Downtown Los Angeles Proper Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Our stay was a whole experience and it truly went beyond what we were expecting from a hotel. We love to go and explore restaurants and bars away from our stay but at the Proper, we didn't have to go far at all. The rooftop bar has such a great vibe, excellent drinks and the best panoramic view of the city. My husband and I arrived a day before our group and we went up to check it out and grab a drink before bed. Upon arrival, I just knew I had to make a reservation for our entire group for the following night. Everyone loved it, as expected. The whole place is a work of art and the wonderful staff was the cherry on top.
We will be returning for sure!

We had an amazing stay at the LA Proper when in town for business. Immediately the valet team was incredibly friendly and attentive, as were the front desk staff. We never had to open a door for ourselves, and they all had great suggestions about the area. We were also very grateful for the upgrade to a 14th floor room thanks to our Bonvoy status. The room was large, airy, and incredibly clean. The rooftop space can't be beat. They have one of the best views - if we were able, we would have stayed there all day. The restaurants were great. We can't wait to return!

I stayed at the Proper while on a business trip. Loved the decor and style of the hotel lobby and restaurant downstairs with very welcoming and friendly staff. Rooms are a bit small but comfy, the bathroom was spacious and well designed.

I wish there had been more outlets in the room, had to search around and unplug lights to find outlets to charge phone and laptop. Heard a lot of noise from the street at night, but to be expected staying downtown.

Enjoyed the variety of equipment in the gym but wish it was larger - got a bit cramped at times with many people there working out. I appreciated the complimentary tea and coffee bar downstairs in the morning, a nice touch with everything I needed. Overall a great hotel downtown!

Our time at the Proper LA was phenomenal. Great staff, great activities, great premises, great service, great views!

Our deluxe queen view room was TINY, which we knew coming in plus our intention was purely to sleep in the room/not hangout in it so it worked. The decor from the moment you step into the hotel, to the elevators, to the hallways, to your room was all thoughtfully and tastefully put together, cohesive, interesting, and beautiful. It all felt really NICE and interesting.

We dined on the rooftop for dinner, and also spent time in what we called the "hot tub pool" (for how small and warm it was) in the evening and then later these next day we lounged in the shade on the rooftop to take in the view.

Saturday morning they open up their ballroom to guests for a movement and meditation class, which was phenomenal. My boyfriend and I both loved it and had a very powerful experience in the group. I hear on sundays they also have rooftop yoga.

The staff I think are what made the already great stay truly phenomenal. They were so warm and enthusiastic, and you can tell there's a lot of buy-in within their team to the mission of making stays wonderful for guests.

Overall, we will be staying with Proper again!

BTW - We had been deciding between Ace Hotel and Proper and, after finding ourselves accidentally inside the hotel part of Ace Hotel (when we were trying to get to their upstairs bar), we were SO GLAD we chose Proper. There's a definite difference in quality and cleanliness between the two, with Proper coming out on top. This is even apparent in their rooftops, again with Proper coming out on top!

The hotel is beautifully designed honoring the old while incorporating the new and modern. You are greeted at the entry with the work of a local artists who created a mural expanding up the walls and covering the detailed architectural character of the ceiling. Our room was dressed with modern furniture, it featured 15ft ceilings, a 10ft sliding door that separated the sleeping space from the restroom. The restroom had a floating vanity gorgeous stone and dresses with Aesop products which I commend as a very nice touch. The staff was incredibly warm and always available for our attention and needs.

The rooftop has a gorgeous bar /restaurant (Cara Cara) with perfect city views while the lobby offers an additional restaurant (Caldo Verde) with excellent coffee and breakfast options.