Located amidst the cityscape of bustling downtown Santa Monica and only blocks away from the shore, the indulgent Santa Monica Proper is more than just a convenient L.A. stay. The hotel, conceived by Proper Hotels and first established in the summer of 2019, is distinguished by its spacious design and abundance of natural light, a sensual experience shaped by its aesthetic blending of Mediterranean decor and classic California style courtesy of interior visionary Kelley Wearstler. At the Proper, amenities and offerings are plentiful, including the horizon-oriented Calabra Restaurant and Bar, the Ayurvedic wellness programming of the Surya Spa, and the only rooftop pool on the Westside.
Santa Monica Proper boasts 267 breezy rooms and suites, fashionably cultivated to mirror the recognizable color scheme and charm of the Pacific coastline. With rooms distinct to each of the hotel’s buildings, the hotel prioritizes naturally sourced textiles, fine linens, hardwood floors, and sandy, artisanal hues as a tribute to the establishment’s iconic location. There is no shortage of natural beauty around the Proper’s premises, and the aesthetic inclusion of floor-to-ceiling windows, garden terraces, and balconies encourages guests to immerse themselves in the relaxed pace of the Southern California lifestyle.
This year, the Santa Monica Proper’s Surya Spa has expanded its offerings to fully encapsulate the spiritual and physical needs of every guest. A 3,000 square foot collaboration with wellness practitioners Martha and Rodger Soffer, the spa menu pulls from the Eastern Ayurvedic tradition to provide a selection of therapeutic massages, steam and oil treatments, yoga classes, and meditation workshops. In addition to these procedures, Proper Hotels has recently unveiled its collaboration with Hundred, a personalized protocol designed to promote optimal nutrition, movement and supplementation. Guests of Santa Monica Proper can proactively engage with their health goals in a by partaking in Proper Hundred’s lab testing and health tracking, a journey available to all hotel guests Proper Hotels has also launched a new series of three-day wellness retreats complete with fitness activities and holistic treatments, elevated by their signature attention to visual and environmental luxury.
