What's included with a stay — and what costs extra
What’s included: standard guest inclusions at Santa Monica Proper Hotel are in-room Wi‑Fi, access to the rooftop pool deck (hotel guests only), on-site fitness classes and a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary bicycles, and daily housekeeping available on request. What costs extra: valet parking, Surya Spa treatments (including multi-hour Panchakarma programs), certain dining items and breakfast, pet fee, and membership add‑ons or private-event rentals.
In this guide
- Check-in, ID and who can register a room
- What’s included in a standard stay
- Rooms, in-room amenities and named room types
- Dining: what’s included and what you’ll pay for
- Wellness and Surya Spa — included access vs. paid treatments
- Parking, pets and other fees to expect
- Events, memberships and guest extras
Check-in, ID and who can register a room
Check-in begins at 4:00 pm and check-out is noon (12:00 pm). Guests are required to present a photo ID and a credit card at check-in; cash is not accepted.
The minimum age to check in is 21. Guests under 21 may stay but must be checked in by a parent or legal guardian who registers the room.
- Check-in: 4:00 pm
- Check-out: 12:00 pm (noon)
- ID + credit card required at arrival
- Minimum check-in age: 21 (exceptions when accompanied by parent/guardian)
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Payment at check-in | Credit card required; cash not accepted |
| Age to register room | 21 (under-21 may be added when parent/guardian registers) |
| Housekeeping | Available on request |
What’s included in a standard stay
The following amenities are included for registered hotel guests unless otherwise noted: in-room Wi‑Fi, complimentary use of the hotel’s bicycles, access to the rooftop pool deck (open 8:00 am until sundown for hotel guests), and the 24-hour fitness center with classes offered during the week.
Housekeeping is available on request. Marriott Bonvoy elite benefits may apply if you have status through Bonvoy when booking directly.
- In-room and public-area Wi‑Fi included
- Rooftop pool access for hotel guests (hours: 8:00 am–sundown)
- Complimentary bicycles for guests
- 24-hour fitness center (Peloton, Woodway treadmills, reformer Pilates, free weights)
- Weekly complimentary yoga and bootcamp classes
| Amenity | Hours / Notes | Cost (if any) |
|---|---|---|
| Rooftop pool deck | 8:00 am–sundown; poolside seating for hotel guests only | Included with stay |
| Fitness center | Open 24 hours daily | Included with stay |
| Bicycles | Complimentary for guests; subject to availability | Included with stay |
Rooms, in-room amenities and named room types
The hotel offers 262 rooms and suites with wellness-focused finishes. Room types include, among others, Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed; Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds; Premier Room; Premier Suite; Suite (Sunset); Deluxe Suite; Room (Performance Wellness); and Proper Sleep Room.
In-room Wi‑Fi is included. 24/7 room service is available for food and beverage orders (this is a hotel chargeable service). Housekeeping, turndown, and linen changes are available on request.
- Room types exactly include: Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds; Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed; Room, Terrace; Premier Room, Balcony; Premier Room; Premier Suite; Deluxe Room, Balcony; Room, Terrace (Landmark); Deluxe Room (Landmark); Grand Room (Landmark); Premier Room (Landmark); Suite (Sunset); Deluxe Suite; Room (Performance Wellness); Proper Sleep Room
- Proper Sleep Room and Room (Performance Wellness) are wellness-focused options with extra sleep/fitness features
- Room service: 24/7 (charges apply)
| Service | Included or extra? |
|---|---|
| In-room Wi‑Fi | Included |
| 24/7 room service | Available — charges apply |
| Housekeeping on request | Included (on request) |
Dining: what’s included and what you’ll pay for
Santa Monica Proper Hotel has two main on-site venues: Calabra (rooftop Mediterranean‑Californian restaurant and bar) and Palma (lobby lounge). Dining is not included in room rates unless your rate or package specifically lists meals.
Room service is available 24/7 for a fee. Breakfast and valet parking are noted as available for a surcharge on the hotel listing, so expect separate charges for restaurant meals and breakfast credits unless included in a booked package.
