Santa Monica Proper Hotel
Santa Monica Proper Hotel seamlessly blends the visionary designs of renowned designer Kelly Wearstler with the timeless elegance of a 1920s landmark building and modern architectural nuances. Exuding understated luxury, this hotel stands as a sun-kissed sanctuary just a short stroll from the beach. Every corner of Santa Monica Proper is infused with the warmth of Californian sunshine, ensuring guests feel a sense of unparalleled warmth and welcome.
Accommodation at Santa Monica Proper Hotel
With 267 tranquil rooms, many offering terraces, guests can enjoy views of the picturesque surroundings. Each room is adorned with mid-century European-inspired furnishings, including elegant settees, wing chairs, and geometric wall sconces. The meticulously positioned beds, tailored to accentuate the vistas, are draped with fine Italian linens, and come with custom-designed blankets and hypo-allergenic pillows. The bathrooms, a haven in themselves, feature walk-in showers, chic marble vanities, and premium Aesop bath amenities.
Dining at Santa Monica Proper Hotel
Enjoy panoramic views of the Pacific at Calabra, an exquisite rooftop bistro and beach-inspired lounge. Savour Mediterranean and California cuisine while accompanied by the finest biodynamic wines and signature cocktails. For a more relaxed experience, the art-adorned Palma lobby lounge awaits, offering all-day dining, delectable light bites, an extensive selection of small-batch mezcals, and boutique wines which are available by the glass. Whether you seek scenic splendour or artistic ambiance, the Santa Monica Proper Hotel’s dining venues cater to your every palate preference and mood.
Things to do at Santa Monica Proper Hotel
If you're searching for fantastic relaxation opportunities, there's plenty to find here. Recline beside the rooftop pool and catch some rays, visiting the bar or restaurant that share the rooftop when the fancy strikes you. Indulge yourself with a treatment at the Eastern-inspired Surya Spa, whose custom-designed programs are sure to give you the ultimate wellness experience. Enjoy cocktails with a beautiful sea view as accompaniment and delve into the wide range of delicious tastes offered by Proper's talented chefs.
Located in such an ideal area of Santa Monica, this hotel provides you with an easy gateway to so many of Santa Monica's signature attractions. Take a stroll down the boardwalk to take in the lively beach town spirit, visit the famous beaches, or enjoy the rides on the Santa Monica Pier. In the town itself, exciting nightlife and fine dining await, as well as an abundance of retail therapy.
Know Before You Go
It is standard practice for resorts/hotels within the USA to charge a mandatory resort fee which is payable locally. This fee can be anywhere between $5 to $50 per room per night and is not included in the cost of your Kenwood Travel holiday. Expect to pay a resort fee of approximately $35 + tax, per room per night (subject to change).
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Accommodation
Landmark Deluxe Queen
Housed in a re-imagined 1920s landmarked building, the deluxe rooms feature Proper beds outfitted with imported linens, sitting areas, and well-appointed bathrooms with generous walk-in travertine showers, Parachute Home robes, and Aesop amenities.
Landmark 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.
Landmark Grand King
Serene, stylish rooms in the re-imagined landmark building provide a distinctive taste of Spanish Revival influence, freshly spun into the present. Featuring king beds and oversized bathrooms with colorful city views, these spaces come alive with mid-century inspired furniture, and collaborations with locals including Parachute Home and ceramic artist Morgan Peck.
Landmark Garden Terrace
Enjoy scenic views through historic windows or the seating area on the spacious outdoor terrace typical of the re-imagined landmarked building. The stylishly-appointed room features a Proper bed layered with imported linens and custom blankets, and a handsome bath with travertine walk-in showers and Aesop amenities.
Deluxe Suite
The Deluxe suites occupy a prime position in the “curve” of the hotel, allowing for panoramic views and plenty of natural light. These generous spaces feature multiple areas for lounging or entertaining, a spacious travertine bathroom, and a king bed dressed in crisp imported linens.
Premier Suite
Indulge in 700 light-filled square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows and furnished balconies positioned to maximize ocean breezes. Interior essentials include a Proper king bed with imported linens, living areas with mid-century inspired furnishings and generous bathrooms with dual marble vanities.
Proper One Bedroom Suite
The inspired Kelly Wearstler-designed, one bedroom suites offer a perfectly-sized home away from home. With floor to ceiling windows that allow natural light to stream in, each suite includes a cozy bedroom with King bed, a separate living space, dining area, and two bathrooms with a travertine walk-in shower and free-standing soaking tub.
Proper Two Bedroom Suite
Find the ideal escape for your family, traveling friends, or colleagues in our two-bedroom, Kelly-Wearstler-designed suites — highly-curated, entirely unique retreats offering sweeping, sunset-facing views of Santa Monica. Each suite includes a comfortable lounge area, a separate living space (with a dining table to host 6 guests), two bedrooms including a King, two Queen-sized beds, and three spacious bathrooms with travertine walk-in showers and a free-standing soaking tub. Special details like hand-selected artwork, bespoke furniture, and local florals elevate your stay to an unparalleled LA experience.
Proper Three Bedroom Suite
Enjoy a Properly indulgent stay in the three bedroom suites — thoughtfully-designed, beautifully-appointed retreats offering striking sunset-facing views of Santa Monica, and select suites offering outdoor balconies. Each spacious, Kelly Wearstler-designed suite is entirely one of a kind, filled with bespoke furniture and hand-selected art, and curated with complete comfort in mind. Suites include three separate bedrooms (including one King suite, one King Standard room, and a room with two Queen beds), four bathrooms (with travertine walk-in showers and free-standing soaking tubs), and a living space (with a dining table to host 6 guests). Special details are imbued throughout, from local florals to the selection of curated Aesop apothecary items— anything less wouldn’t be Proper.
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Food & Drink
Calabra Rooftop
The elevated outdoor rooftop restaurant and bar, serving fresh and vibrant Mediterranean and California cuisine, prepared in an inspiring surrounding with the ocean as backdrop. Whether from the sundeck or the circular bar, views are best enjoyed with natural wines, seasonal cocktails and small-batch spirits.
Palma
Ben Medansky’s elegant mural isn’t the only artistry behind the bar. From morning until late, the lobby lounge serves a casual menu of eclectic snacks and bites to accompany crafted cocktails, an impressive collection of tequilas and mezcals, and natural wines.
