JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE — The JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE opened in February 2010 as part of the $2.5-billion sports and entertainment complex developed by AEG. It was awarded the Silver LEED certification this year from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The hotel has 878 guest rooms, including 52 well-appointed suites, along with a 4,000-square-foot JW Marriott fitness center, located on the second floor, and an outdoor pool and bar, and a spa with nine treatment rooms. The hotel’s LA Market Restaurant by Kerry Simon features modern American cooking with a California flair. The Gallery Collection features more than 77,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, including three floors of stacked ballrooms. With its central location in Los Angeles’ burgeoning Downtown district, the hotel provides a deluxe level of comfort and personal service within a unique environment designed to reflect its location. The property shares space with The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles and The Ritz-Carlton Residences in a unique 54-story tower, which was designed by Gensler and is one of the tallest mixed-use buildings in Downtown Los Angeles. 900 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, 90015; 800.228.9290, www.lalivemarriott.com. Media contact: Bill Buckley, 213.765.8621, bill.buckley@marriott.com.
901 West Olympic — L.A. LIVE announced plans in April 2011 for a new 377-room hotel tower adjacent to L.A. LIVE. The 22-story high-rise will house two Marriott International hotel brands: Courtyard by Marriott® and Residence Inn by Marriott® at the northwest corner of Olympic Boulevard and Francisco Street. Construction on the 300,000 square-foot building is expected to begin in March 2012, with the grand opening slated for March 2014. The 197-room Residence Inn by Marriott® will feature spacious suites equipped with full kitchens and separate living and sleeping areas. The hotel project will be managed by Marriott International. The new Courtyard by Marriott® and Residence Inn by Marriott® will be directly across the street from and will rely on the adjacent amenities available at the award-winning JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE, and The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, hotels. These amenities include meeting and banquet areas and the Ritz-Carlton Spa, as well as cafe and dining options within the hotels and L.A. LIVE. Media contact: Laurie Goldstein, 301.380.5296, laurie.goldstein@marriott.com; www.LALIVE.com, www.news.marriott.com.
Metropolis Hotel — IDS Real Estate Group is planning to break ground as early as 2012 on a significant mixed-use project, the Metropolis. Located on a six-acre parcel along the Harbor Freeway at 8th and 9th streets, the Metropolis will consist of a 480-room hotel tower, multi-family residential units and office space. Positioned adjacent to the STAPLES Center entertainment district, the city's financial core and its Metro subway hub, this 2.7 million-square-foot development is seen as the western gateway to a resurgent Downtown. The project is expected to be finished in 2014. Media contact: Patrick Spillane, 213.362.9300, pspillane@idsrealestate.com.
Luxe City Center Hotel — The former Holiday Inn Los Angeles City Center underwent a significant, multi-million-dollar renovation and was renamed the Luxe City Center Hotel in fall 2010. Part of an upscale, Los Angeles-based hotel chain, the newly branded property is a four-star, design-driven boutique hotel with 164 elegant and spacious guest rooms and 16 suites in the heart of Downtown’s thriving entertainment district. The LA interior design firm SanDesign has given the hotel an upscale urban residential atmosphere with a touch of old silver screen, creating guest rooms as “elegant but with an attitude.” Facilities include meeting/banquet space, fitness center and business center. 1020 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, 90015; 213.748.1291, www.luxecitycenter.com. Media contact: Stefan I. Pollack, The Pollack PR Marketing Group, 310.556.4443, spollack@ppmgcorp.com.
DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown — The Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens will become the DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown by summer 2012. As part of the name change, the hotel will be renovating its fitness center and guestrooms in line with its elegant, Asian-fusion style. The hotel will remain open during renovation. The full-service hotel offers 434 guestrooms, meetings and events space, a restaurant, and a quiet rooftop garden. Many rooms in the 21-story hotel provide beautiful views of the Los Angeles skyline. Guests are walking distance to authentic Little Tokyo restaurants, or they can take the complimentary shuttle service to sites within a three-mile radius, including Disney Concert Hall, L.A. LIVE, STAPLES Center and the L.A. Convention Center. 120 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, 90012; 213.629.1200, www.kyotograndhotel.com. Media contact: Laurie Calaunan, 213.253.9213, lcalaunan@kyotograndhotel.com. The Redbury @ Hollywood and Vine — The latest addition to the award-winning sbe Hotel Collection, the Redbury is situated at the city’s most well-known intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. The hotel, which earned Condé Nast Traveler’s “Hot List Hotel,” opened in August 2010 with 57 thoughtfully appointed guest flats that exude a warm, bohemian/counter-culture feel with design elements drawn from a variety of old-world cultures. Amenities include private balconies and patios, Italian linens and 40- to 46-inch HD LCD televisions with DVR. The Cleo dining room serves lunch, dinner and late-night fare with an emphasis on the foods and cultures of the eastern and southern Mediterranean, with a selection of dishes prepared in a wood-burning oven. 1717 Vine St., Los Angeles, 90028; 877.962.1717, www.theredbury.com; marketing@theredbury.com. Media contact: Chris Walters, Harrison & Shriftman, 917.351.8630, cwalters@hs-pr.com.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hollywood Walk of Fame — Built in 2008, this next generation of new Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is located near the Hollywood Walk of Fame and centrally located near the Hollywood Bowl and Universal Studios Hollywood. The 94-room hotel features a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a 1,500-square-foot meeting room, 24-hour business center and wireless data connection, with high-speed Internet access in all rooms and a complimentary hot breakfast and valet parking. 1921 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 90068; 888.465.4329, www.hiexpress.com. Contact: Corey Bouche, 323.850.8151, email@hollywoodholidayinnexpress.com.
W Hollywood Hotel & Residences — W Hollywood Hotel & Residences, which opened in January 2010, offers hotel, retail and luxury for-sale residences in Los Angeles. With 305 guest rooms, 143 W-branded residences, a signature restaurant, rooftop bar, branded 6,075-square-foot spa with retail space and a 25-yard lap pool, the $360 million development at Hollywood & Vine offers a world-class lifestyle opportunity boasting W’s signature Whatever/Whenever service. The cutting-edge design includes luxury finishes, lush landscaping, artistic flair and innovative living spaces complete with dramatic views, premier nightlife and exclusive restaurants. In February 2011 the W Hollywood was awarded LEED Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for blending a modern lifestyle with a sustainable, green footprint. 6250 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 90028; 323.798.1300, www.whotels.com/hollywood. Media contact: Jeff Guillory, 323.798.1320, jeff.guillory@whotels.com.
Hollywood Heights Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn) — Currently a part of the Preferred Hotel Group/Sterling and managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the Hollywood Heights Hotel will become a Hilton Garden Inn in March 2012. The contemporary-casual property is a sophisticated mid-range hotel at the gateway to Hollywood. Renovations began October 2011. All of the 160 guest rooms now boast 32-inch LCD HD televisions, Internet access and luxurious bed linens. The Hideout serves both comfort foods and sinful indulgences within a sleek, contemporary design. 2005 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 90068; 323.876.8600, www.hollywoodheightshotel.com. Media contact: Kathleen Cook, 323.762.1045, kathleen.cook@hollywoodheightshotel.com.
