personally).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Proper is a beautiful hotel. We enjoyed our stay. Do the recovery lounge if you’re into cold plunge.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay and will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven, ESCONDIDO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As a platinum vip with Expedia and a gold member with Marriott Bonvoy, this property exceeded my expectations. Our suite was medium in comparison to other suites but had a huge terrace that we could watch sunset from. Only valet parking which is typical for the area however it was 70 a night whereas other properties average 40-50 but no waiting and easy call ahead pick up. Bell service was on point and immediate as we entered our room When I booked room, vip gave free champagne but when we got there it wasn’t in the room and notified guest services - they brought a red wine which I rejected and asked for champagne - they obliged without hesitation (even though I checked my reservation and the actual booking stated “wine or champagne if available) … the bottle given was a veuve mid range about $110-$130 ish so not a bad deal at all. Place is clean and new Location is perfect - easy access to restaurant row / nightlife / beach and pier Room service is great and quick however expensive which I rarely say- 2 cokes and 2 breakfast burritos is $109 not including tip Overall a great hotel and would definitely stay again. Note: bonvoy was slightly cheaper by $10 but didn’t give the champagne so that’s why I booked Expedia. If I wasn’t vip, bonvoy would of been about 300 less, just an fyi
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mito, Irvine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Margarita

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a solid choice to stay
Always love my stay at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel. The only downside is the proximity of the hotel to the ocean, at best you will have ocean views.
Roof top pool (Photographed by Timothy Mulcare Photography LLC)
(Photographed by Timothy Mulcare Photography LLC)
(Photographed by Timothy Mulcare Photography LLC)
(Photographed by Timothy Mulcare Photography LLC)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff, food, lication
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Mathew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not receive Expedia Gold benefits despite bringing them up during check in. Otherwise stay was pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Juliana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki, Albuquerque

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay in Santa Monica
Nice stay, but in the winter the whole hotel is freezing because the hallways are outdoors. The cleaning team is also overly aggressive, banging down your door early in the morning to come in the rooms and they come back frequently. Very nice gym and rooftop bar and pool though.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manureet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with great service. Highly recommend staying here. I’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024