As the current COVID-19 fears grip the world, and more travel restrictions are popping up daily, there’s plenty of options for Californians to minimize their exposure to the coronavirus. We are getting into our very busy Spring Break period, and we’ve already heard from some of our guests that are concerned about canceled travel arrangements. This goes for those arriving by cruise ship, planes and trains. Most aren’t so worried about the virus itself, but rather getting quarantined or stranded. That being said, many of our most recent bookings are from those in our own backyard that originally had more ambitious travel plans, but have decided to pack the family into a car, travel up or down the coast, and
Los Angeles Area Hotels
September 6, 2019
Always one of the biggest questions for someone coming to our city is about lodging at Los Angeles area hotels and where to stay. There’s no easy answer, but looking at maps prior to your visit can certainly help in the decision making process. We remind visitors that Los Angeles is a gigantic city. On top of that, there are many cities within the city. They include places like Santa Monica, Malibu and West Hollywood. Downtown Los Angeles is growing in their many offerings with food and culture. Here, you’ll be close to the convention center, Grand Park, Union Station, L.A. Live and The Staples Center. A few hotels in this area include The Intercontinental, Nomad Hotel, and The Ace Hotel.
Viceroy L’Ermitage Hotel Beverly Hills
August 26, 2019
The Viceroy L’Ermitage Hotel Beverly Hills is located between the famous shopping streets of Rodeo Drive on the west, and Robertson Blvd. on the east. There’s also a handful of other amazing streets in the general area, like Canon Drive. Canon is known for famous restaurants like Spago by Wolfgang Puck, Mastro’s Steakhouse, Il Pastaio, and Via Alloro. If you go the opposite direction and find yourself on Robertson, grab a lunch at The Ivy, Petrossian, or The Henry. The Viceroy is a modern luxury hotel and has been in existence since 1975. It has always been a favorite of celebrities, including the late Liz Taylor and Richard Burton. It’s located on the beautiful tree-lined street of Burton Way, which also
The InterContinental Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles
June 5, 2019
The InterContinental Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles is located at The Wilshire Grand Center. At 1,100 feet, it’s the tallest building not only in Los Angeles and California, but the tallest west of the Mississippi River. For years, the nearby U.S. Bank Tower had the distinction of the tallest building in L.A. at about 1,018 feet. You have to go up 70 floors just to hit the main lobby of The Intercontinental. It’s here where you’ll find the friendly front desk and concierge staff, as well as an inviting bar, which is buzzing with guests, as well as locals unwinding during/after work. One floor down on the 69th, dine and drink at incredible spots like Dekkadance and Sora. Of course
LA Pride Week 2019
May 19, 2019
LA Pride Week 2019 this year happens between May 31st and June 9th. The theme (or hashtag) is #JustUnite. It all kicks off on the 31st of May with the 7th Annual LGBT Night at Dodger Stadium. Guests are invited to come as early as 530PM for a pre-game festive event at the Right Field Plaza Bar. You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy, for the first pitch isn’t happening until 710PM. Fireworks and DJ Bowie Jane will complete the night when the game is over. On June 1st, take in the 3rd Annual LA Pride Night at Universal Studios Hollywood. Their theme is “Pride is Universal.” Perks include theme park access starting at 4PM, along with exclusive after-hours Universal Studios park access
Where Should I Stay When Visiting Los Angeles?
May 1, 2019
If you’ve never been to our city, remember that it’s a huge spread out area covering over 500 square miles. There are 4 million people in the City of Los Angeles, and just over 10 million in the county. Los Angeles County includes places like Long Beach to the south, Malibu to the west, Lancaster to the north, and Pomona to the east. Picking a place to stay is going to be your biggest decision when coming to L.A. You want to chart out your things to do list in Los Angeles when choosing your lodging. Do you want to be at the beach during your stay? Are you attending conventions or business meetings in Downtown L.A.? Or are you
Best Romantic Spots in Los Angeles for Valentines Day
February 2, 2019
February is going to be a busy month here in Los Angeles. In just a day, L.A. sports fans will be watching their home team, the Los Angeles Rams, take on the New England Patriots at The Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. On Sunday, February 24th, The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, will once again host The Academy Awards. Somewhere right in the middle on February 14th, daters and lovers will be taking in the best romantic spots in Los Angeles for Valentines Day. If you don’t immediately think of romance when thinking about L.A., just watch hits like La La Land, and Pretty Woman. Some of the best romantic date spots in and around Los Angeles include: The Griffith Park
Black Friday Shopping in Los Angeles
November 21, 2018
Hard to believe, but Black Friday is already here?! Some avoid it completely, while others love it. If you’re one that doesn’t mind fighting for parking, fighting the lines, and fighting fellow shoppers, here’s a small list of Black Friday shopping venues in Los Angeles and their locations in relation to local hotels. We’ve also thrown in some great dining options: The Beverly Center is walkable from hotels like The Viceroy L’Ermitage, The SLS Beverly Hllls, and The Sofitel. It’s a huge multi-level mall that just happens to be next to another shopping area called The Beverly Connection. There’s a handful of brand new restaurants in the center, and places like Cattle & Claw, and Avec Nous are also very
Beverly Hills and Los Angeles Hotels
November 6, 2018
It’s never too early to book your Beverly Hills and Los Angeles hotels for the upcoming holidays. Hotels…as well as studio tours, restaurants, private sightseeing tours, museums, etc…will surely book up during late December and early January. This can be especially true depending on the two teams that will be playing The Rose Bowl Game in Pasadena on New Years Day. A few years back, we had Texas vs. Alabama, and the city was full to capacity with red and orange jerseys. Los Angeles is huge, so how do you pick your hotel? Look at your itinerary and see what your goals are during your stay. Some guests are literally just in and out of town for a convention or
Arrive Hotel Palm Springs
October 19, 2018
The tagline for Arrive Hotel Palm Springs is, “A Neighborhood Hotel.” It’s so true. We’ve done a post on Arrive before, but wanted to update a new one. First off, it’s one of our favorite getaways, and they’ve had some recent updates to their venue. The desert community of Palm Springs is about a 2-hour drive from the general Hollywood or Beverly Hills area. It’s always been the perfect weekend trip or 2nd home for celebrities escaping the city-life of Los Angeles. So much so, that there’s even celebrity homes tours there, much like we’ve got here in Beverly Hills with Glitterati Tours. When we can, we head to Arrive Hotel Palm Springs for some much needed R & R. Even if
