Santa Monica Proper Hotel
Downtown, Santa Monica
“Organic modernist clubhouse”
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”
Earthy organic textures, curved furnishings, and vintage pieces by Kelly Wearstler across two contrasting buildings.
Customized Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatments and herbal therapies at Martha Soffer's dedicated Surya Spa.
Attentive Westside hospitality, custom Bellino linens, Aesop bathroom amenities, and plush Wearstler-designed bathrobes.
On Wilshire Boulevard in downtown Santa Monica, seven blocks from the beach and ocean.
Rooms
Tonal neutrals, curved wood furnishings, and Bellino linens define the light-dappled rooms, finished with custom robes and Aesop amenities.
Wellness
Martha Soffer's Surya Spa provides bespoke Ayurvedic Panchakarma treatments, complemented by private sauna and cold plunge suites alongside a rooftop pool.
Backstory
Architect Howard Laks bridged a 1928 Spanish Colonial Revival landmark with a contemporary new-build wing to create the sprawling property.
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.
The app
Hotel Please was drawn for the phone in your hand — and this is the flat version of it.