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Santa Monica · California

Santa Monica Proper Hotel

700 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica

90.0NTH Haven

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A curved plaster stair in the dark, lit from narrow openings in the wall
A fern in a terracotta pot on a dark wooden table beside a shadowed window
Amber light glowing through a pleated linen curtain

Overview

A 1920s landmark and a new wing layered by Kelly Wearstler in plaster, oak and pale tones.

Before you book

  • The Proper Sleep Room includes a Vitruvi essential-oil diffuser, and aromatherapy is offered as an add-on.1 Ask for the diffuser to be taken out before you arrive.
  • Pets are welcome: dogs up to 45 lb, two per room, for a one-time fee; no cats.2 If you are allergic, ask for a room that has not recently hosted one.
  • Purification and filtration are described for the dedicated wellness rooms only, not for standard rooms.

Health features

Sleep

  • Sleep systemProper Sleep Room
  • Considered beddingProper Sleep Room
  • Sleep programmeProper Sleep Room
  • BlackoutProper Sleep Room
  • Circadian lightingProper Sleep Room
  • Quiet roomsProper Sleep Room

Air

  • Air purifierProper Sleep Room

Water

  • Filtered drinking waterProper Sleep Room
  • Shower filterProper Sleep Room

Nourishment

  • Organic & local food
  • Clean-ingredient kitchen
  • Clean minibarProper Sleep Room
  • Nutrition guidance

Movement

  • Gym
  • Classes & studios
  • Swimming
  • Outdoor activity

Holistic Wellness

  • Spa
  • Integrative therapies
  • Breathwork & meditation
  • Sauna & heat
  • Cold plunge & cold therapy
  • Red light & PEMF
  • Longevity clinic

Materials & Setting

  • Clean bath productsProper Sleep Room
  • Green & blue space
  • Walkable

Not yet confirmed: Red light in the room · Wi-Fi-off option · Ventilation standard · Smoke-free · Fragrance-free rooms · Gentler pool water, and 3 more

Sources and full evidence

The room to book

Proper Sleep Room (Restorative Wellness Room)

Also published as 'Wellness Room'. Ask for the diffuser to be removed for an unscented room.

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  • Eight Sleep smart mattress, dual-zone climate control
  • Jaspr air purifier
  • Filterbaby shower and faucet filters
  • Custom blackout curtains with bedside controls
  • Loftie sunrise alarm and sleep sounds
  • Bellino linens, hypoallergenic pillows
  • Sleep kit: Slip mask, ELVT nasal strips and mouth patches, Eight Sleep jet-lag supplements, Moon Juice Magnesi-Om
  • House-made granola, Autonomy matcha, curated minibar
  • Vitruvi diffuser (lavender)
  • 50% off a Recovery Suite session
  • 460 sq ft, Landmark Building

NTH Score

90.0

NTH Haven

Exceptional, with clean air and water as standard rather than as an upgrade.

  • Sleep14.0 / 24
  • Air5.0 / 12
  • Water10.0 / 12
  • Nourishment10.0 / 10
  • Movement10.0 / 10
  • Holistic Wellness14.0 / 19
  • Materials & Setting5.0 / 13

Confidence A · Pure Water Seal, Clean Table Seal, Movement Seal · Calibrated so the best hotel in this edition reads 90; next review 2027-10. See every criterion

Map

700 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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