Rio Del Mar Beach

Location is great as close to all the restaurants and shops of Beverly Hills, on the other hand the rooms are tiny and everything looks like it is from the 80s. I guess it is still a good price if you don‘t want to spend 500$ a night for just being in Beverly Hills, but probably won‘t do it again. The elevator looks like it was built by the uncle of the owner who is very handy, never seen an elevator which was so slow and made so many noises before. Regarding parking, use rhe hotel rate with in and out priviliges for 40$ a night or use the garage at 216 S Beverly Drive for 22$ max per day if you don‘t need in and out.

Our stay at Santa Monica Proper Hotel had both strong points and noticeable downsides. The room itself was very nice, modern, stylish, and with a beautiful Scandinavian-inspired design. Everything was very clean, and the overall aesthetic of the hotel feels contemporary and well thought out. However, the hotel’s architectural layout was not ideal for us. Since the walkways to the rooms are partially open to the outside rather than fully enclosed, it was often quite loud whenever leaving or entering the room. The wind also caused the doors to creak and make noise throughout the night, which could be surprisingly disruptive and occasionally startling while trying to sleep. Unfortunately, the view from the room was not particularly nice either. The pool area was decent and enjoyable enough, but overall it did not feel like a true 5-star experience in terms of atmosphere or amenities. The reception staff was generally friendly, but often came across as somewhat unorganized and not especially attentive or proactive when it came to guest service. Overall, the hotel has a beautiful design concept and very stylish rooms, but the service and overall luxury experience did not fully live up to the expectations of a 5-star property.