- Calabra hours include brunch on weekends and lunch/dinner/proper hour at times published on the hotel site
- Palma serves all-day small plates, cold‑pressed juices and cocktails (bar hours vary; Palma hours are published)
- Reserve Calabra via OpenTable or hotel guest services for best availability
| Venue | Typical service | Included with room? |
|---|---|---|
| Calabra (rooftop) | Brunch/Lunch/Proper Hour/Dinner | No — à la carte dining; reservations recommended |
| Palma (lobby lounge) | All-day small plates & cocktails | No — à la carte |
| Room service | 24/7 in-room dining | No — charges apply |
Wellness and Surya Spa — included access vs. paid treatments
The hotel’s Surya Spa is a full-service Ayurvedic spa with signature treatments; use of the spa facilities or the Recovery Suite is not listed as automatically included with a standard room rate. Surya Spa hours are listed as 8:00 am–8:00 pm on the hotel site.
Spa services carry separate fees. Published rates show a 90-minute service at $504 and a 2.5-hour Abhyanga + Shirodhara at $730; Panchakarma programs run for multiple days and are billed separately. The Recovery Suite features a sauna, cold plunge, and red light therapy and is part of the spa offering.
- Surya Spa hours (hotel listing): daily 8:00 am–8:00 pm
- Example published rates: 90-minute treatment $504; 2.5-hour treatment $730
- Recovery Suite and multi-day Panchakarma programs are additional, fee-based services
| Spa item | Typical hours / session | Published cost (example) |
|---|---|---|
| Surya Spa treatments | Spa open daily 08:00–20:00 | $504 (90 min) / $730 (2.5 hr) — examples from published rates |
| Panchakarma programs | Multi-day courses (3–21 days) | Billed separately (program fees vary) |
| Recovery Suite | By reservation as part of spa services | Separate charge (not included with room) |
Parking, pets and other fees to expect
Valet parking is available for a daily fee; the property lists a typical valet charge of $90.27 (inclusive of tax) with in‑and‑out privileges, though published daily rates can vary by date and source. The hotel also has EV charging on-site.
Pets: dogs are welcome up to two per room, each under 45 lb, for a one-time non-refundable fee of $100 per pet per stay. Cats are not accepted. Guests should note dogs are restricted from restaurants and the rooftop bar.
- Valet parking: published example $90.27 per day (rates vary by date)
- EV charging station is available (verify access/fees at check-in)
- Pet fee: $100 non-refundable per pet per stay; max two dogs per room, 45 lb limit; cats not accepted
| Service | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Valet parking (example published rate) | $90.27 per day (rate may vary by date) |
| Pet fee | $100 non-refundable per pet per stay (2 pets max; dogs only) |
| EV charging | Available — confirm fees at hotel |
Events, memberships and guest extras
Event spaces and private rentals—such as the Canela Ballroom, Olea Terrace, Calabra Terrace and rooftop areas—are available for weddings and meetings and are priced separately. The hotel publishes square footage and capacities for these venues but event rental costs depend on date, scope and catering choices.
Proper Club is a paid membership add-on that provides benefits like lounge access, preferred dining, seasonal pool access, discounted valet parking and other perks; it is not part of a standard room stay and requires a separate fee.
- Event spaces: Canela Ballroom, Helios, Converge, Olea Terrace and rooftop venues—rental fees vary
- Proper Club membership: paid add-on (provides dining and pool perks among other benefits)
- Ask the hotel events or sales team for current pricing and minimums
| Option | What’s included | Charged? |
|---|---|---|
| Private event rental (Canela Ballroom, rooftop, etc.) | Space, set-up options, catering available | Yes — separate contract and fees |
| Proper Club membership | Lounge access, preferred dining, seasonal pool access, discounted valet | Yes — paid membership |
| Private spa programs (Panchakarma) | Multi-day Ayurvedic programs | Yes — packaged pricing |
