The W Los Angeles is a fresh, trendy hotel in the chic neighbourhood of Westwood, between the upmaket areas of Bel Air and Beverly Hills, that underwent a multi-milliion dollar refurbishment several years ago, giving it a very modern, funky feel, and they are planning a 'soft refresh' in the near future.

 

Located just a few blocks from the famous Wilshire Boulevard, 2 miles from Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive, 5 miles from Hollywood and the Walk of Fame and 4 miles from the beach at Santa Monica, the W Los Angeles in a great locations for all the many shops, bars, restaurants and popular attractions around the North LA area.

 

The W Los Angeles has 258 rooms and suites in total, named in 6 particularly funky categories, the Wonderful Studio, Spectacular Suite, Fabulous Suite, Mega Suite, Wow Suite, and the Extreme Wow Suite.

 

The Wonderful Studio is 400sqft/37sqm and offers a King bed, ensuite bathroom with bath/shower, bathrobe and complimentary toiletries, air conditioning, work desk and chair, sofa, clock/radio, flat-screen cable TV with DVD/CD player, high speed internet access (fee), telephone, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary 'Munchie Box' snacks, fridge (fee/on request), iron and ironing board and an in-room lap-top size safe.

 

The Spectacular Suite is 650sqft/60sqm and offers a separate bedroom with either 1 King, 1 Queen or 2 Double beds, a separate lounge with corner sofa, and the same amenities as the Studio.

 

The Fabulous Suite is 800sqft/74sqm and offers a separate bedroom, ensuite bathroom and spacious living room plus a den/office with large desk and sofabed, plus all the standard room amenities.

 

The Mega Suite is a 1,200sqft/111sqm 2 bedroom suite, with a master bedroom with king bed, sitting area with sofa, work desk and chair and TV, and ensuite bathroom 2nd bedroom with Queen bed, bathroom, and a lounge with corner sofa, flat screen cable TV, wet bar, plus the standard amenities.

 

The Wow Suite is 1,400sqft/130sqm with a separate bedroom with king bed, 2 bathrooms with separate tub and shower, spacious lounge with sitting area and dining table and chairs, and quality entertainment systems, plus all the other standard amenities.

 

The Extreme Wow Suite is similar to the Wow Suite, but has a separate screening room, with a 72" plasma TV and comfy seating for 8 guests.

 

Dining at the W,  you have a few options to choose from, from the W Cafe, serving fresh coffee, juices and breakfast snacks until 11am, and The Backyard, their hip but casual outdoor patio restaurant, serving an eclectic menu of pizzas, sandwiches and salads with a gourmet twist, to their flagship restaurant, NINETHIRTY, which offers fresh Pacific seafood, local organic meat and steaks and fresh local vegetables in modern contemporary surroundings.  If you fancy an evening drink or cocktail, then the lounge bar Whiskey Blue is the place to go.  Offering a wide range of wines, beer, spirits and cocktails in art-inspired surroundings, they also have a bourbon happy hour each evening, and some of LA's hottest DJ's to entertain you every Friday and Saturday night.  24 hour room service is also available if you wish to eat in your room.

 

But if you fancy dining or drinking out, there are hundreds of bars, clubs, restaurants, diners and cafes, within walking or short cab rides distances.

 

The W Los Angeles offer a range of amenities for guests' enjoyment, including the WET pool, a flower-shaped pool with a sundeck with many sun loungers, several private cabanas, poolside massages from the Bliss Day Spa, a unique pool bar, in a refashioned vintage Airstream caravan, and complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, and the Bliss Day Spa, which offers a range of beauty and health treatments, plus discounts off their products. There is also a 24hr fitness centre, business centre, dry cleaning and laundry service, meetings and conference rooms, valet parking and a tours and excursions desk.

 

The W Los Angeles is in a good location for all the many facilities and famous attractions that the deluxe suburbs of North LA have to offer.  Westwood Village offers museums, theatres and charming cafes, ideal for people watching, and the neighbouring areas of UCLA, Beverly Hills, Brentwood and Bel Air, plus Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip and the beaches of Santa Monica and Marina Del Ray, are just a short cab ride away.

 

So, if you fancy a stay at a hotel that is very hip, chic and contemporary, in a great location, albeit at a slight premium, this could be the property for you.

 

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