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.
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.
Based on 975 reviews
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Incredible experience
Aug 10, 2025Chris B
We’ve been wanting to stay at this property for a while now and have heard nothing but great things. Our stay was incredible. The location is perfect and the vibes are outstanding. From the moment we were greeted by the super helpful valet, the amazing bell team, the front desk agents, and the service and management in both Palma and Calabra, we…
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We’ve been wanting to stay at this property for a while now and have heard nothing but great things. Our stay was incredible. The location is perfect and the vibes are outstanding. From the moment we were greeted by the super helpful valet, the amazing bell team, the front desk agents, and the service and management in both Palma and Calabra, we felt appreciated and a genuine sense of care for us. We traveled with our boys (2yo and 4yo) and the entire team was so kind and caring to us the whole time. From the top down, you can tell that team cares and is on point. This experience couldn’t have been better! Thank you Proper team!! Bravo!
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Beautiful Hotel with Great Style and Location
Aug 9, 2025Steven M
From the moment you walk into the Proper Santa Monica, you can tell it is something special. Designed by Kelly Wearstler, the interiors are stylish, warm, and full of interesting details.
The rooms are beautiful and have Aesop toiletries, which was a nice touch. The rooftop restaurant, Calabra, is a highlight with delicious food and amazing views…
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From the moment you walk into the Proper Santa Monica, you can tell it is something special. Designed by Kelly Wearstler, the interiors are stylish, warm, and full of interesting details.
The rooms are beautiful and have Aesop toiletries, which was a nice touch. The rooftop restaurant, Calabra, is a highlight with delicious food and amazing views of the ocean and city.
The location is perfect. It is a short walk to the beach, shops, and great places to eat, but it still feels peaceful and relaxing. Even the gym stood out. It has a wood interior that gives it a unique and inviting atmosphere.
The Proper Santa Monica made our trip even better. I would stay here again without hesitation.
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Excellent Hotel
Jul 30, 2025fannylaurenParis, France
This hotel exceeded my expectations. The location was perfect, the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, and the room was spotless.
Perfect Girls Weekend
Jul 30, 2025Kate S
We stayed at the Santa Monica Proper for the Beyonce concert at SoFi. The guest services team was so accommodating and helped us arrange transportation. The food was amazing, service was on point and the front desk greeted us with great enthusiasm. It was an amazing escape and we'd absolutely stay again.
Amazing experience
Jul 29, 2025Chad R
Incredible amenities - gym, restaurant, pool, pool bar. I would highlight the incredible staff from my first step into the Proper. Room was super clean and nice. This is a very tailored experience.
Incredible experience