HOTELS Downtown LA Proper - Properly Good Hotel In A 1926 Renaissance Revival-Style Landmark Building

Downtown LA Proper - Properly Good Hotel In A 1926 Renaissance Revival-Style Landmark Building

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Proper Hotels is a rapidly expanding chain that turns landmark buildings into luxury boutique hotels. Their newest addition sits at the edge of LA's fashion district, in the heart of downtown.

The beautiful 13-story Renaissance Revival-style building was built in 1926 and was designed by architects Alexander Curlett and Claud Beelman.

The building on Broadway street was formerly home to a private club in the 1920s, then to Cabrillo Hotel and later Case Hotel, and before Proper took over, YWCA ran their program for 39 years here.

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Downtown LA Proper Hotel Exterior

Photos by: The Ingalls


During its rich history, it never quite fulfilled the building's potential up until now. Proper, with the help of Californian interior designer Kelly Wearstler. Her name should be familiar to fans of the Proper properties.

Downtown LA Proper Hotel Entrance

During their work, they removed all non-historic parts and restored the building's heritage to its full glory.


The result is 115,000 square feet (10,684 square meters) of thoughfully renovated space and 148 rooms and suites.

Downtown LA Proper Hotel Check In

The Downtown LA Proper hotel prides itself on the artworks and decorations hand-curated by Kelly Wearstler.

Downtown LA Proper Hotel Lobby

The interiors reflect a bold vision of using all the available surfaces for art and greenery. While the original structure of the historical building is kept intact, it was upgraded with a beautiful mural.

Downtown LA Proper Hotel Lobby Corridor

The ceilings of flora and fauna paintings by Los Angeles-based designer Abel Macias seamlessly co-exist with the tropical plants, complementing one another.

Downtown LA Proper Hotel Caldo Verde

Caldo Verde


There are two on-site restaurants in the hotel. Caldo Verde is on the ground floor, and Cara Cara is on the panoramic rooftop.

Downtown LA Proper Hotel Caldo Verde Bar

Caldo Verde offers authentic Spanish and Portuguese flavors in a richly decorated and sunlit space.

Downtown LA Proper Hotel Elevators
Downtown LA Proper Hotel Corridor

The amount of art and unique furniture is unseen in traditional luxury hotels.

Downtown LA Proper Hotel Room 1002 - Premier King View

Room 1002 - Premier King View

Downtown LA Proper Hotel Room 301 - Junior Suite

Room 301 - Junior Suite


Proper hotel's stylish rooms are well designed, so you will not see visible cables, electric sockets, or an ugly minibar because all of these are cleverly hidden.

Downtown LA Proper Hotel Room 303 - Two Bedroom Corner Suite

Room 303 - Two Bedroom Corner Suite

Downtown LA Proper Hotel Room 208 Premier Suite

Room 208 - Premier Suite

Downtown LA Proper Hotel Room 605 - Court Suite

Room 605 - Court Suite

Downtown LA Proper Hotel Room 705 - Pool Suite

Room 705 - Pool Suite


The original pool facility on the 7th floor became part of one of the most luxurious suites, just like the former basketball court.


So, you can book a suite with a super high ceiling and a private movie room or one with a private pool.

Downtown LA Proper Hotel Pool Suite Bathroom

The bathrooms have walk-in showers, and the hotel uses the famously nice-smelling Asop products.

Downtown LA Proper Hotel Suite Private Pool
Downtown LA Proper Hotel Rooftop Terrace

Cara Cara


Cara Cara is open till 11 PM on weekdays and midnight over the weekends, and it has delicious food showcasing the best seasonally available Californian ingredients.

Downtown LA Proper Hotel Rooftop Fire Pit

The lush rooftop terrace is one of LA's hottest spots to grab a drink, enjoy the scenic sunsets over the city, plunge into its pool, or sit by the cozy fire pit.

Downtown LA Proper Hotel Rooftop Pool
Downtown LA Proper Hotel Pool City View
Downtown LA Proper Hotel Pool Corner City View
Downtown LA Proper Hotel Rooftop View

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1100 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015


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