Santa Monica

Santa Monica Proper Hotel

Rialto Score 8.5+

A Design hotel. Rialto is a Design Hotels Collective agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Stay above the curve at the 267-room Santa Monica Proper. A landmark 1920s building adds Spanish Colonial charm to this new-build hotel’s curvaceous design, which incorporates reclaimed oak hardwood floors, organic tones and textures, and inspired pieces by local artists. Practice yoga and TM, relax on the Westside’s only rooftop pool deck, or get an in-depth Ayurvedic assessment followed by a color therapy session in the serene spa. Mediterranean-Californian cuisine comes with panoramic Pacific views at the elevated Calabra bistro.

700 Wilshire Blvd, CA 90401 Santa Monica, CA, United States
Santa Monica Proper Hotel
One offer
4th Night Free
Stays until Dec 31, 2026

About Santa Monica Proper Hotel

Insider tip

Santa Monica’s famous Third Street Promenade and downtown farmers market are a short stroll away; or hop on a complimentary Pedal e-bike and head over to the iconic Santa Monica Pier.

In the hotel’s own words

Santa Monica Proper marries the elevated design of Kelly Wearstler with a 1920’s era- landmark building and new contemporary architecture. 267 guest rooms and suites, many with terraces, embody the relaxed sophistication of the California lifestyle, with interiors inspired by the colors and textures of the neighboring coastline. Take in the panoramic views from the only rooftop pool deck in Santa Monica, choose from our two dining options, indulge in a treatment in the first-ever Surya Ayurvedic Hotel Spa, or take advantage of over 24,000 square feet of high-design meeting and event spaces. For the first luxury urban resort to open in Santa Monica in over a decade, anything less just wouldn’t be Proper.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Design Hotels Collective benefits, included

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  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

21 room types.
Rooms
Size
Bed options
1Deluxe King
355–375 ft²
1 King
2Deluxe Double Queen
380 ft²
2 Queens
3Landmark Deluxe Queen
A queen room dressed in Italian linens.
Members only
1 Queen
4Landmark Premier King
Located in a modernized 1920s building, spacious Landmark Premier King rooms were designed to accommodate long-term guests, sitting areas styled with curvaceous, European mid-century inspired furniture, handsome travertine bathrooms, many with double vanities, and a Proper bed dressed with imported linens.
Members only
1 King
5Deluxe Balcony King
Members only
1 King
6Premier King
Members only
1 King
7Premier Double Queen
Members only
2 Queens
8Landmark Grand King
Serene, stylish rooms in the re-imagined landmark building provide a distinctive taste of Spanish Revival influence, freshly spun into the present.
Members only
1 King
9Performance Wellness King
A wellness-focused king room designed to help guests stay active and recover with intention.
Members only
1 King
10Restorative Wellness King
A wellness-focused king room created for deep rest and recovery.
Members only
1 King
11Premier Balcony King
Members only
1 King
12Landmark Garden Terrace King, 2nd Floor
Members only
1 King
13Garden Terrace King, 2nd Floor
Members only
1 King
14King Room, Panoramic View
Members only
1 King
15Connecting Premium King and Two Queen
1 King + 2 Queens
16King Room, Marble Vanity, Imported Linens
Members only
1 King
Suites
Size
Bed options
17King Suite, Separate Bedroom and Living Area
Members only
1 King
18King Suite, Separate Living and Dining Areas, Two Bathrooms
Members only
1 King
19King Suite, Walk-In Shower, Soaking Tub
Members only
1 King + 2 Queens
20Proper Two-Bedroom Suite, 5th Floor
Members only
3 Queens
21Proper Three-Bedroom Suite, 5th Floor
Members only
4 Kings

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

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