LOS ANGELES - Several hotels in Los Angeles County are currently under construction or have been recently developed. The following is a summary of some of these new hotel developments. (Editor’s note: Media contacts are for media use only)
DOWNTOWN
JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE - The JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE is scheduled to open February 15, 2010 as part of the $2.5 billion L.A. LIVE sports and entertainment complex developed by AEG. The hotel will feature 879 guest rooms, including 35 suites, along with more than 77,000 sq. ft. of indoor meeting space, including three floors of stacked ballrooms. With its central location in Los Angeles’s burgeoning Downtown district, the hotel will provide a deluxe level of comfort and personal service within a unique environment designed to reflect its location. 213.763.7700, www.lalivemarriott.com, Media Contact: Erin Barrier, Golin Harris, 213.623.4200, ebarrier@golinharris.com.
Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles - The first Ritz-Carlton “all club” property in the United States is scheduled to open in March 2010. The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, a 123-room “all club” hotel, will be situated on the upper floors of a 54-story tower located at L.A. LIVE. Also included within the tower will be the JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles and 224 Ritz-Carlton Residences. The tower will feature a metal and glass curtain wall exterior, and will consist of both vision and non-vision glass units in colors of blue and green and patterns to create a distinctive profile in the Downtown skyline. The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, will feature a 3,400 square foot Club Lounge, which will also serve as the 23rd floor check-in area for guests. A small boardroom will be available adjacent to the lounge area, providing meeting space suitable for business meetings. Another unique feature of The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, will be a combined Lobby Lounge and restaurant on the 24th floor with windows offering panoramic views of Downtown and surrounding Southern California. An outdoor, rooftop swimming pool and terrace will offer guests a relaxing retreat from the city below. www.ritzcarlton.com, Media Contact: Erin Barrier, Golin Harris, 213.623.4200, ebarrier@golinharris.com.
Kyoto Grand Hotel & Gardens (formerly the New Otani Hotel &Gardens) - The Kyoto Grand Hotel & Gardens is a 21-story, full-service hotel, immersing its guests in a serene atmosphere with accents derived from Japanese culture. The hotel features 434 guest rooms and 20 suites, including three Japanese suites. Flexible meeting spaces can be configured to meet specific needs, accommodating any event from boardroom meetings for 20 attendees to large-scale receptions for 850 guests. Restaurants at the hotel include the Garden Grill, Thousand Cranes restaurant and the Azalea restaurant. Kyoto Grand Hotel & Gardens is located in the heart of Little Tokyo. 120 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, 90012; 213.629.1200, www.kyotograndhotel.com. Media Contact: Garrian Young, 213.629.1200, gyoung@kyotograndhotel.com
O Hotel Los Angeles - This historic 1920s hotel re-opened its glass doors in late 2007. A serene haven for the business traveler, urbanite and out-of-towner, O Hotel offers 68 deluxe rooms with upgraded comforts, modern amenities and the efficient service expected of well-tended boutique establishments. Located in the heart of the City’s Financial District and part of the ongoing revitalization of Downtown, O Hotel is across the street from shops and dining at Macy’s Plaza, only a few blocks from STAPLES Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center. A six-treatment room health spa will be opening in spring 2010. 819 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, 90017, 213-623-9904, www.ohotelgroup.com. Media Contact: Victor Sorrides, 213-623-9904, jvictor@ohotelgroup.com.
HOLLYWOOD AREA
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hollywood Walk of Fame - Built in 2008, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hollywood Walk of Fame is centrally located near the Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame and Universal Studios Hollywood. The 94-room hotel features a 10,000 square-foot meeting room, 24-hour business center and wireless data connection. 1921 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood, 90068, 323.850.8252, www.hiexpress.com. Media Contact: Corey Bouche, 323.850.8151, corey@coreyhotels.com.
