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The Georgian
Santa Monica · United States
88.3EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$from ~$539 / night
- Beach
- Historic
- couples
EMPTYJET ApprovedEMPTYJET rank #1095
Santa Monica Proper Hotel
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
2,323 guest reviews analysed
700 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, US
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Forbes Travel Guide
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
83.5 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 2,323 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Trip.com and Booking.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- wellness
- beach
- city breaks
- business
About Santa Monica Proper Hotel
Santa Monica Proper Hotel offers 262 rooms in a precise Santa Monica location. The property features a rooftop pool, direct beach access, and immersive wellness experiences at Surya Spa, including red light therapy and contrast therapy. Dining options include coastal Mediterranean cuisine at Calabra and a rooftop bar, with additional fine dining at Palma Restaurant & Bar. Amenities include a fitness centre, infrared sauna, pet-friendly policies, valet parking, and meeting rooms. Afternoon tea is also available.
The hotel holds a 4-star classification and is recognised as Forbes Travel Guide Recommended for 2026. Wellness is integrated throughout the guest experience, with both leisure and business facilities provided.
Why it stands out
Santa Monica Proper Hotel is EMPTYJET and carries a Forbes Travel Guide Recommended rating for 2026. Its exact Santa Monica location, rooftop pool, Surya Spa, and coastal dining options make it a notable choice for wellness, leisure, and business travellers seeking beach access and comprehensive amenities.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 262 rooms
- Check-in / out
- 16:00 / 12:00
- Architecture
- Designed by Kelly Wearstler, spaces flow with light, layered textures, and sculptural details
- Type
- Beach, City, Wellness
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Beach access — wellness experiences near the beach in California
- Swimming pool — a rooftop pool
Dining
- Fine dining — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Palma Restaurant & Bar
- Bar — Calabra Rooftop
- Rooftop bar — evidence: Calabra Rooftop
- Afternoon tea — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Afternoon Tea
Policies
- Pet friendly — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Pet Friendly
Services
- Valet parking — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Valet Parking
- Meeting rooms — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Meeting Rooms
Wellness
- Spa — immersive treatments at Surya Spa, red light therapy and contrast therapy
- Sauna — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Infrared Sauna
- Wellness programme — evidence: wellness is built into every facet of the guest experience
- Fitness centre — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Fitness Center
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- MICHELIN GuideOne Key
- Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
34.0181, -118.4910Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial18 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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