Santa Monica Proper Hotel a Member of Design Hotels
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About this property
Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels, is a five-star Marriott property located in downtown Santa Monica, California. Within a five-minute drive of the Santa Monica Pier and Main Street Santa Monica, the hotel comprises 242 rooms and 22 suites. The property sits just 1.2 miles from Santa Monica Beach and offers convenient access to the broader coastal and cultural attractions of the region.
Guest rooms feature air conditioning, minibars, and Smart televisions paired with pillowtop beds dressed in Frette Italian linens. Satellite television is available in each room, and private bathrooms include either bathtubs or showers with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests consistently rate room comfort at 4.6 out of 5 stars, reflecting the quality of accommodations throughout the property.
Dining options include two on-site restaurants, plus a coffee shop and cafe serving snacks. A bar and lounge, as well as a poolside bar, provide beverage service. Room service is available 24 hours, and daily breakfast featuring local cuisine is offered from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for an additional fee.
Recreational and wellness amenities encompass a full-service spa with massage services, an outdoor swimming pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. The property also features an on-site shopping area, concierge services, wedding services, and a beach shuttle available for a surcharge. Guests have access to free bicycles, fitness classes, and yoga instruction. Additional conveniences include a library, safe-deposit boxes at the front desk, dry cleaning and laundry services, and luggage storage.
The hotel is situated approximately eight miles, or about 20 minutes by car, from Los Angeles International Airport. Nearby attractions include Venice Beach and the Venice Beach Boardwalk, located 2.4 miles away. The surrounding area offers opportunities for surfing, bodyboarding, snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking, biking, kayaking, sailing, and water skiing. The property is smoke-free, fully wheelchair accessible, and maintains multilingual staff and 24-hour front desk service.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Santa Monica Proper Hotel welcomes dogs under its pet-friendly policy; guests may bring up to two dogs, each weighing no more than 45 pounds, for a non-refundable pet fee of $100 per dog, per stay. The property maintains a 4.5 out of 5 overall guest rating across 628 reviews, with 100 percent of guests recommending it.
Location & nearby attractions
Third Street Promenade - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Ocean Avenue - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Santa Monica Place - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
UCLA Medical Center Santa Monica - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Santa Monica Beach - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Santa Monica Pier - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Original Muscle Beach - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Main Street Santa Monica - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Santa Monica College - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Venice Beach - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Venice Beach Boardwalk - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Abbot Kinney Boulevard - 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Muscle Beach Venice - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
University of California, Los Angeles - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
The nearest airports are:
Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) - 25.3 km / 15.7 mi
Hawthorne, CA (HHR-Hawthorne Municipal) - 24.8 km / 15.4 mi
Van Nuys, CA (VNY) - 27.6 km / 17.1 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) - 46.9 km / 29.1 mi
Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 51.4 km / 31.9 mi
The preferred airport for Santa Monica Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels is Los Angeles Intl. (LAX).
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 20
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 45
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Santa Monica Proper Hotel welcomes dogs with a pet-friendly policy designed to ensure a comfortable stay for both guests and their canine companions. A non-refundable pet fee of $100 per dog
- per stay is required. Guests may bring up to two dogs
- each weighing no more than 45 lbs.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Destination fee: USD 63.36 per accommodation, per night
- Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 22 to 200 for adults, and USD 22 to 200 for children
- Valet parking fee: USD 70 per day (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)<
Know before you go
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).