Stay ended · July 2025
The guest praised the hotel’s beauty, stylish character and service.
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 · July 2025
The guests described a favorite hotel with a rooftop pool, restaurant and good service and intend to return.
Stay ended · July 2025
The returning guest usually visited at least annually, often twice. They loved the design, comfort and service, especially when traveling alone, and found staff consistently helpful and responsive.
Stay ended · May 2025
The guests enjoyed the spa, rooftop pool and drinks, restaurant food and particularly helpful restaurant staff. Comfortable rooms, a large gym and a convenient location added to the visit.
Stay ended · May 2025
During a Los Angeles trip, the guests enjoyed Proper’s attentive service, clean and beautifully decorated rooms and shared spaces. Good amenities, extra items available on request and food and drinks met their needs well.
Stay ended · May 2025
The guests loved the sophisticated, comfortable rooms and detailed design. Friendly concierge replies through WhatsApp made requests easy. Breakfast-service and valet problems did occur, but staff resolved them quickly and professionally.
Stay ended · April 2025
The guest admired the property, appreciated comfortable beds, service and food and recommended the rooftop pool.
Stay ended · April 2025
The guests appreciated a spacious, comfortable room, early check-in and an upgrade during their visit. They liked the amenities and convenient Santa Monica location. Rooms opening onto outdoor corridors could receive rooftop noise; they advised requesting a better view away from the rooftop bar and restaurant.
Stay ended · March 2025
The guest regarded the Proper hotel especially highly.
Stay ended · March 2025
The guest loved the shared spaces, food and drinks and rooftop atmosphere, where staff prioritized hotel guests for seating during the visit. Gym and spa were excellent. Rooms felt relatively small but well equipped and stylish.
Stay ended · March 2025
The guests loved the restaurants, rooftop bar and pool, blackout curtains, steam shower and large beds. However, staff did not notify them when rooms were ready, housekeeping needed prompting and ordered champagne arrived only after a follow-up. The team responded well once these issues were raised, and they still recommended the hotel.
Stay ended · January 2025
The guests liked the location, decor and atmosphere, along with spacious, comfortable rooms. The pool deck was a relaxing retreat, and they appreciated helpful advice about the area.
Stay ended · December 2024
The guests strongly recommended the hotel for its beauty and warm, accommodating, attentive staff.
Stay ended · November 2024
Santa Monica Proper suited the guest’s weekend with friends. They loved the beautiful, carefully run hotel and felt they could happily stay on-site, though many appealing places were also within walking distance.
Stay ended · November 2024
The guests enjoyed comfortable rooms, a good bathroom and shower and one satisfying restaurant breakfast. Despite a busy nightlife scene, noise did not disturb them during their stay. They liked the walkable Santa Monica location but did not get to visit the rooftop.
Stay ended · October 2024
The guest admired the interiors and felt staff genuinely cared about their comfort and enjoyment.
Stay ended · September 2024
The guest loved the hotel.
Stay ended · September 2024
The guest liked what they described as the hotel's eco-chic style and recommended it for a bachelorette gathering. Clean rooms with character, good amenities, excellent food and service made the stay a success.
Stay ended · September 2024
The guest enjoyed complimentary bicycles for reaching town and the beach. They liked the beautiful hotel, restaurants and gym, including outdoor equipment that let them exercise in the sea air.
Stay ended · August 2024
The guests loved Santa Monica Proper’s bright, spacious rooms, rooftop pool and lively restaurant. Helpful, communicative staff and a recovery suite with private sauna and cold plunge made the experience especially restorative for them.
Stay ended · July 2024
This Santa Monica boutique hotel provided a convenient base near the boardwalk and shops. The guests valued friendly, helpful staff and personal touches that made them feel welcome.
Stay ended · June 2024
The guest enjoyed the style, amenities and food but reported repeated problems with room keys.
Stay ended · June 2024
The guests loved the location, earthy room design and food, but their key cards stopped working every day. Waiting around half an hour for security while wrapped in a towel after the pool or cold plunge was particularly frustrating. They still enjoyed the overall experience.
Stay ended · May 2024
The hotel received enthusiastic praise from the guest.
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