Hollywood Heights Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn Hollywood) - Interstate Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel real estate investor and the nation’s largest independent operator of full- and select-service hotels, has introduced the latest concept in hospitality, the Hollywood Heights Hotel. The property has been reimaged to reflect the growing need for a more sophisticated mid-range hotel at the gateway to Hollywood. Each of the property’s 160 guestrooms now boasts 32-inch LCD HDTVs, Internet Access and luxurious bed linens. The guest bathrooms have also been upgraded and provide Face brand bath amenities. 2005 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 90068; 323.876.8600, www.hollywoodheightshotel.com. Media Contact: Kathleen Cook, 323.762.1045, kathleen.cook@hollywoodheightshotels.com
London West Hollywood (formerly- the Bel Age Hotel) - The London West Hollywood has officially opened its doors following a complete transformation and re-articulation. Located in the Hollywood Hills, this “entirely suites” hotel has undergone an evolution in design, amenities and service to offer an entirely new look and feel, just steps from the legendary Sunset Strip. A bold team of international taste-makers have come together to create an incomparable experience. Distinctively imagined for LA, interiors are styled by the renowned David Collins Studio, dining by Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay, bath environments by posh purveyor Waterworks and elite concierge services in partnership with Quintessentially. The hotel also has a one-of-a-kind rooftop spa experience.www.TheLondonWestHollywood.com 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, 90069; 310.854.1111, Media Contact: Basia Irzyk, Susan Magrino Agency 212.957.3005, Basia@smapr.com/
W Hotel - A new W Hotel will open in December 2009 as part of the mixed-use Hollywood & Vine Project, located across from the historic Pantages Theatre and above the Hollywood/Vine Metro Red Line subway station. The hotel will have 305 rooms, and the property will include a private rooftop pool and gym, a signature restaurant, a 9,200-square-foot spa and a rooftop bar. The $600-million area project will not only include the W Hotel, but also W Residences, approximately 50,000 square feet of retail space, and a civic plaza. www.legacypartners.com. Media contact: Elaine Drebot, Think Public Relations, 212.343.3920, edrebot@thinkpublicrelations.com.
WESTSIDE
Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City - The Intercontinental Los Angeles Century City opened in January 2007 at the site of the former Park Hyatt. The 14-floor hotel features 19 meeting rooms, 363 guest rooms and 151 suites. In addition to an on-site fitness center, the property also is home to SPA InterContinental - an ultra urban spa oasis featuring Zen-inspired villas. Offering complete privacy and tranquility, the intimate SPA villas provide the ultimate in city pampering and urban retreats. Dining is available at Park Grill and Bar 2151, where French chef Vincent Cachot combines 20 years of culinary experience with the freshest organic produce to create French inspired California cuisine. 2151 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, 90067; 310.284.6500. www.intercontinental.com/losangeles Media Contact: Toni Purry, 310.242.6190, Toni.Purry@Purry.com.
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills - On Nov. 4, 2008, residents of Beverly Hills approved Measure H, which allows the owners of the Beverly Hilton Hotel to build a 12-story, 170-room Waldorf-Astoria hotel and two luxury condominium towers at the corner of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards in Beverly Hills. The new hotel rooms will replace 217 rooms of the Beverly Hilton, which will be demolished, for a net reduction of 47 rooms. Rooms at the new Waldorf-Astoria could be $480 to $550 per night. The new property is scheduled to open in 2011. www.waldorfastoria1.hilton.com. Media Contact: David Trumble, 602.870.2721, david.trumble@hilton.com
Hotel Palomar Los Angeles – Westwood (formerly Doubletree Hotel) - The Hotel Palomar Los Angeles-Westwood, under management of San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, opened its doors in May 2008. The hotel features many eco-friendly practices as part of its daily operations. Among them are in-room recycling bins, energy-efficient lighting, water-efficient fixtures, toiletries made from natural ingredients, organic food and beverage options in minibars, as well as a restaurant that follows the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch’s sustainable seafood guidelines. The new 19-story hotel has 268 guestrooms and suites outfitted with high-end amenities and services. www.hotelpalomar-westwood.com 10740 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90024; 310.475.8711, www.thewestwoodhotel.com. Media contact: Stacey Ellis, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, 415.397.5572 Stacey.ellis@kimptongroup.com.
SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills (formerly Le Meridien, Beverly Hills) - Located in the heart of Los Angeles’ vibrant landscape, SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills offers a luxurious and sophisticated hospitality experience. Softly lit ambient tones set off by Philippe Starck-designed décor create a chic and stunning environment for the 297 guest rooms which feature plush bedding, 40-inch flat screens and more. Whether luxuriating in the elegant spa, sipping fresh libations poolside or indulging in the culinary innovations of award-winning chef José Andrés, guests of SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills will enjoy first class service that defies even the highest of standards. 465 South La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, 90048; 310.247.0400, www.slshotels.com . Media Contact: Andrea Sun, 310.246-2092, adrea.sun@luxurycollection.com.
