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Reviews of Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels 5 stars

700 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401, United States

#54 of 388 hotels in Los Angeles

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 252 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    10
    Comfort and luxury all in one
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Landmark Premier King, Guest room, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything about it.

    We spent a quick evening in Santa Monica before returning to Seattle and couldn’t have been happier with our choice to stay at Santa Monica Proper. The hotel itself is beautifully designed and their attention to detail is apparent in every corner of the space. Aesthetics aside, I had the most comfortable sleep at this hotel (even better than at home) and now want to know all about their bedding selection. Location and staff were also wonderful, and my only regret is not visiting their bar or restaurant.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Queen, Deluxe Guest room, 2 Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hotel has amazing interior design. Restaurant on the roof top can be quite busy but they have wonderful bar with full service. Last but not least - tasty breakfast, you should try pancakes in the restaurant downstairs. It's worth it! Also it's a very dog friendly place.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful property

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Would highly recommend this hotel loved the vibe and style of hotel for a chill out vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King with Balcony, Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food menu in restaurant wasn't to my taste

    Modern and had a classy feel , wanted a pool to relax and wasn't too busy

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier King, Guest room, 1 King
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, service

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Really nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Double Queen, Guest room, 2 Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot of homeless nearby made it hard to go out walking

    Great can do people

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful property with an exceptional staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King with Balcony, Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely property with an amazing staff. From valet to front desk to housekeeping!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    A very luxurious stay and a superb hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Queen, Deluxe Guest room, 2 Queen
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Shower drain was clogged so kept flooding. Thought housekeeping would of picked it up each day but they didnt. Location was a bit further away from the main action than thought.

    Amazing friendly staff and accommodating of requests Great food and bev restaurant and pool areas were exceptional. Liked the level of security Very comfy bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic stay would definitely come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Landmark Deluxe Queen, Guest room, 1 Queen
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hotel, lovely staff and good facilities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King with Balcony, Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of staff but at times not attentive but not a reason to not stay at the Proper.

    Nice rooms, rooftop bar and pool. Definitely a calming vibe and good location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Apart from the noise the hotel is first class
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Landmark Premier King, Guest room, 1 King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The windows are not double glazed and we were woken by different noises including backing delivery trucks throughout the night

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King with Balcony, Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked a room with balcony expecting i would see good views such as beach or city but instead the balcony is faced towards a shabby building

    the lobby and bar was rly pretty

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    10
    Great property and will definitely come back to this property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King with Balcony, Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing is that the doors either seem quite thin or or there is no sound insulation under the door.

    Lovely property, lovely staff and great facilities. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you very much for a great stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    10
    Unlike anything you’ve ever stayed at before - truly incredible. No notes.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one tiny negative was the minibar prices were extortionate.

    The interior design is next level to anything you’ve ever stayed in before. Every detail is incredible and design can be found everywhere from how your room key is presented through to the thoughtful gestures like complimentary bottled water each day. The staff are super friendly, housekeeping was prompt and thorough. Overall incredible.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King with Balcony, Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor. Room is comfortable

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King with Balcony, Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not cheap, but you certainly get great quality.

    What am amazing hotel! Stunning design, great location, fantastic restaurants and rooftop bar and friendly, welcoming staff. This was an awesome start to our holiday trip.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King, Deluxe Guest room, 1 King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don’t understand why people who design hotel rooms cannot place enough electric charging stations within easy reach. In this case, as so often happens, there was the initial hunt for outlets. Here they were hidden below the bedside table. That is my only, and quite minor, issue.

    The hotel was beautiful, and i loved the multiuse lobby where you can eat, hang out have a drink or coffee, or just people watch in a beautiful environment. My room was very nice, bed comfortable, water pressure great. The roof top restaurant was beautiful with excellent food.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    10
    Loved it all
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Queen, Deluxe Guest room, 2 Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Suggestion kettle to make tea would be good 😀

    Reception staff at front desk were very helpful & friendly beds super comfy

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    8.0
    It was a quick stay, however, waiting for a room until 5pm was NOT acceptable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King with Balcony, Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had to wait till 5pm for our room. And the next morning the pool was closed for a special event. Didn’t really get to enjoy the property. So the value of my stay was not fully utilized.

    Beautiful space, decor, lounge area, roof top very cool

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Queen, Deluxe Guest room, 2 Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s the work of my favorite designer.The space is comfortable, the details are exquisite and delicate, the material collection is also outstanding effect ,suits the holiday hotel very much

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    10
    Absolutely beautiful hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King with Balcony, Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Housekeeping staff entered our room, even though we asked for privacy and when asked about it, the housekeeping manager never got back to us.

    Absolutely beautiful hotel! The decor and all the space are so beautifully designed.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    10
    An experience that transports you to a calm beautiful place.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Landmark Premier King, Guest room, 1 King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expensive but I’ve booked to go back already b

    Amazing place. People, vibe, design.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King with Balcony, Deluxe Guest room, 1 King, Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No beach view but otherwise perfect 👌

    Staff was great 👍 Lovely decor .

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    8.0
    Good gym. Great staff. A little far from the beach.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Premier King, Guest room, 1 King
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little far from the beach. Room is a little small.

    I always look for a good gym. Proper has a good gym. Great bathroom.

    Stayed in August 2023

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