Hotel Bel-Air — Dorchester Collection’s Hotel Bel-Air re-opened Oct. 14, 2011, after 24 months of extensive refurbishment and redesign, a collaborative restoration effort between the internationally renowned design teams of Alexandra Champalimaud and Rockwell Group. Great care was taken to retain the familiar Spanish Colonial architecture splashed in “Bel-Air pink,” while a new generation of Bel-Air aesthetic is reflected through design themes representing the glamorous eras of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. The hotel re-opened with 103 guest rooms and suites, featuring 12 new accommodations, built into the hillside offering sweeping canyon views, expansive sliding glass walls, outdoor fireplaces and spacious decks with private spa pools. In addition, there will be seven individually designed specialty suites, including the famed Grace Kelly Suite and a new 6,775-square-foot Presidential Suite. New to the hotel is a 12,000-square-foot Spanish mission-style structure featuring a new bell tower, fitness studio and the brand-new 4,134-square-foot Spa by La Prairie. Hotel Bel-Air is the first U.S. hotel to launch an in-room body care product line designed by La Prairie. A Wolfgang Puck-managed restaurant called Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air has the culinary concept of modern California cuisine with European and Mediterranean influences. Meeting spaces include the Garden Ballroom and the executive boardroom. 701 Stone Canyon Rd., Los Angeles, 90077; 310.472.1211, www.hotelbelair.com. Media contact: Alisha Mahon, 310.887.2594, AMahon@hotelbelair.com.
The Hotel Wilshire — Echoing the decidedly chic and contemporary vibe of its host city, The Hotel Wilshire is a 74-room boutique hotel with modern, plush accommodations that opened in September 2011. It has a Penthouse Suite that sports a 570-square-foot private patio and a rooftop pool with a breathtaking 360-degree view of Los Angeles’ skyline. The rooftop restaurant serves “bold American” cuisine by celebrity chef Eric Greenspan with innovative twists on classic comfort foods. OSM Investment Company and Greystone Hotels, a leading West Coast hotel owner/hospitality company, added The Hotel Wilshire to its collection with designs by the award-winning Killefer Flammang Architects. The hotel uses sustainable resources and green building materials and is LEED-certified. 6317 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90048; 323.852.6000, www.greystonehotels.com. Media contact: Stephanie Martin, 424.744.8066, Stephanie@blinklosangeles.com.
SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills (formerly Le Meridien) — Award-winning chef José Andrés cooks up culinary innovations at the Bazaar restaurant at the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills. Located in the heart of Los Angeles’ vibrant landscape, the 297-room hotel also offers a sophisticated hospitality experience featuring Philippe Starck-designed décor with plush bedding and 40-inch flat-screen televisions. For sensitive guests, there are 32 rooms that are allergen- and irritant-free. The hotel, which opened in December 2008, also offers a spa, fitness center, rooftop pool, business center and a 24-hour concierge service. 465 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, 90048; 310.247.0400, www.slshotels.com. Media contact: Emily Bernstein, 310.247.0400, Emily.bernstein@luxurycollection.com.
DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles-Westside — The 368-room DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles-Westside was opened in April 2011. Amenities include Sweet Dreams Beds by Doubletree, an outdoor heated pool and whirlpool, fitness room, business center, 20,000 square feet of banquet and meeting facilities, airport shuttle service and the on-site casual restaurant Share, featuring a selection of 32 wines by the glass. 6161 W. Centinela Ave., Culver City, 90230; www.doubletree1.hilton.com. Media contact: Greg Milligan, 310.348.4511, gmilligan@radissonLAwestside.com.
