Proper Club membership and guest benefits explained
Proper Club is a paid membership add-on at Santa Monica Proper Hotel that bundles lounge and workspace access, daily coffee and tea, preferred dining and seasonal rooftop-pool access, discounted valet parking, a private booking portal with concierge, and two complimentary Sunday-night stays per year (with a breakfast credit). Membership perks are separate from standard guest benefits and do not replace Marriott Bonvoy or regular room inclusions.
In this guide
- What Proper Club is — at a glance
- Core benefits included with Proper Club
- Pool, poolside dining, and what 'seasonal access' means
- Dining perks and using them at Calabra and Palma
- How Proper Club works with room bookings and Marriott Bonvoy
- Joining, costs, and practical notes
- Using benefits on a stay — tips and limitations
What Proper Club is — at a glance
Proper Club is a paid membership offered by the Proper hotel group that extends select on-property privileges to members beyond what a normal nightly reservation provides.
At Santa Monica Proper Hotel the membership is a hotel-specific add-on and is not included automatically with room rates; membership benefits are distinct from the hotel’s standard guest offerings.
- Paid, optional program (not included with standard room rates)
- Adds lounge/workspace access and hospitality perks
- Includes seasonal rooftop-pool access and preferred dining
| Who this is for | Why join |
|---|---|
| Frequent local visitors or guests who want workspace and dining priority | Convenience (private booking portal), pool access in high season, and some cost savings (e.g., discounted valet) |
| Business travelers wanting a dedicated lounge | Workspace plus preferred reservations and concierge support |
| Residents who use the hotel regularly | Two complimentary Sunday-night stays per year with a breakfast credit |
Core benefits included with Proper Club
The membership package at Santa Monica Proper Hotel includes a set list of benefits defined by Proper; these are provided in addition to standard guest amenities.
Available benefits combine food/drink, access, transportation discounts, and booking privileges rather than room-rate discounts.
- Daily coffee and tea
- Lounge and dedicated workspace access
- Preferred dining and reservations at Palma and Calabra
- Seasonal rooftop pool access (pool is hotel-guest-only during operating hours)
- Discounted valet parking
- Private booking portal with concierge access
- Two complimentary Sunday-night stays per year with a breakfast credit
| Benefit | Notes |
|---|---|
| Daily coffee & tea | Provided as a member amenity |
| Pool access | Seasonal; rooftop pool hours are 8:00 am until sundown and pool seating is reserved for hotel guests |
| Parking discount | Valet is available separately for guests; membership provides a discounted valet rate |
Pool, poolside dining, and what 'seasonal access' means
Santa Monica Proper operates the city’s rooftop pool, which the hotel lists as open daily from 8:00 am until sundown. Poolside seating is for hotel guests; Proper Club provides seasonal pool access as part of its benefits.
Seasonal access means the membership covers pool privileges during the hotel’s designated pool season; the hotel’s site lists pool hours but does not publish specific membership-season dates. Confirm availability with the concierge when booking or arriving.
- Pool hours: 8:00 am – sundown (hotel source)
- Pool and poolside dining (Calabra) are hotel-guest-only; day-pass third-party listings show different policies for non-guests
- Members should check with concierge for cabana or pool-side seating arrangements
| Pool detail | Fact |
|---|---|
| Size | Calabra Rooftop Pool measures 5,165 SF (hotel source) |
| Pool hours | 8:00 am – sundown (hotel source) |
| Access | Pool seating and poolside service reserved for hotel guests; membership provides seasonal pool access |
Dining perks and using them at Calabra and Palma
Proper Club includes preferred dining access and reservation assistance — helpful at Calabra (the rooftop Mediterranean–Californian restaurant) and Palma (the lobby lounge). Reservations at Calabra can be made via OpenTable, the hotel site, or Guest Services.
Calabra has published meal hours (brunch Sat–Sun, lunch Mon–Fri, Proper Hour mid-afternoon, dinner nightly). Palma’s bar hours run daily with later hours Fri–Sat; membership priority can make busy-time seating easier, but it does not guarantee table availability.
- Calabra hours: Brunch Sat–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm; Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm; Proper Hour 3:00 pm–5:00 pm; Dinner 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
- Palma bar hours: Sun–Thu 11:30 am–11:30 pm; Fri–Sat 11:30 am–12:30 am
- Membership gives reservation preference but does not eliminate the need to book in advance for busy periods
| Venue | Primary offering |
|---|---|
| Calabra | Rooftop Mediterranean–Californian dining and poolside service |
| Palma | Lobby lounge with small plates, cocktails, and juices |
How Proper Club works with room bookings and Marriott Bonvoy
Proper Club is a distinct paid membership product; standard guest benefits (Wi‑Fi, rooftop-pool access included with room taxes/fees, 24/7 room service, and on-site amenities) remain available to hotel guests regardless of membership.
If you are a Marriott Bonvoy member, your Bonvoy elite benefits apply when you book the hotel directly. Proper Club membership is separate from Bonvoy status and from any rate or loyalty program perks.
- Membership does not replace room inclusions like in-room Wi‑Fi (included) or fitness access (24/7 gym available to guests)
- Marriott Bonvoy benefits still apply when booking directly; check Bonvoy terms for specifics
- Membership can add preferred reservations and concierge access on top of standard guest services
| Booking channel | Membership impact |
|---|---|
| Direct hotel booking | Bonvoy elite benefits apply; membership is optional add-on |
| Third-party booking | Guest access remains per hotel policy; membership purchase should be confirmed directly with hotel |
| Proper Club member booking | Adds member-specific perks on top of guest benefits |
Joining, costs, and practical notes
Proper Club is a paid program; the hotel’s public materials describe the benefits but do not publish a standard membership price on the general property page. Because pricing and promotions can change, confirm cost, billing cadence, and cancellation terms directly with the hotel or the Proper membership portal before joining.
Before joining, note hotel policies that affect membership use: the minimum check-in age at Santa Monica Proper Hotel is 21 (valid photo ID and credit card required), valet parking carries its own fee even if discounted for members, and pets have a separate non‑refundable fee and rules.
- Confirm membership price and terms with the hotel or private booking portal before purchase
- Check pool-season dates and any blackout dates for member stays or pool access
- Membership perks (like complimentary Sunday nights) have their own redemption rules — verify with the concierge
| Policy | Hotel fact |
|---|---|
| Minimum check-in age | 21 (guest checking in must show photo ID and credit card) |
| Valet parking | Available for a fee; membership offers a discounted valet rate |
| Pet policy | Dogs allowed (up to two per room, each under 45 lb) with $100 non-refundable fee per pet |
Using benefits on a stay — tips and limitations
Proper Club benefits ease some common friction points (reservations, workspace, pool days) but are not a substitute for booking or for confirming in advance. Always contact Guest Services or your membership concierge to reserve cabanas, book spa appointments at Surya Spa, or arrange your complimentary Sunday-night stay.
Some benefits depend on availability and seasonality. The rooftop pool is hotel-guest-only during listed hours (8:00 am–sundown); if you plan a pool day, book early. Spa treatments and the Recovery Suite require separate bookings and carry their own fees.
- Call Guest Services or the Proper Club portal to confirm and reserve member benefits
- Book Calabra or Palma reservations early — membership helps but does not guarantee tables
- Spa and Recovery Suite appointments require separate booking and payment
| What to book ahead | Why |
|---|---|
| Rooftop pool/cabana | Limited seasonal availability |
| Calabra dinner or Brunch | Restaurant fills quickly on weekends |
| Surya Spa services | Treatments have dedicated time slots and separate fees |
