
Santa Monica Proper Hotel
Best for beach-adjacent stays and on-site Ayurvedic spa programs.
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Santa Monica Proper Hotel is a five-star coastal luxury hotel in Santa Monica with 262 rooms, the Westside’s only rooftop pool, and a wellness-forward spa—best for travelers who want easy beach access and wellness programming. 1 Hotel West Hollywood is an eco-luxury five-star lifestyle hotel on the Sunset Strip—good for travelers who want design-forward rooms, sustainability features, and a West Hollywood nightlife base.
Updated · about 6 miles (≈9.6 km) apart

Best for beach-adjacent stays and on-site Ayurvedic spa programs.

Best for travelers who want a sustainability-minded luxury stay near the Sunset Strip nightlife and Hollywood attractions.
When Santa Monica Proper wins: Choose Proper if you want to be within easy walking distance of Santa Monica Beach, the Pier, and the Third Street Promenade, or if the property's Surya Ayurvedic spa, rooftop pool, and wellness programming are priorities.
When 1 Hotel West Hollywood wins: Pick 1 Hotel West Hollywood if you plan to spend time on the Sunset Strip, value a broad sustainability program and locally-sourced dining, or need a bigger conference footprint and easier access to Hollywood attractions.
Bottom line: Both are five-star, design-forward hotels aimed at wellness- and lifestyle-minded travelers; pick Santa Monica Proper for a beach-and-spa–focused Westside stay, and 1 Hotel West Hollywood for eco-luxury in the heart of West Hollywood and easy access to Sunset Strip and Hollywood.
| Category | Santa Monica Proper Hotel | 1 Hotel West Hollywood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Coastal luxury with historic architecture, wellness focus, and modern interiors | Eco-luxury, lifestyle hotel with sustainability and locally-sourced programs |
| Location | 700 Wilshire Blvd, about an 8-minute walk to Santa Monica State Beach and close to Third Street Promenade | 8490 Sunset Blvd, on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood near Hollywood Boulevard and Melrose Ave |
| Size (rooms) | 262 rooms and suites | 285 guestrooms |
| Who can check in / audience | All ages welcome; minimum check-in age 21 (minors must be accompanied by a parent/guardian) | All ages welcome; minimum age to check in listed as 18 on supplier listing for 1 Hotel West Hollywood but property requires cardholder present at check-in |
| Pools | Westside’s only rooftop pool (open 8am–sundown; guest-only seating; pool size published) | One outdoor pool (pool hours: supplier listing shows 9:00 AM–7:00 PM for pool access guidance) |
| Restaurants & bars | Calabra (rooftop Mediterranean–Californian) and Palma (lobby lounge) | 1 Kitchen by Chris Crary (Californian restaurant), coffee shop/cafe, plus 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar |
| Spa & wellness | Surya Spa—full-service Ayurvedic spa with Panchakarma programs, signature Abhyanga + Shirodhara | Wellness-forward image and fitness offerings; on-site fitness and spa facilities listed as wheelchair-accessible (specific signature spa programs not published in supplier listing) |
| Fitness | 24/7, 2,500 sq ft fitness center with Peloton and reformer Pilates plus complimentary yoga/bootcamp classes | 24-hour fitness facilities and on-site fitness classes |
| Meetings & events | Extensive event space (16,000 sq ft cited for weddings; meeting rooms, ballroom and rooftop event areas) | Conference space 6,668 sq ft with 6 meeting rooms |
| Pet policy | Dogs allowed (up to two per room, under 45 lbs) for a $100 non-refundable fee; cats not accepted | Not published in supplier listing |
| Nearest major airport | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) about 7–10 miles away | |
Santa Monica Proper sits on Wilshire Blvd with short walks to the beach, the Pier, and the Third Street Promenade.
Choose Proper for the easiest access to beach activities, boardwalk dining, and bike paths.
1 Hotel West Hollywood sits on Sunset Blvd in the heart of West Hollywood, a short drive from Hollywood attractions.
Pick 1 Hotel West Hollywood if you want to be based for Sunset Strip nightlife and Hollywood sightseeing.
Santa Monica Proper has 262 Kelly Wearstler–designed rooms and suites with wellness-minded amenities.
Proper’s rooms are oriented to wellness design and beachside living.
1 Hotel West Hollywood offers 285 guestrooms across a range of room types from City Two Double to Hills House and Canyon House.
1 Hotel WH has a broad room mix suited to solo travelers, couples, and families needing multi-room options.
Santa Monica Proper concentrates food-and-beverage on two signature outlets: Calabra (rooftop) and Palma (lobby lounge).
Proper is focused and rooftop-centric—ideal if you want rooftop dining with ocean views.
1 Hotel West Hollywood has a signature restaurant (1 Kitchen by Chris Crary), a coffee shop/cafe, and two bars/lounges plus a poolside bar.
Choose 1 Hotel WH for more on-site variety and a sustainability-forward food program.
Santa Monica Proper offers the Westside’s only rooftop pool with poolside dining and guest-only seating.
Proper pairs a unique rooftop pool experience with immediate beach proximity.
1 Hotel West Hollywood provides an outdoor pool on property and a poolside bar.
1 Hotel WH’s pool is a useful urban amenity but does not replace beach access.
Proper’s Surya Spa is a major wellness draw, specializing in Ayurvedic Panchakarma and signature treatments.
Pick Proper for deep, programmatic spa and recovery offerings tied to wellness stays.
1 Hotel West Hollywood markets itself as wellness-forward within an eco-luxury lifestyle context and sits steps from Sunset Strip nightlife.
Choose 1 Hotel WH when you want sustainability features and direct nightlife access on the Strip.

Santa Monica Proper — walk to Santa Monica State Beach and the Pier in under 10 minutes.

1 Hotel West Hollywood — clear sustainability program, organic/locally-sourced food and reduced single-use plastics.

Santa Monica Proper — Surya Spa offers Panchakarma programs, signature Ayurvedic treatments, and a Recovery Suite.

1 Hotel West Hollywood — central location on Sunset Blvd, close to clubs, theaters and Melrose shopping.
Santa Monica Proper is the closer choice—about an 8-minute walk to Santa Monica State Beach; 1 Hotel West Hollywood is inland on Sunset Blvd.
Santa Monica Proper: Surya Spa offers formal Ayurvedic Panchakarma programs and a Recovery Suite; 1 Hotel West Hollywood emphasizes wellness but does not list equivalent Panchakarma programming in the supplier listing.
Yes—1 Hotel West Hollywood sits on the Sunset Strip and is better positioned for nightlife and Hollywood sightseeing than Santa Monica Proper.
Santa Monica Proper welcomes children of all ages and its dining venues accommodate families; 1 Hotel West Hollywood lists vegetarian/vegan and family-appropriate options but check specific venue policies for children.
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