LOS ANGELES — Whether it’s a meeting in Downtown, Hollywood, the Westside, Coastal or Neighboring Regions, Los Angeles offers upgraded, distinctive multi-use meeting space that is suitable for all types of gatherings. Each property has its own unique style and design, making endless opportunities for meeting planners to choose a venue that is perfectly suited for their event. (Properties are listed in alphabetical order by region).
DOWNTOWN
The Alexandria Hotel Ballrooms (Downtown) - The Alexandria Ballrooms embody the grandeur and glamour of Los Angeles’ by-gone era. The Palm Court, with its Tiffany glass insets, and luminous chandeliers has stood the test of time. Newly restored and enhanced with a modern kitchen, The Palm Court is ready to assume its place in the Los Angeles Events scene. The Alexandria seats 250 (180 with a dance floor) and holds receptions for up to 490. www.wynnlocations.com
Belasco Theater (Downtown) — Los Angeles’ historic Belasco Theater was in the spotlight in July 2011 when Prince William and his wife Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, attended a black-tie dinner and reception there hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. A relic of the early 1900s, the Belasco Theater enjoyed a $12 million, three-year restoration and reopened in March 2011 as a large-scale multi-purpose event space and entertainment complex on Hill Street in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles on South Hill Street. The venue features a towering domed ceiling, multi-tiered balcony, 200 person capacity ballroom with its own stage and entrance, in addition to a 2,000 square foot kitchen. www.thebelasco.com
Icon LA (Downtown) – Icon LA is a brand new, contemporary restaurant, lounge and event venue conveniently located across from STAPLES Center and the Los Angeles Convention Center in Downtown Los Angeles. The rooftop lounge offers flexible space that can seat up to 350 for a formal sit down dinner, or up to 500 reception style. www.iconlaultralounge.com
HOLLYWOOD
Chinese Theatres (Hollywood) - Grauman’s Chinese Theatre has recently undergone a major renovation to rejuvenate and enhance the Chinese Theatre. The Chinese Theatre is the most sought-after theatre in Hollywood for studio premieres. Grauman’s Chinese Theatre can seat over 1,000 guests. Also, located in the Hollywood & Highland Center, is the new state-of-the-art Chinese 6 Theatres. These new theatres feature new sound systems and a luxurious environment, and can accommodate over 1,000 guests in all of its theatres. www.chinesetheatres.com
Firenze Osteria (Hollywood) – Located just two blocks from Universal Studios Hollywood, Firenze Osteria is home to Chef Fabio Viviani, fan favorite of Top Chef Season 5. The restaurant is available for private events for 20 to 200 guests. www.firenzeosteria.com
The Music Box (Hollywood) - Constructed in the roaring Twenties, The Music Box has been at the very center of Hollywood’s nightlife for nearly a century. After a complete renovation in 2010, it is a unique, multi-faceted entertainment venue, renowned for its historic architecture, ground-breaking concerts, extraordinary events and iconic views of Hollywood. The Music Box can accommodate large-scale concerts and events or smaller intimate gatherings. The Music box provides versatile floor plans, professional staff, state-of-the-art sound and lighting, and a classic design from the Golden Age. The Music Box has a total capacity of 1,300 guests. www.tmbhollywood.com
Rolling Stone Restaurant and Lounge (Hollywood) - In November 2010, Rolling Stone opened its flagship Rolling Stone Los Angeles Restaurant & Lounge. The 10,500-square-foot space is distinguished by a “vintage chic” style, mixing 19th century European bohemia and modern American bravura. Offering outstanding food and beverage coupled with extraordinary entertainment makes RSLA a premiere event venue. The Rolling Stone Restaurant and Lounge can accommodate 155 guests for banquet, and 650 for reception. www.rollingstonela.com
Saddle Ranch Chop House – Universal (Hollywood) - The Saddle Ranch Chop House – Universal, offers a high energy, rock western experience with great home-style cooking and down home hospitality. The rustic oversized bar, mechanical bull and outdoor stone fire pits are the perfect setting for unique events. www.srrestaruants.com
supperclub los angeles (Hollywood) - supperclub los angeles cannot be defined as anything other than “an experience.” The merging of a restaurant, nightclub, theater and gallery into one. The venue offers a total capacity of 570 inside and 30 outside. www.supperclub.com
WESTSIDE
The Capital Grille (Westside) - The Capital Grille, located in the Beverly Center, features dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and an award-winning wine . The restaurant features an outdoor terrace, with seating up to 75, or private dining options, which can accommodate up to 40 guests. www.thecapitalgrille.com
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum (San Fernando Valley) – The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum offers a unique meeting and event location for corporate and nonprofit groups. The Museum offers small meeting rooms to large gala dinners where your guests dine beneath Air Force One. Groups up to 2,500 people can be accommodated at the Reagan Library. www.reaganlibrary.com
Sportsmen’s Lodge Events Center (San Fernando Valley) – The Sportsmen’s Lodge Events Center, re-opened in 2009 after a complete renovation, with 30,000 square-feet of meeting space, in addition to two outdoor event locations. Originally a "catch and cook" trout farm, the Event Center is now considered one of LA's most elegant meeting places. The Sportsmen’s Lodge Events Center features 10 meeting rooms, ranging from intimate settings for corporate meetings to elegant ballrooms that can accommodate up to 1,000. www.sleventscenter.com
COASTAL
The Automobile Driving Museum (Coastal) - The Automobile Driving Museum, located near Los Angeles International Airport in El Segundo, is a destination for all car lovers. On Sundays, guests enjoy rides in classic vintage cars. The ADM offers two unique venues for private parties and corporate events which can accommodate 30 to 1,300 guests. www.theADM.org.
Rosenthal – The Malibu Vineyard (Coastal) – At Rosenthal Estate Wineries, guests can experience “Wine Country” in the Malibu Hills. The 250-acre estate is five miles from the ocean and is the perfect setting for corporate events and private tours. The wine tasting room patio an easily accommodate smaller parties. www.rosenthalestatewines.com
SPACE (Coastal) - SPACE is the newest award-winning, architectural private venue overlooking the heart of Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice. The venue is completely modular and versatile with state of the art sound, video, data and a fully integrated lighting system. SPACE has over 3,000 square feet of space with flexible capacity to accommodate up to 150 seated and 250 for cocktail parties www.spaceabbotkinney.com
NEIGHBORING REGIONS
Golden Eagle Hospitality at Cal State LA (Neighboring Regions) - Golden Eagle Hospitality is a full-service conference, event-planning and restaurant operator on the Cal State L.A. campus. Its three ballrooms, outdoor patios and executive boardroom have a combined space of more than 30,000 square feet to accommodate up to 500 people. Golden Eagle Hospitality specializes in offering high-end service for every meeting and event such as conferences, weddings, anniversary and birthday parties, corporate events, private parties and more. www.universityauxiliaryservices.org
Noor (San Gabriel Valley) - Noor, which opened in November 2010, provides the ideal venue for weddings, corporate meetings and grand affairs. Noors elegant ballrooms and picturesque outdoor courtyards accommodate events from 50-4,000 guests. www.noorevents.com
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