Santa Monica Proper, a boutique hotel in Santa Monica, blends Kelly Wearstler’s elevated design with a restored 1920s landmark and coastal-inspired architecture. 263 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 panoramic views from the city’s only rooftop pool deck, dine on seasonal Mediterranean-inspired fare at Calabra and Palma, or reset at Surya Spa. With 24,000 square feet of high-design event space, thoughtful wellness programming, and ingredient-led menus, this Downtown Santa Monica hotel redefines modern hospitality at its most holistic.

At Your Service, What to Expect

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Rooms
  • Bellino Fine Linens
  • Custom throws
  • Kelly Wearstler x Parachute Home custom bathrobes
  • Simmons Providence Mattress
  • Aesop bathroom amenities
  • Hairdryer
  • Make-up mirror
  • Premium Wi-Fi
  • Vifa bluetooth speaker
  • HDTV with AppleTV
  • In-room safe
  • In-room Nespresso Machine
  • In-room fabric steamers
  • Iron and ironing board (upon request)
  • Curated minibar
  • Motorized shades and lighting
  • ADA rooms available
  • Connecting rooms available
EXPLORE ROOMS & SUITES
Eat & Drink
  • Palma, lobby lounge and bar with California and Italian inspired fare
  • Calabra, rooftop restaurant, bar and lounge with coastal & Mediterranean influences
EXPLORE RESTAURANTS
Fitness & Recovery
Surya Spa
  • 3,000 SF modern Ayurvedic sanctuary
  • Pre-treatment waiting lounge
  • Five dedicated treatment rooms with private bath and shower
  • Dedicated dining and kitchen area
  • Yoga & Transcendental Meditation® Spaces
  • Experiential retail
EXPLORE SURYA SPA
Services
  • 24/7 front desk, concierge and bell staff
  • In-room dining
  • Housekeeping service
  • Turndown service (available upon request)
  • Laundry & dry cleaning available
  • Business services, including conference rooms, printing capabilities and power adaptors available
  • Valet parking
  • Cribs available
Neighborhood

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Santa Monica Proper is just minutes away from the beach, boutique shopping, health-conscious cafes and indulgent fine dining, and the twice-weekly Farmers’ Market.

Walk (or 5-15 minute drive) to the following local attractions:

Dining, Shopping and Entertainment:

  • Santa Monica’s Farmers Market
  • 3rd Street Promenade
  • Santa Monica Place
  • Main Street
  • Montana Avenue
  • Abbot Kinney Blvd.
  • Brentwood Country Mart

Beach, Wellness + Surf:

  • Santa Monica Beach + Surf
  • Santa Monica Bike Path
  • Santa Monica Stairs
  • Will Rogers State Park (hiking trails)
  • Annenberg Community  Beach House
  • Sorrento Beach (Volleyball)
  • Venice Beach + Surf
  • Sunset Point Beach + Surf
  • Topanga Beach +  Surf

Arts and Entertainment:

  • The Getty Villa
  • The Broad Stage
  • Bergamot Station

Parks:

  • Reed Park (across the street)
  • Palisades Park
  • Santa Monica Pier
  • Tongva Park
  • Rustic Canyon Park
  • Will Rogers State Park

Transportation:

  • Metro Expo Line
  • Santa Monica Airport (SMO)
Event Space Capacity

24,000 SF of meeting & event spaces Includes:

  • Siete: 4,200 SF
  • Canela Ballroom: 3,794 SF
  • Canela A Ballroom: 1,632 SF
  • Canela B Ballroom: 2,162 SF
  • Canela Pre-Function: 1,352 SF
  • Palma Restaurant, 4,172 SF
  • The Grotto lobby-library, 286 SF
  • Olea Terrace : 2,241 SF
  • Converge: 957 SF
  • Surge Boardroom 504 SF
  • Calabra Full Rooftop: 1,175 SF
  • Calabra Bar: 1,319 SF
  • Calabra Pool Deck: 5,165 SF
  • Calabra Lounge: 1,175 SF
  • Calabra Terrace: 1,300 SF
  • Paseo Courtyard: 5,850 SF
EXPLORE MEETING & EVENT SPACES
Photography

Professional photography requests must be reviewed and approved with at least four weeks’ notice. This includes any photography or videography with professional equipment, drones, and/or media-use. Hotel rooms cannot be booked to be used as a shoot location. A member of our team must accompany the photographer in all public spaces and spaces must remain 100% intact. 

Requests for professional photography can be made HERE.

Mobile phone photography is permitted with limitations:

  • No more than 5 minutes of dedicated photo taking.
  • Privacy and respect for hotel guests and colleagues must be observed at all times.
  • Doors, hallways, passages, elevators, etc. may not be blocked for any reason.
  • Spaces must remain 100% intact – furniture, design elements, seating, etc. cannot be moved, rearranged, or stood on.
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