Honored to share that Proper Hotels has been recognized in Travel + Leisure Co. World’s Best Awards 2026. This year, Proper was named one of the World’s Best Hotel Brands, with Santa Monica Proper recognized as the #1 City Hotel in Greater Los Angeles, Downtown LA Proper named among the Best City Hotels in Greater Los Angeles, and Austin Proper named among the Best City Hotels in Austin. These awards are a reflection of the teams across our hotels who bring thoughtful design, memorable dining, genuine hospitality, and a true sense of place to life every day. Thank you to our guests, teams, and the readers of Travel + Leisure for this meaningful recognition.
About us
Proper Hospitality creates and operates luxury lifestyle hospitality experiences, ranging from flagship hotels to a thoughtfully assembled portfolio of independent properties. Each is united by a commitment to elevated design, intentional locations, and world-class amenities that effortlessly blend local culture with global sophistication. Proper champions uncommon luxury—offering distinctive experiences in the arts, dining, and wellness that connect guests to a deeper sense of place. The company currently manages Proper-branded hotels in Santa Monica, Downtown Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Austin; The Shelborne By Proper in Miami; and The Collective, a portfolio of independent design-driven hotels. Lake Tahoe Proper https://www.properhotel.com/lake-tahoe Dallas Proper Hotel & Residences https://www.properhotel.com/dallas/ Proper Club https://www.properhotel.com/santa-monica/membership/ Santa Monica Proper https://www.properhotel.com/santa-monica/ Downtown L.A. Proper https://www.properhotel.com/downtown-la/ Austin Proper https://www.properhotel.com/austin/ San Francisco Proper https://www.properhotel.com/san-francisco/ Hotel June West LA https://www.thehoteljune.com/west-los-angeles/ Hotel June Malibu https://www.thehoteljune.com/malibu/ Ingleside Estate https://inglesideestate.com/ Avalon Palm Springs https://www.avalon-hotel.com/palm-springs/ Avalon Beverly Hills https://www.avalon-hotel.com/beverly-hills/ The Culver Hotel https://www.culverhotel.com/ Montauk Yacht Club https://montaukyachtclub.com/ The Shelborne https://www.properhotel.com/shelborne/ Proper Giving https://www.properhotel.com/proper-giving/
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http://www.properhotel.com
External link for Proper Hospitality
- Industry
- Hospitality
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Santa Monica, California
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- Design, Branding, Operations, Hospitality, Developement, and Management
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Employees at Proper Hospitality
Updates
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Voting closes tomorrow for Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards. We’re endlessly grateful to every guest who has made our hotels part of their celebrations, getaways, work trips, weekends away, and moments in between. To cast your vote, click the link below and search for your favorite Proper Hospitality hotel by name in the search bar. Have more than one favorite? You can vote for each of them. Vote here: https://lnkd.in/eC-a7FPs Thank you for voting, and most of all, thank you for staying with us.
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We are honored that Santa Monica Proper Hotel was featured in MICHELIN Guide's “The Complete MICHELIN Guide to Hotels in Los Angeles,” recognized among the city’s standout stays for every type of traveler. As MICHELIN notes, “the California coastal aesthetic reigns supreme” at Santa Monica Proper. Read the full feature: https://lnkd.in/gCKF6HfY
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We’re proud to share that Montauk Yacht Club, part of Proper Hospitality’s Collective portfolio, was featured in Billboard for the return of its Marina Music Sessions. Kicking off Memorial Day Weekend with a sunset DJ set by Washed Out in partnership with Billboard, Marina Music Sessions enters its third season bringing live music dockside to one of the East End’s most iconic waterfront destinations. Read more in Billboard: https://lnkd.in/gjQ8v3T5
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We’re hiring for the next creative voices behind Proper Hospitality. If you’re plugged into culture, have a strong creative eye, and know how to make hospitality feel alive online, we’d love to meet you. Social Media Manager / Content Creator: For a social-first storyteller who can concept, capture, edit, and create content that brings our hotels, restaurants, design, and destinations to life. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gqh8rcCr Influencer & Content Coordinator: For a detail-driven coordinator who can manage creator relationships, support partnerships, plan shoots, and help turn ideas into elevated social content. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gVbssNvq
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We’re honored to share that Austin Proper Hotel has been recognized in Travel + Leisure Co. 's 2025 T+L 500 list. This recognition reflects the care, creativity, and commitment of our team, as well as the support of our guests and the Austin community. Thank you to everyone who voted and to the colleagues who bring the Austin Proper experience to life each day. Discover more > https://lnkd.in/gcMT84CR
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Performance. Design. Austin. For the first time in Austin, the Aston Martin ‘S’ trilogy comes together, DB12 S, Vantage S, and DBX S. Thank you for joining Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd at Austin Proper for an exclusive driving experience where performance meets modern design. #AustinProper #AstonMartin
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Longevity is no longer a trend. It’s a new standard of travel. We’re proud to be recognized by ELLE Magazine for our commitment to wellness-driven hospitality. Read the full article > https://lnkd.in/eX-F-WvG
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Honored to see Santa Monica Proper recognized by Travel + Leisure Co. in their feature, “These Are the 15 Best Hotels in Los Angeles, According to a Local of 40+ Years.” A testament to thoughtful design, wellness-driven experiences, and a true sense of place along the California coast, Santa Monica Proper continues to define modern luxury in Los Angeles. Explore the full story: https://lnkd.in/gdH4cctT
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We’ve always believed a hotel should be more than a place to stay. It should be a place to feel something. Honored to be recognized by Rolling Stone for the way our properties are redefining hospitality through music-driven experiences. Through Proper Presents, we create spaces where artists and guests connect in meaningful ways, bringing the cultural pulse of each city directly into our hotels. Read the full article > https://lnkd.in/gxah65Q8
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