Santa Monica Proper Hotel

"Santa Monica Proper Hotel is a luxury hotel in Santa Monica, known for its stylish accommodations and prime location." - Chadner Navarro Chadner Navarro Chadner Navarro is a writer and editor who specializes in travel, food, design, and culture. He was born in Manila, grew up in New Jersey, and travels often. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"For those wanting to experience the famous surf culture should look to the Santa Monica Proper or the Surfrider in Malibu." - Elise Taylor

"Lifestyle-driven boutique brand Proper has been expanding to some of the country’s hottest metropolitan areas, from San Francisco, Austin, to Downtown Los Angeles—but their Santa Monica hotel is just blocks from the beach. The design by Kelly Wearstler, accented by mixed and matched wallpapers and eclectic global pieces, couldn’t possibly be any more California cool. And Surya Spa, an Ayurvedic retreat beloved by celebs like Gwyneth Paltrow, draws travelers and staycationers alike with its unique blend of East-meets-West treatments. Indulge in a four-hand massage and then head to the rooftop for a sundowner for the ultimate Westside experience." - Krista Simmons

"Santa Monica Proper — One Key Santa Monica The Proper Hotels brand debuted in San Francisco with a classic building, a vibrant contemporary design by Kelly Wearstler, and high-luxury details that elevated it above typical high-end boutique fare. And for the brand’s second installment, it’s a similar story: though the Santa Monica Proper Hotel is a new build, designed by Howard Laks Architects with interiors by the very same Kelly Wearstler, it incorporates a 1920s Spanish Colonial building on Wilshire Boulevard, updating a century-old classic for the boutique-hotel era." - The MICHELIN Guide

"The Proper Hotels brand debuted in San Francisco with a classic building, a vibrant contemporary design by Kelly Wearstler, and high-luxury details that elevated it above typical high-end boutique fare. And for the brand’s second installment, it’s a similar story: though the Santa Monica Proper Hotel is a new build, designed by Howard Laks Architects with interiors by the very same Kelly Wearstler, it incorporates a 1920s Spanish Colonial building on Wilshire Boulevard, updating a century-old classic for the boutique-hotel era." - The MICHELIN Guide