Design Hotels, Venice, California

"The Santa Monica Proper has a really cool vibe and beautiful design, but it could definitely use a little more attention when it comes to cleanliness and maintenance. Some areas and small details feel a bit neglected, although the gym was noticeably cleaner. The rooms are really cute and the beds are comfortable, but I wasn’t completely impressed with the cleanliness. What really makes this place special is the staff! Most of the team is absolutely wonderful, especially the bellmen , who were...

"What an absolute gem of a hotel - so glad we found it. We arrived early and left our bags before rushing to a meeting. When we returned for check in, the bags had already been placed in our individual rooms. There was complimetary water, a tea and coffee station, and even complimentary snacks and chocolates in the room - so rare in US hotels! A complimentary breakfast with freshly baked pastries, cereal, and other items in the lounge was another plus. The room was confortable with a spacious...