Santa Monica Proper Hotel

Loading hotels

Santa Monica Proper Hotel | Santa Monica, Los Angeles | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Santa Monica, Los Angeles

5 stars

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

Explore the local area

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

Room Information
Room Upgrade 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.

Hotel details

Resort Fees

There is a resort fee of $35 plus tax, per room per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).

Resort Fee Details

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.

Dining

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).

Fun and Games

Rooftop swimming pool. Poolside alcove rentals*. 24-hour fitness centre. Surya Spa*. Bicycle rental. Complimentary weekly yoga and bootcamp classes.

Entertainment

Regular live music and DJ sets.

Handy Stuff

Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. Concierge.

Additional Information

*Denotes local charge.

Trip advisor rating

4.6/5

1,035 reviews

Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Excellent

81%

Very Good

Average

Poor

Terrible

“Nice gym, small room”

May 12, 2026L3435VFjohnj

Eric at the valet was super nice. Checkin was very smooth. At the price I paid for the room, I was hoping for more. The amenity provided in room is limited. And there’s only one pair of slipper. Room is small. We brought up some issues to the front desk such as not working outlet and safebox… the office manager had sent us an email to apologize which I appreciate their attention to this matter. The view from the room was ugly as it’s the view of parking lot and rooftop even with a balcony. The location is very close to all restaurants and shops. The gym is very nice with equipments I never seen before, but it’s a cramped space that fit in too many equipments. Just minor inconveniences but tolerable. We stayed for only a day and didn’t have time to rent the bike, otherwise i think it would be a lot of fun.

“A stylish escape”

May 12, 2026HotelJerome1889

Santa Monica Proper delivered an exceptional experience from start to finish. The design is truly one-of-a-kind, stylish, thoughtful, and unlike anything else in the area. The team was highly engaged and welcoming throughout our stay, making everything feel seamless. Food & Beverage offerings were world-class, and the wellness program provided the perfect opportunity to disconnect, reset, and fully enjoy our four days in LA. A standout stay, highly recommend.

“Serious concerns regarding billing practices and guest service. Avoid.”

May 10, 2026Lewis J

Following our stay at the Santa Monica hotel, we identified multiple unauthorised and unexplained charges taken from our account. We fully understood and accepted the security deposit hold of $200 per night. At checkout, we were advised by reception that the account would be adjusted accordingly for the $295 in food and drink we had, that the remaining balance of approximately $305 based on 3 night stay, from the hold would be released within a few days. This did not happen. Instead, we have experienced a series of inconsistent and unexplained transactions, an increase to nearly $1,385 from $600 without authorisation, and a further charge of $1,090 just two days later, they then gave us a refund of $1,090, but we are still missing $1090. This lack of clarity and consistency is unacceptable. Despite repeated attempts to resolve this directly with the hotel via email and telephone, we have received no meaningful resolution. We have therefore been left with no choice but to formally dispute the charges through our bank. We hold full supporting documentation, including invoices, bank statements, and full written correspondence, which clearly evidences the discrepancies. While the hotel itself is modern, it has a great gym, and the food is of a fantastic standard, these positives are completely undermined by the handling of billing and lack of accountability in resolving the issue. There were also additional service concerns. On one evening, we were informed there was no seating available in the bar for us, as tables appeared to be allocated to non-residents, so we had to demand seating. In addition, at the rooftop bar we were told seating was only permitted if food was ordered, which seems odd as I’m sure there is a higher mark up with alcohol. Overall, the experience demonstrated a serious lack of transparency in billing and poor guest service resolution. I would not recommend this hotel until these issues are addressed

ATOL protection for your entire holiday

Book with confidence knowing your holiday is financially protected

Protection for your Package Holiday

Some of the flights and flight-inclusive holidays on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. However, ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed on this website. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Please see our booking conditions for information, or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: https://www.atol.org/about-atol/atol-certificates.

This product offers you combinations of a hotel and flights at an inclusive price. This product enjoys the protection of the Package Travel, Package Travel and Linked Arrangements Regulations 2018.

Loading hotels