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Santa Monica Proper Hotel

Santa Monica Proper Hotel

Downtown, Santa Monica

Opened 2019   $$$$

“Organic modernist clubhouse”

Design Wellness
Central
Santa Monica Proper Hotel — vibe

Vibe

Kelly Wearstler layers sandy tones, vintage ceramics, and sweeping organic shapes across breezy public spaces filled with light and coastal energy.

“Organic modernist clubhouse”

Design

Earthy organic textures, curved furnishings, and vintage pieces by Kelly Wearstler across two contrasting buildings.

Wellness

Customized Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatments and herbal therapies at Martha Soffer's dedicated Surya Spa.

Luxe

Attentive Westside hospitality, custom Bellino linens, Aesop bathroom amenities, and plush Wearstler-designed bathrobes.

Central

On Wilshire Boulevard in downtown Santa Monica, seven blocks from the beach and ocean.

Santa Monica Proper Hotel — rooms

Rooms

Tonal neutrals, curved wood furnishings, and Bellino linens define the light-dappled rooms, finished with custom robes and Aesop amenities.

Santa Monica Proper Hotel — wellness

Wellness

Martha Soffer's Surya Spa provides bespoke Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatments, complemented by private sauna and cold plunge suites alongside a rooftop pool.

Santa Monica Proper Hotel — backstory

Backstory

Architect Howard Laks bridged a 1928 Spanish Colonial Revival landmark with a contemporary new-build wing to create the sprawling property.

Santa Monica Proper Hotel — eat & drink

Eat & drink

Up top, Calabra pairs Mediterranean-Californian plates with panoramic coastal views, while the ground-floor Palma pours craft cocktails amid oversized art.

The neighborhood

Wilshire Boulevard puts you within walking distance of the Pacific surf, coastal bluffs, and the open-air Third Street Promenade.

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