Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Santa Monica Beach

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Outdoor pool
55-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV, first-run movies
Building design
Exterior
Yoga

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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
  • Montana Avenue
    12 min walk
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.)
    32 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite 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, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, 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

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Downtown Santa Monica hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Santa Monica Beach and Santa Monica Pier. Main Street Santa Monica and Venice Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Third Street Promenade - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Monica Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Santa Monica Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Main Street Santa Monica - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Venice Beach - 15 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Downtown Santa Monica Station - 14 min walk
  • Los Angeles Union Station - 20 min drive
  • Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 32 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

5-star luxury hotel near Santa Monica Beach
Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge.

Event space at this hotel measures 24000 square feet (2230 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels. Parking is available for a fee.

This 5-star Santa Monica hotel is smoke free.

  • 267 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 24000 sq ft of conference space
  • 2230 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2019
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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.

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

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 onsite 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 center
  • Fitness classes
  • Bicycling
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • Shopping
  • Winery release events
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Stair-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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • First-run movies
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

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: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 45 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 63.36 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. 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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Santa Monica Proper
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Proper Hotel
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Santa Monica Proper Hotel a Member of Design Hotels
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Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 560 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 560 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 560 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 560 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 560 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

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best
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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

MARCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I Recommend the artichokes in the restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The homeless hanging around the 7-11 next door made for some unruly and loud moments.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at Santa Monica Proper. Very clean and beautiful property. No complaints!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Modern style and design.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay, good food and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Fort Worth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easily one of the most hip hotels!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

8/10 Good

william

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Crowded on holiday weekend. Couldn’t get into pool. Hard to get into restaurant. Nice place. Thought it was over priced for experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Chiara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hana, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10! Highly recommend this place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024