Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Landmark) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

4.6

Outstanding(558 Reviews)

Hotel in Santa Monica, CA

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsPool, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hotel

Luxury Santa Monica hotel in Downtown Santa Monica with 2 restaurants
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Map of Santa Monica, CA

Nearby attractions

Dodger Stadium

15 mi

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

11.8 mi

Aquarium of the Pacific

24.7 mi

Point Dume

Sleeps 4

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4.6

Outstanding(558 Reviews)

Hotel in Santa Monica, CA

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsPool, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

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.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Map of Santa Monica, CA

Nearby attractions

Dodger Stadium

15 mi

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

11.8 mi

Aquarium of the Pacific

24.7 mi

4.6

Outstanding(558 Reviews)

4.6

Nov 2024

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.

4.6

Nov 2024

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.

4.6

Oct 2024

The Proper is a newer nice clean place to stay in Santa Monica given how expensive all the hotels are in that area (it is expensive as well, given the room size). The rooms are small but nice. It can be quite loud on the Landmark side that is off Wilshire. Multiple sirens throughout the day can be heard as well as regular traffic. We had to wear earplugs at times. Our in-room Nespresso supplies were not replenished regularly. Be careful of in-room snacks-they are stupendously expensive (22.00 for M&M’s!!) The bath products are very nice there. Pretty rooftop bar and restaurant where you can watch the sunset. It is a popular spot and need to book reservations early. I’d probably stay there again while in Santa Monica, but stay in the Contemporary building (which can also be loud from the rooftop bar). Need to choose your room wisely. All the staff were friendly and helpful.

4.6

Oct 2024

The location has suffered post covid, Wilshire around the hotel has a lot of shuttered locations and it's a 1/2 mile / 10+ minute walk to the bluff, which in the morning or evening when few people are around, you'll want to stay aware. Sketchy 7/11 across the street. Room was a "balcony," which it had, but it faced a wall. Why do this? The decor already feels circa 2020, so I'm not sure how eco-friendly it is when they swap out all those bubble chairs and headboards in a few years. Staff is really friendly/helpful.

4.6

Oct 2024

I stayed 3nights at the Proper Hotel in Santa Monica. 2days , the house keeping didn’t clean the room. I was a little disappointed with it.

4.6

Sep 2024

Beautiful hotel, rooms, staff & food. rooftop pool was a vibe, close walking to restaurants & walk to Santa Monica pier. bed was super comfy and loved every minute

4.6

Aug 2024

A beautiful hotel and friendly staff.

4.6

Aug 2024

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

4.6

Aug 2024

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!

4.6

Aug 2024

I Recommend the artichokes in the restaurant

4.6

Aug 2024

The homeless hanging around the 7-11 next door made for some unruly and loud moments.

4.6

Aug 2024

Enjoyed our stay at Santa Monica Proper. Very clean and beautiful property. No complaints!!!!

4.6

Jul 2024

Modern style and design.

4.6

Jul 2024

Wonderful stay, good food and amenities.

4.6

Jul 2024

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.

4.6

Jul 2024

Property was amazing!!

4.6

Jul 2024

Crowded on holiday weekend. Couldn’t get into pool. Hard to get into restaurant. Nice place. Thought it was over priced for experience.

4.6

Jul 2024

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.

4.6

Jul 2024

10/10! Highly recommend this place to stay!

4.6

Jul 2024

Stay at proper is always great. I’ve never once been let down by their service, attention to detail or the cleanliness of their rooms. As always 10/10 definitely recommend!

4.6

Jun 2024

Perfect location to explore Santa Monica and LA

4.6

Jun 2024

Love staying here. Will definitely be back again

4.6

Jun 2024

Love the hotel room and common area. They have great morning coffee/tea set-up with a huge common space to start your morning. Walking distance to the beach and even closer to many restaurants and shopping. Great for a visit to Santa Monica beach.

4.6

Jun 2024

Beautiful design, rooms are quiet.

4.6

Jun 2024

Lovely place.

4.6

Jun 2024

THE best hotel I've ever stayed in, the best service I've ever experienced, great gym, amazing restaurant, beautiful roof top pool. And the service was perfect. Couldn't ask for more thank you proper!

4.6

Jun 2024

Beautiful decor. Friendly and helpful staff. Wonderful facilities. Worth every penny for a relaxing time in Santa Monica.

4.6

Jun 2024

Loved the decor and all the friendly staff!

4.6

Jun 2024

The restaurant is amazing. The rest of the place is fine and just to far from the beach.

4.6

Jun 2024

Beautiful property, helpful employees. Pool was crowded with splashing screaming kids but still nice - just not relaxing. Property is lovely

4.6

Jun 2024

good

4.6

Jun 2024

Nice hotel

4.6

Jun 2024

Great property! Rooms are very comfortable and modern. Staff is welcoming and very helpful

4.6

May 2024

The service of the staff, the interior of the hotel, the cleanliness, everything was wonderful! I'm going to stay here again!!

4.6

May 2024

Lovely

4.6

May 2024

This Hotel is truly amazing. The staff are lovely and fun and informative from every aspect. It seems like everyone is happy to be there! We had such great service from the bellman, front desk, wait staff downstairs, and everyone on the rooftop! Pia on the rooftop was so gracious and accommodating! We will be back!

4.6

May 2024

Amazing stay!

4.6

May 2024

Beautiful in every way. Excellent and friendly staff. 5+ stay!

4.6

May 2024

We were really looking forward to our stay at The Proper after it came highly recommended by a friend. Unfortunately it didn't live up to expectations and we were left a little disappointed. We were charged exorbitant fees for parking and offered little to no alternative by any of the hotel team. We were also denied use of the pool on our only free afternoon due to it being hired out for a private event, and weren't notified about this on arrival. When I flagged these complaints with the team at the desk, they offered to refund a resort amenities fee of $120 for our 3-night stay, a fee which I wasn't aware was being charged in the first place. I accepted as I just wanted a resolution and checked out. Following this, I was still charged the full amount including the amenities fee and three weeks later I'm still waiting to hear back from the hotel about a refund. All in all, the service at The Proper doesn't match up to its price point or online ratings in my experience. Location, decor, and rooms I can't fault, but I certainly wouldn't stay there again.

4.6

May 2024

hotel design is good

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Santa Monica?

The average price for a rental in Santa Monica is $208 per night. This rental is $431 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels. Enjoy the water!

Is Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel in Santa Monica, CA

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About this hotel

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Map of Santa Monica, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

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