Santa Monica Proper Hotel

2025

  • Commercial
  • Location:
    Santa Monica, California
  • Completed:
    2025
Team
Partners
Kelly Wearstler Design
Photography

2700

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2700

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SPX collaborated with Proper Hotel Santa Monica and acclaimed designer Kelly Wearstler to create a one-of-a-kind luxury gym that seamlessly combines world-class fitness functionality with iconic interior design. This bespoke space features branded free-weight racks, custom rigs, and premium equipment such as Woodway treadmills, Peloton bikes, Wattbikes, and a dedicated Pilates studio. Tailored details, including diamond cross-stitched black leather upholstery and clear-coated steel finishes, reflect the hotel’s sophisticated aesthetic. The result is a fitness facility that elevates the guest experience, offering both performance and elegance in a beautifully curated environment.

2700

FT2

SPX collaborated with Proper Hotel Santa Monica and acclaimed designer Kelly Wearstler to create a one-of-a-kind luxury gym that seamlessly combines world-class fitness functionality with iconic interior design. This bespoke space features branded free-weight racks, custom rigs, and premium equipment such as Woodway treadmills, Peloton bikes, Wattbikes, and a dedicated Pilates studio. Tailored details, including diamond cross-stitched black leather upholstery and clear-coated steel finishes, reflect the hotel’s sophisticated aesthetic. The result is a fitness facility that elevates the guest experience, offering both performance and elegance in a beautifully curated environment.

Project Gallery

Proper Hotel Santa Monica

Client

Proper Hotel, Santa Monica, CA

SIZE AND SCOPE

2,700 SF luxury hotel gym with a full suite of custom fitness solutions and a dedicated Pilates studio.

Objective

Design a world-class fitness space that reflects Proper Hotel Santa Monica’s sophisticated aesthetic and aligns with the design-forward vision of Kelly Wearstler. The gym needed to seamlessly fuse high-performance functionality with the hotel’s luxurious interior design.

THE PROBLEM

Proper Hotel Santa Monica sought to elevate its fitness offering by creating a gym that integrates cutting-edge equipment with bespoke design elements. The challenge was to ensure the space remained fully functional for diverse workout needs while achieving the seamless elegance that defines the hotel. Every piece of equipment and finish had to align with Kelly Wearstler’s distinctive style, requiring custom solutions that harmonized with the overall hotel aesthetic.

THE PROCESS

To bring the vision to life, SPX collaborated with Kelly Wearstler’s team, focusing on every detail to create a fitness space that is as visually striking as it is functional.

  • Custom Equipment Design:
    • Created branded free-weight racks and a tailored rig to support strength and accessory training, featuring diamond cross-stitched black leather upholstery and clear-coated steel finishes for a modern yet timeless look.
    • Branded plates, barbells, finishes on the rig were manufactured to reflect the hotel’s high-end identity, with subtle logos that enhance the overall aesthetic.
  • Equipment Selection:
    The gym was outfitted with a curated selection of premium equipment to cater to a wide range of workout preferences:
    • Cardio: Woodway treadmills, Peloton bikes, Wattbikes, and Airdyne bikes.
    • Strength Training: Belt squat machines, selectorized equipment low row/lat pulldown to various upper body machines, and plate-loaded leg press.
    • Studio Space: A dedicated studio equipped with Pilates reformers ensures flexibility for low-impact training and small group sessions.
  • Design and Material Selection:
    The finishes were meticulously chosen to enhance the overall look and feel of the gym. Leather upholstery and steel frames were paired with natural tones, ensuring the space aligns with the hotel’s luxurious yet approachable design philosophy.
THE SOLUTION

The completed Proper Hotel Santa Monica gym is a sophisticated fitness destination that perfectly reflects the hotel’s ethos. Guests can enjoy a state-of-the-art workout experience in an environment that is as inspiring as the property itself. From custom branded equipment to carefully selected finishes, every detail was designed to elevate the fitness space to match Proper Hotel’s reputation for excellence.

RESULT

The gym not only enhances the guest experience but also reinforces Proper Hotel’s commitment to offering world-class amenities. Its seamless blend of elegance and functionality sets a new standard for hotel fitness design.