Montage Beverly Hills — Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, Montage Beverly Hills has 201 guest rooms, including 55 suites, featuring Signature Montage bedding, LCD televisions and complimentary wireless Internet access. The hotel, which opened in November 2008, has a 20,000-square-foot, two-story spa; a trio of street-level gardens each with its own fountain; and more than 14,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The rooftop saline pool offers private cabanas, a casual bar and grill, and lush landscaping set against panoramic views of the Beverly Hills cityscape and the Hollywood Hills. Dining options include Scott Conant’s Scarpetta; with modern Italian cuisine, the Conservatory Grill’s fresh California cuisine, and the Lobby Lounge, which has afternoon tea and live evening entertainment. Crowning the top three floors are 20 Montage Residences Beverly Hills, a collection of 20 private residences. 225 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, 90210; 310.860.7800, www.montagebeverlyhills.com. Media contact: Ellen Thornton, 310.860.7804; mbhpublicrelations@montagehotels.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 new 19-story hotel, located two blocks from the UCLA campus, has 264 guest rooms and suites, designed by Beverly Hills designer Cheryl Rowley. It is outfitted with high-end amenities and services, including full-service concierge and personal assistant services, state-of-the-art fitness center, in-room spa services and a 24-hour business center. The restaurant, BLVD 16, specializes in California Fresh cuisine. It is also a pet-friendly hotel. 10740 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90024; 310.475.8711, www.hotelpalomar-lawestwood.com. Media contact: Stacey Ellis, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, 415.397.5572, Stacey.ellis@kimptongroup.com
Hotel Amarano Burbank — Formerly The Graciela, the Hotel Amarano is the only luxury boutique hotel in Burbank. Located in the heart of the entertainment district, just around the corner from Warner Bros. Studios and minutes from Universal Studios and NBC Studios, the hotel has 100 rooms and suites, all nonsmoking, with full kitchenettes, walk-in closets, 42-inch plasma televisions, iPod docking stations, and free wireless high-speed Internet access, as well as Italian linens and luxurious down duvets. Hotel Amarano broke ground in early July 2011 on an addition with 32 rooms and a pool, making the existing fourth-floor fitness center a 1,000-square-foot area with its own spa. The design is by Rossi Architecture Inc.; completion is expected in spring 2012. There is more than 2,000 square feet of stylish meeting and event space, plus a business center with secretarial services. The garden rooftop sundeck overlooks the Hollywood Hills, while The Library Lounge features a new menu with selections from Chef Jose Sanchez, plus a new extensive wine list. The Privato dining room serves American and Californian cuisine. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to Bob Hope Airport. 322 N. Pass Ave., Burbank, 91505; 818.842.8877, www.hotelamarano.com. Media contact: Tom Whelan, 818.260.4750, twhelan@hotelamarano.com. Shore Hotel — A new beachside retreat opened Oct. 1, 2011: the Shore Hotel in Santa Monica. On the site of the former Pacific Sands and Travelodge, this all-new boutique hotel stands out with its modern design and location across the street from the Santa Monica Pier and beach. The open-air, U-shaped hotel features a glass-walled lobby looking out at the ocean. The 164 teal and orange rooms have teakwood furniture and balconies. The luxury oceanfront hotel is the first and only newly constructed LEED-registered hotel in Santa Monica. Amenities include free WiFi throughout the hotel, a 24-hour gym with a personal trainer, sightseeing tours, bike and inline-skate rentals, a solar-heated outdoor pool, a state-of-the-art meeting and event room, two restaurants and plenty underground parking. Pets are welcomed. 1515 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, 90401; 310.451.9895, www.shorehotel.com. Media contact: Morgan Fukumoto, Wagstaff Worldwide, 323.871.1151, morgan@wagstaffworldwide.com.
Terranea Resort — Terranea Resort, set in the style of a Mediterranean estate and encompassing more than 102 oceanfront acres on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, opened its doors in June 2009. Located just 20 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport, Terranea offers more than 60,000 square feet of state-of-the-art indoor meeting and event space, including an 18,000-square-foot Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom, plus the Marineland Ballroom, 15 breakout rooms and six board rooms, as well as 75,000 square feet of outdoor function spaces offering breathtaking ocean views. The resort has 380 guest rooms, 32 villas and 50 casitas, and a variety of restaurants. Amenities include a 50,000-square-foot spa and fitness center featuring 25 treatment rooms, three pools and a nine-hole golf course. The oceanfront resort is surrounded on three sides by the Pacific Ocean, with views of Catalina Island across the channel. 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, 90275; 310.265.2800, www.terranea.com. Media contact: Jessie Pound, 310.265.2800, jpound@destinationhotels.com.
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