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In April 2024, I stayed at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel and had an excellent experience. The hotel offers a perfect balance of sophistication and laid-back California vibes. The Santa Monica Proper Hotels offers everything you need to for a luxurious stay in Santa Monica. It’s just a few blocks from the beach and is well-situated for exploring downtown Santa Monica and the surrounding area.
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The Santa Monica Proper Hotel has 267 rooms and suites. I stayed in a Superior 2 Queen Room, which was perfect for a weekend getaway with one of my friends. The room was spacious and well appointed, on a high floor with a view towards the water.
While at the Santa Monica Proper, I enjoyed a drink at Calabra, the rooftop bar, and Palma, located in the lobby. I was treated to excellent service by the bar staff at both bars. The rooftop offers sweeping views of Santa Monica and a pool exclusively reserved for guests of the hotel.
Image 1: Inside the Santa Monica Proper Hotel, with two double beds, muted tones, a desk, and glass door. Image 2: A soft desk chair, and round corner table topped with a note, fruit basket and bottle of sparkling water, inside of the hotel room.
The fitness center at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel offered everything I needed and more to start my day off with a little sweat. There were plenty of cardio machines, free weights, room for floor workouts, peloton bikes and even a pilates reformer. Perhaps the most notable feature of the fitness center was the cold plunge. I was able to end my workout with a session in the Morozko Forge cold plunge – the perfect start to the rest of my day.
The Santa Monica Proper offers complimentary use of their beach cruisers so you can enjoy quick and easy access to the beach and surrounding area.
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If you’re looking for a chic stay in the heart of Santa Monica, look no further than the Santa Monica Proper Hotel. It has everything you need to balance wellness, work and play. I can’t wait for my next stay at the Santa Monica proper!
This trip report is part of our ongoing series on travel to Santa Monica, California. In need of further inspiration? Check out Mike Schibel’s guide, Santa Monica Love from a Local.
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