Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

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Design Hotels
8.9 (588 reviews)
700 Wilshire Boulevard , Santa Monica , US
+1 310-620-9990

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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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:

Surya Spa is open daily.

Advance booking is recommended for Panchakarma retreats and Ammortal Chambersessions.

Recovery Suite and cold plunge access is available to all hotel guests.

The fitness center is open 24 hours.

Proper Club membership is available for inquiry at the front desk.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 588 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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Björn • family_with_children • de
10
TOP
Pros:

Wunderschönes Hotel, tolle Lage, sehr schönes Ambiente.

Cons:

Parkgebühren mit 90,- Dollar pro Nacht sind aus meiner Sicht etwas zu hoch.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Ludovic • couple • ch
6
Pros:

Le design intérieur est vraiment incroyable et vraiment sympa chaque fois que vous y entrez. Il est centrale et très pratique si vous vous déplacez entre Malibu, Santa Monica et Venice Beach. Toujours un peu de monde dans le lobby ce qui le rend vivant et donne une belle atmosphère. Le roof top est super également.

Cons:

Il n'y rien autour, il est assez isolé a pied c'est pour cela que le lobby fait office de point de rencontre pour les gens aux alentours. C'est mal entretenu au niveau des chambres et vieilli très vite. Notre Suite était tout simplement salle, le canapé et les tapis étaient largement tachés, Les rideaux mal fixé aux extrémités, très décevant pour un 5 étoiles et pour le prix payé. C'est propre mais de gros problèmes sur la maintenance en général. Le claquage de porte le matin semble être un sport national, parfaitement désagréable avec le JetLag et en général.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Great experience - stylish hotel with great facilities in a good location.
The fitness facilities are very good - great gym, courses available for guests. There are a small number of bikes available for free use.
Calabra was very good, it is on the rooftop, so there is a kind-of view, more inland to the Hollywood Hills than to the beach, but it was quite cramped (small tables, close together, no room at the bar before the meal).

Cons:

Pre-arrival experience wasn't great and got me a bit concerned. They seem to have a call center and then very bad quality lines to the hotel that made it difficult to contact them before arrival.
Both of the restaurants are good, but get very busy (Calabra in the evening, the other one for breakfast), staying in the hotel doesn't seem to make any difference.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Johanna • solo_traveller • ca
6
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Jordan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Vitor • couple • pt
9
Definitivamente um ponto confortável em Santa Mônica
Pros:

Rigorosamente tudo.
Hotel bem desenhado e com ótimo serviço.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Cedric • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Great place

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Rich • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Jb • family_with_children • fr
10
Fabuleux
Pros:

Le design, le service

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Estaire Prim • solo_traveller • es
7
Pros:

Gym y Spa

Cons:

Habitación muy pequeña. Lo mismo que la piscina en la azotea. Tamaño ridículo. Landmrk building nefasto

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandra • family_with_children • pl
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Amit • couple • us
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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ILANA • family_with_children • fr
9
Exceptionnel séjour à Santa Monica
Pros:

Hôtel très luxueux mais pas “m’as tu vu “. Parfait à tous les niveaux propreté, aménagement, emplacement, service,

Cons:

Décoration magnifique mais un peu sombre tout de même.
Assez cher

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Jane • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Lili • couple • fr
9
Tres bel hotel, bien placé et design !
Pros:

Superbe hotel, très design, le personnel hyper sympa, les chambres très belles !

Cons:

La piscine était trop festive à mon gout (privatisée pour un mariage alors qu'on était là) mais sinon super !

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Tony • solo_traveller • gb
10
Amazing LA break
Pros:

The extra details - staff knew your name, turn down service. The great gym and roof top restaurant pool and bar

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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michael • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • family_with_children • fr
9
Très bien
Pros:

Magnifique hotel avec literie excellente
Nourriture de qualite

Cons:

Piscine étroite sur le roof top
Prix des prestations du spa exhorbitants

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • family_with_children • au
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee