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Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Name: Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
Address: 700 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, US

★★★★★·9.1/ 10Excellent

·Hotels

📍700 Wilshire Boulevard · Los Angeles ↗

📞+18332770737·Official site ↗

Electric bicycle charging stationFitness facilities (surcharge)Health or beauty spa nearbyGuest education on local ecosystems and cultureAir conditioningSwimming poolAll 84 facilities +

Review

Official

At Santa Monica Proper Hotel, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided. Chilly nights become more delightful than balmy ones, as you snuggle near the hotel's inviting hearth. At Santa Monica Proper Hotel, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment. At Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a wide array of amenities guarantees a fulfilling experience throughout your visit. Make your holiday truly memorable by taking a rejuvenating plunge into the pool.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 399 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-07

Guests praise the stunning Kelly Wearstler design, exceptional gym, and attentive service. Common complaints include high prices, crowded pool, noise issues, and occasional cleaning lapses.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Facilities9.2

Cleanliness9.2

Surroundings9.2

Service9.0

Location9.0

Value8.0

＋ PraisedExceptional personalized service · Stunning unique design · Comfortable bedding and sleep · High-quality dining

－ ComplaintsSmall rooms or poor views · Rare severe security breaches · Billing disputes · Limited facility access

KEYIdeal for design lovers seeking premium service. Check room noise, avoid peak pool hours, and verify bills carefully.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? What attractions are nearby?＋

Located centrally, it is just 1.2 km from Santa Monica Beach, near the Pier and Third Street Promenade. Public transport is convenient for exploring the city.

diningWhat dining options are available? Are there special diet choices?＋

The on-site restaurant offers American, Mexican, and local cuisine, including vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan options. Room service provides packed lunches.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families? What child-friendly facilities are there?＋

Highly rated by 56 family guests for personalized service and child-friendly details like hidden toys. It allows pets, offers kid meals, and maintains a smoke-free environment.

coupleHow is the experience for couples? What makes it special?＋

60 couple travelers praised the unique Kelly Wearstler design, comfortable beds, and warm service. The rooftop pool and dining atmosphere are romantic and ideal.

roomHow are the room facilities and service quality? What are the pros and cons?＋

Overall score 9.0 with facilities rated 9.2. Pros include soundproofing and comfort. Cons involve hidden outlets and occasional noise or cleaning lapses, so verify details upon arrival.

facilityWhat recreational and fitness facilities does the hotel offer?＋

Features a rooftop pool, fitness center (surcharge), and free bike rentals. Nearby spa services, terraces, and evening entertainment enhance the leisure experience.

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Room types · 27

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Proper Suite, Suite, 1 King

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)102 ㎡up to 2

The spacious suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite offers air conditioning, a minibar, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Sunset One Bedroom Suite 1 King

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)86 ㎡up to 2

The double room features a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.

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Premier Suite 1 King - Mobility Access

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)67 ㎡up to 2

The double room features a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.

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Premier Suite, Suite, 1 King

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)65 ㎡up to 2

The double room offers a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Deluxe Suite, Suite, 1 King

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)54 ㎡up to 2

The double room features a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.

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RoomPremier Room with Two Queen Beds - Mobility Accessible

Premier Room with Two Queen Beds - Mobility Accessible

2 × Queen bed46 ㎡up to 4

The quadruple room features a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 2 beds.

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Landmark Grand King, Larger Guest room, 1 King

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)43 ㎡up to 2

The double room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Room, 1 King Bed (Performance Wellness)

1 × King bed43 ㎡up to 2

1 King Bed460 sq feet Entertainment - 55-inch Smart TV with premium channels and first-run moviesFood & Drink - 24-hour room service, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Pillowtop bed, Frette Italian linens, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Grab bar near toilet, low-height electrical outlets in bathroom, portable bathtub seat, hardwood flooring in room, closed-captioned TV, low-height counter and sink, wheelchair accessible, transfer shower, area rugs in room, lever door handles, low-height door lock, height-adjustable showerhead, and low-height view port in doorNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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Room, 1 King Bed (Restorative Wellness)

1 × King bed43 ㎡up to 2

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Superior King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)43 ㎡up to 2

The double room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

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RoomDouble Room

Double Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)42 ㎡up to 2

A seating area with a TV, a minibar and a balcony are provided in this spacious double room. The unit offers 1 bed.

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RoomPremier King Room - Mobility Accessible

Premier King Room - Mobility Accessible

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)42 ㎡up to 2

The double room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

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RoomPremier King Room with Balcony - Mobility Accessible

Premier King Room with Balcony - Mobility Accessible

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)42 ㎡up to 2

The double room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Premier Double Queen, Guest room, 2 Queen

2 × Queen bed41 ㎡up to 4

The quadruple room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Premier King, Guest room, 1 King

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)39 ㎡up to 2

The double room offers a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Landmark Premier King, Guest room, 1 King

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)37 ㎡up to 2

The double room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Premier Balcony King, Guest room, 1 King, Balcony

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)37 ㎡up to 2

The double room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Deluxe Double Queen, Deluxe Guest room, 2 Queen

2 × Queen bed35 ㎡up to 4

The quadruple room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Deluxe King Room - Mobility Accessible

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)35 ㎡up to 2

The double room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Landmark Garden Terrace, Guest room, 1 King

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)35 ㎡up to 2

The double room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Deluxe King, Deluxe Guest room, 1 King

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)33 ㎡up to 2

The double room provides a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Deluxe King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)33 ㎡up to 2

The double room offers a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.

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Landmark Deluxe Queen, Guest room, 1 Queen

1 × Queen bed33 ㎡up to 2

The double room offers a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Garden Terrace, Guest room, 1 King

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)32 ㎡up to 2

The double room offers a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.

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RoomGarden Terrace, Guest room, 1 King Mobility Access

Garden Terrace, Guest room, 1 King Mobility Access

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)32 ㎡up to 2

The double room offers a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 1 bed.

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Deluxe King with Balcony, Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, Balcony

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)30 ㎡up to 2

The double room offers a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Grand Room, 1 King Bed (Wellness)

1 × King bedup to 2

1 King BedSoundproofed room Entertainment - 55-inch Smart TV with premium channels and first-run moviesFood & Drink - 24-hour room service, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled waterSleep - Pillowtop bed, Frette Italian linens, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on requestComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Height-adjustable showerheadNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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DiningSights

Mélisse

Modern French · ★★ Michelin

$$$$

Since opening in 1999, Chef Josiah Citrin’s flagship has been a Santa Monica mainstay. Through its many evolutions, the restaurant has sought to offer a certain kind of fine dining experience that will never go out of style. Slip in through a discreet side entrance to enter the enclosed space that combines a vibe-y underground feel with classic luxury. One can expect the finest cutlery and plates, gorgeous presentations, plenty of tableside saucing, and a level of French decadence that borders on gratuitous. The results are indulgent. Truffles, wagyu, uni, and crab weave their way across intri

483m

Citrin

Californian · ★ Michelin

$$$$

Although located in the same building as Chef Josiah Citrin's sister restaurant Mélisse, in lieu of its sibling’s tasting menu-only format, the offerings here afford more choice, with a modest prix-fixe alongside à la carte options. Chef Ken Takayama's cuisine sends forth signature combinations of French technique with an abundance of California's seasonal produce, focusing on updated takes on classically rooted flavors with modern, global touches.Spendthrifts will revel in the opulent caviar and truffle add-ons; but even without a dollop or shaving of luxury; the impressive cooking here, such

484m

Colapasta

Italian · Bib

Run, don’t walk, to this charming spot. Nestled into a breezy locale just a few blocks from the Pacific, this modern trattoria packs a big culinary punch, thanks largely to the considerable talent of Chef/owner Stefano De Lorenzo (of Piccolo). On the highly focused Italian menu, expect to find a fragrant soup of the day; a few heartwarming antipasti; as well as a fair amount of beautifully executed pastas, made by hand at a station located front and center in the space. Favorites may include tender calamarata, tossed in a smooth and bright tomato sauce, dotted with oregano, creamy stracciatell

277m

Cobi's

Asian · Bib

The pink building with green trim is the first sign that Cobi's will charm you, and then there's the dining room, where frilly, floral touches (Pink wallpaper! Mismatched tables and chairs!) and a patio with more flowers set the scene for a lively atmosphere. Discover Thai and Malaysian delights along with other influences on this broad Southeast Asian menu. Start with dumplings, satay or curry puffs, those crispy triangular shells filled with curried split peas and potatoes sided by pickled onion and tamarind ketchup. From there, pick a curry or a wood-grilled main dish such as grilled prawns

1.8km

Rustic Canyon

Californian

$$$

A sense of community and warm hospitality pervades this beloved Santa Monica institution where the lighting is just right and where the bar and booths exude intimacy. Open since 2006, the restaurant has gone through many chapters and evolutions, but one guiding, foundational principle is a commitment to market-driven cooking. The menu today proudly acknowledges the farmers and producers behind every asparagus, chicory, persimmon and fish. The cooking is far from fussy. Think hearty pork terrines with pickled cauliflower, poached trout with sauerkraut, bay scallops with tomatoes and saffron, an

541m

Élephante

Contemporary

$$$

It would be easy to write off this rooftop haunt as just another trendy spot, but that would be a shame as the gorgeous space comes with some serious kitchen talent. The cactus garden is a lush perch, but ocean views from the sunset room, replete with natural word and stone, are unbeatable.Contemporary small plates infused with Southern Mediterranean influences is what this team does best, and diners would do well to share. Dishes deliver deliciously surprising flavors, as in a rich whipped eggplant spread served with olive oil in the center and fresh-baked puccia bread on the side. Rigatoni v

706m

The Lobster

Seafood

$$$

True to its name, this lovely perch overlooking the Santa Monica Pier has earned its reputation for great American seafood thanks to its focus on Maine lobsters and much more. Don’t let its beachy location lure you into thinking that this is a tourist trap, though. Tightly spaced tables don’t leave much room for privacy, and the service seems focused on efficiency, but those expansive views and steaming seafood more than compensate. Lobsters arrive at the height of temptation — find them beautifully steamed until the meat is tender, rendering that side of melted butter all but superfluous. Sea

1.1km

Fia

Steakhouse

$$$$

A Santa Monica landmark dating back to the 20s, the onetime Wilshire has been reimagined with an Italian streak. It’s hard to imagine a more exquisitely Angeleno locale than this sprawling courtyard, encased by massive pine trees and illuminated by twinkling string lights. Fia's menu features organic produce from local farmers from no further than 50 miles away, and though it appears routine on the surface, it's full of inventive twists, as seen in the spicy tuna on crispy arancini, or the porcini tortellini with asparagus, spinach and pearl onion. Save room for the Amalfi lemon mousse cake wi

2.2km

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Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 27

Proper Suite, Suite, 1 King

Sunset One Bedroom Suite 1 King

Premier Suite 1 King - Mobility Access

Premier Suite, Suite, 1 King

Deluxe Suite, Suite, 1 King

Premier Room with Two Queen Beds - Mobility Accessible

Landmark Grand King, Larger Guest room, 1 King

Room, 1 King Bed (Performance Wellness)

Room, 1 King Bed (Restorative Wellness)

Superior King Room

Double Room

Premier King Room - Mobility Accessible

Premier King Room with Balcony - Mobility Accessible

Premier Double Queen, Guest room, 2 Queen

Premier King, Guest room, 1 King

Landmark Premier King, Guest room, 1 King

Premier Balcony King, Guest room, 1 King, Balcony

Deluxe Double Queen, Deluxe Guest room, 2 Queen

Deluxe King Room - Mobility Accessible

Landmark Garden Terrace, Guest room, 1 King

Deluxe King, Deluxe Guest room, 1 King

Deluxe King Room

Landmark Deluxe Queen, Guest room, 1 Queen

Garden Terrace, Guest room, 1 King

Garden Terrace, Guest room, 1 King Mobility Access

Deluxe King with Balcony, Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, Balcony

Grand Room, 1 King Bed (Wellness)

Facilities · 84

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