Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

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
  • Santa Monica Place
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Landmark)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Landmark)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Grand Room, 1 King Bed (Landmark)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Landmark)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Sunset)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Grand Room, 1 King Bed (Wellness)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
  • Santa Monica Beach - 19 min walk
  • Santa Monica Pier - 20 min walk
  • Main Street Santa Monica - 3 min drive
  • Venice Beach - 15 min drive

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 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
  • 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

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 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 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)

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

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Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 586 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 586 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 586 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 586 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 586 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

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every aspect of our stay was top notch. What a beautifully designed hotel and the staff is A .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gretchen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice for Santa Monica
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is not 5 stars
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Sujin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience. Coffee was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service,also the room was perfect clean and comfortable. We also especially enjoyed the spa
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best spot in SaMo!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Marley

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very professional staff and accomodating. Beautiful roof top dining and pool and lovely common areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Erika

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gina m

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Egem

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leopoldo

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
top nights in Santa Monica
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber Marie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every detail was exquisite from the staff to the interior design. Highly recommend! The rooftop pool and restaurant are incredible. This hotel exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accommodations and amenities! Beautifully curated property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024