Stay ended · September 2026
The guest enjoyed the location, food, especially breakfast, and distinctive spa experience but felt reception service could improve.
Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
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Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
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Guest reviews
Guest experiences shared through Fora, edited for clarity and published with permission. Details and inclusions describe past stays and may differ for your booking.
Stay ended · September 2026
The guest loved the distinctive interiors and a relaxed, refined atmosphere. The rooftop pool, views and food were highlights, and the beautifully designed room was very comfortable. They would return for another design-focused stay.
Stay ended · August 2026
During a one-night stay, the guests loved Kelly Wearstler's playful interiors and excellent breakfast served by warm staff. They found the location good for Santa Monica's art, shops and restaurants. The rooftop bar was left for a future visit, and they wished they could have stayed longer.
Stay ended · July 2026
The guest appreciated the warm welcome.
Stay ended · July 2026
The guest liked the room and proactive service, including turndown arrangements. Gym, rooftop pool and views impressed despite a small setback involving other guests. They appreciated the restaurants and bars and excellent breakfast, with a breakfast credit included in their room rate.
Stay ended · June 2026
The guest admired the boutique hotel, rooftop, service and Santa Monica location.
Stay ended · June 2026
The guest liked the hotel, particularly its lobby lounge and restaurant, and considered the gym among the nicest they had seen in a hotel.
Stay ended · June 2026
The guest appreciated advance handling of room requests, responsive service and the hotel's appearance and location. They would choose it again for a Los Angeles visit.
Stay ended · May 2026
The guest admired the architecture and appreciated small but attractive rooms and bathroom amenities, wishing the one-night stay had been longer.
Stay ended · April 2026
The guest liked the hotel and an upgrade to a terrace room on that stay. Breakfast was high quality but rather expensive.
Stay ended · April 2026
The guest enjoyed warm, attentive service, consistently good food and a clean, thoughtfully designed room. The hotel felt elevated without losing a relaxed atmosphere, and they would return.
Stay ended · March 2026
The guest praised both the hotel and its location.
Stay ended · March 2026
The guest found the hotel clean and staff very friendly.
Stay ended · March 2026
The guest recommended the hotel for its carefully prepared breakfast, which tasted fresh, and wellness facilities. Spa, sauna and cold-plunge areas were particular highlights.
Stay ended · January 2026
Proper impressed the guest with staff, food and atmosphere. Spacious rooms, comfortable mattresses and pillows and good toiletries reinforced the quality, and they would stay again.
Stay ended · December 2025
The guest appreciated easy check-in, the beautiful lobby, helpful service and a central location.
Stay ended · December 2025
The guest enjoyed this Santa Monica hotel’s California-inspired design, restaurants, comfortable beds and gym. Slightly set back from the water, it felt like a peaceful retreat.
Stay ended · December 2025
The guest enjoyed a stylish, welcoming hotel and a spotless, thoughtfully designed room with an especially comfortable bed. Professional, attentive staff strengthened an experience they ranked among their best hotel stays. They recommended it and would return.
Stay ended · November 2025
The guest called it a favorite hotel on the west side and particularly admired its design throughout.
Stay ended · October 2025
The guest liked the clean hotel, comfortable room and amenities. For the price, they expected closer attention to details such as a missing air-vent cover and cracked bathroom makeup mirror.
Stay ended · October 2025
The guest admired the thoughtful decor, lighting and calm atmosphere, finding the lobby and rooftop pool inviting places to relax. Kind, genuinely welcoming staff made the strongest impression.
Stay ended · September 2025
The guests enjoyed the food, atmosphere and very friendly staff and plan to return.
Stay ended · August 2025
The guests loved the rooms and appreciated one of their two rooms being available early, which helped their plans.
Stay ended · August 2025
A little removed from the town center and ocean, the hotel felt peaceful to the guest. Comfortable accommodation, library and coffee/work spaces, a good gym and rooftop pool and restaurant stood out. Helpful staff made it their preferred Santa Monica base.
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