Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

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8.9 (500 reviews)
700 Wilshire Boulevard , Los Angeles , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great location
Cons:
Room size concerns
High prices for some amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.49
Guests noted cleanliness positively, but some areas could be improved.
Service
9.66
Staff was consistently praised for their helpfulness and hospitality.
Location
9.2
The hotel is well-situated, adding to a pleasant overall experience.
Room Quality
8.25
Some feedback indicated rooms were small and less comfortable than expected.
Amenities
8.88
Amenities like the gym and spa were positively highlighted, but some charges were noted.
Value for Money
8.14
Some guests felt the price did not always match the quality of services.
Food and Beverage
9.19
Restaurants received high praise for food quality and dining experience.
Overall Experience
9.36
Most guests expressed a strong desire to return, indicating high overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 22:00

Property Description

Luxury Accommodation with Top-Notch Amenities

Exquisite Dining Experience
Indulge in a variety of culinary delights at our restaurant offering American, Mexican, and local cuisine. Special dietary requests are catered to with vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan options available.

Recreational Activities and Services
Enjoy a range of activities from cycling in the area to relaxing by the outdoor swimming pool. Take advantage of our fitness centre, private parking, and complimentary bike rentals. Car hire services make exploring the city a breeze.

Prime Location Near Attractions
Conveniently situated just 1.2 km from Santa Monica Beach, our 5-star hotel is close to Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica Pier, and Pacific Park. With exceptional service and a prime location, make your reservation at Santa Monica Proper Hotel today.

Important information:

The Surya Spa will open in March 2020.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LAX

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 70 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 500 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.49
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 8.14
Food and Beverage: 9.19
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Rinze • couple • nl
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2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Location is great

Cons:

Crazy busy lobby

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Ingrid • extended_group • nl
9
Mooi modern hotel, heerlijk in Santa Monica
Pros:

Hele mooie inrichting, fijne ligging

Cons:

Niks

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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MH • extended_group • gb
9
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Dana • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Iryna • couple • ua
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Désirée • family_with_children • ch
7
Potential für mehr
Pros:

+ Lage
+ Pool
+ Personal

Cons:

- Preis/Leistung
- sehr kleine Betten in 2 Bett Zimmer
- die Reinigungskraft hat das Lieblings „Nuscheli“ unserer Tochter weg geschmissen. Das Personal war bemüht es wieder zu finden was leider nicht möglich war. Unsere Tochter hat denn ganzen Abend, Nacht und Tag geweint. Hätte mir gewünscht das man aufmerksamer ist.
- Reinigung. Als wir das „Nuschi“ gesucht haben haben wir Sachen gesehen die wir lieber nicht gesehen hätten.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Paula • family_with_children • pl
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Luis Fernando • family_with_children • br
10
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Johan • couple • se
8
2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Gustavo • family_with_children • br
10
2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Itzel • solo_traveller • cr
10
2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Kirill • couple • ru
9
Cons:

Парковка за 80 долларов это слишком)

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Jonny • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Burns • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Tricia • couple • au
10
2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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RonitFaynsod • Family • Los Angeles, California
10
We will be back!
Pros:

We stayed at The Proper Hotel Santa Monica with our family and had the best trip. The hotel is beautiful, spotless, and thoughtfully designed in a way that feels calm and elevated.
The food was excellent—fresh, healthy, and actually made us feel good. One of the biggest highlights for us was the scent-free environment. No overpowering fragrances anywhere, which meant we slept incredibly well (such a game changer, especially with kids).
Every detail felt intentional, from cleanliness to comfort. It’s rare to find a hotel that feels this good for both adults and families. We’ll absolutely be back.

2025-12-31 • via Tripadvisor
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CarlosMontalvo • Family • San Antonio, Texas
2
CHECK OUT OTHER HOTELS IN AREA
Pros:

Negotiating the rate after the room was booked to try to get more money. Went from $200 to $150 upsale after 65000 pts
Not good practice.
Be careful!!!

2025-12-27 • via Tripadvisor
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wanderlustc • Business
10
My favorite place to stay in Los Angeles
Pros:

The Santa Monica Proper gets me excited for LA trips. It has everything i need for a great travel stay: a range of beautiful indoor and outdoor meeting spaces enjoyed by both locals and travelers, incredibly delicious menus, luxurious marble bathrooms with Aesop amenities, the cutest pencils.and a friendly staff (in the best uniforms) who remember guests. The design, landscaping and unique lounge spaces will elevate your travel photos. Thank you to the staff and management for consistently exceptional stays!

2025-12-19 • via Tripadvisor