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa, Pasadena (formerly the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel &Spa) - The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa, Pasadena is a legendary Pasadena landmark, set on 23 acres overlooking San Marino. This luxurious property is the only AAA Five Diamond hotel in Pasadena and the closest to Downtown Los Angeles. Its facilities include 380 guestrooms and suites, including cottages situated throughout the beautifully landscaped grounds, a Michelin Star dining room, outdoor pool and terrace, three lighted tennis courts, bike riding and nearby golf, a full-service Huntington Spa and fitness center, and more than 60,000 combined square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. Langham Hotels International is expected to invest $25 million to upgrade the property. 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, 91106; 626.568.3900, www.langhamhotels.com. Media Contact: Elsa Schelin, 626.585.6434, elsa.schelin@langhamhotels.com
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Residence Inn by Marriott Burbank Downtown - Opened in September 2007, this location offers 166 guest suites, with full-size kitchens and separate living and sleeping areas. An outside pool area with fire pit and fitness center is offered as well. 321 S. 1st Street, Burbank, 91502; 818.260.8787, www.ResidenceInnBurbank.com. Media contact: Michael Swaney, 818.260.8787, Michael.swaney@marriott.com
BEACH CITIES
Hotel Erwin - Joie de Vivre, California’s largest boutique hotel collection, has added a fourth southern California property to its collection, with the re-launch of the Marina Pacific Hotel as the Hotel Erwin Venice Beach. The 119-room property is currently undergoing a two-phase renovation that will be completed in mid August. Hotel Erwin is at the epicenter of Venice, overlooking Muscle beach, the 20-foot tall Jim Morrison mural and the recently renovated boardwalk. The hotel is set just 200 feet from the beach and a few blocks from Abbott Kinney and historic Venice canals. It features a 44-seat restaurant, HASH, which presents a “from-scratch” menu specializing in down-home breakfasts and fresh from-the-market dinners, while the rooftop HIGH, the highest in Venice, offers 360-degree-views from Catalina Island to the Hollywood sign. 1697 Pacific Ave., Venice, 90291; 310.452.1111, www.mphotel.com. Media Contact: Emma Haber, BlinkLA, 917.776.4218, e-mail: emma@blinklosangeles.com
Custom Hotel (formerly Furama Hotel) - The Custom Hotel is a 12-story, 250-room hotel that has been transformed into a vibrant and contemporary space, while adding significant outdoor areas including a heated pool, stadium sundeck, pool bar and grill, poolside cabanas, fire pit and DJ lounge. The hotel boasts uniquely refreshing rooms and suites offering some of the city’s most stunning and panoramic views. Guest rooms include classic and custom-designed furnishings, a signature bed, flat screen LCD TV, stereo with iPod docking and mini bar. The hotel’s newest restaurant, Bistrotek, is a full-service bistro serving dinner and cocktails. 8639 Lincoln Blvd., Los Angeles, 90045; 310.645.0400, www.customhotel.com. Media Contact: Laura Castro, 310.258.5716, lcastro@customhotel.com
Terranea Resort - Terranea Resort, set in the grandeur of a Mediterranean estate and encompassing over 102 oceanfront acres on the magnificent Palos Verdes peninsula, officially opened its doors on June 12. Terranea offers over 60,000 square feet of state-of-the-art indoor meeting and event space, including an 18,000 square-foot grand ballroom, two junior ballrooms, sixteen breakout rooms and three board rooms, as well as 75,000 square feet of outdoor function spaces offering breathtaking ocean views. The resort features 380 generous guest rooms, 82 villas and casitas, a variety of restaurants and lounges, and a host of amenities including a 25,000-square-foot spa and fitness center featuring 24 treatment rooms, a myriad of pools and a golf academy; providing ample opportunities for team building and recreational pursuits. 6610 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, 90275; 310.265.2800, www.terranea.com; Media Contact, Wendy Haase, 310.265.2807, whaase@destinationhotels.com
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