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Marriott International Planning New Downtown L.A. Property
Marriott International could be poised to take a larger slice of the downtown L.A. hotel pie if plans to build a new 377-room property come to fruition. Marriott would not own the property themselves, but they would operate the hotel under their Courtyard and Residence brand names. When complete, the 22-floor property would help meet a demand that grew by about 24% last year.
Marriott already operates two other hotels within the same general vicinity and a third only seven blocks away. However, company officials cite the fact that all of their different brands cater to a variety of travelers across a wide spectrum of tastes and financial means. For this reason it isn’t uncommon for Marriott properties to be clustered close together. Furthermore, the new hotel would be very close to the L.A. Live Center that, in tandem with the Staples Center now hosts as many as 300 events per year.
Building the $120 million hotel campus is Oregon developer Williams/Dame & Associates, the same company that developed three condominium properties in L.A.’s South Park district. Officials from the firm are quick to point out that hotel properties are less expensive and easier to construct because the rooms are uniform. They believe that investing in a new luxury hotel in downtown L.A., which they would own, is a fairly safe bet.
WIP Platinum Program at W Los Angeles
W Hotels Worldwide invites you to experience W Los Angeles, a luxury hotel experience conveniently situated near rodeo drive and the beautiful beaches of Santa Monica. Your stay at W Los Angeles begins with a personal driver and a fully-stocked luxury SUV designed to shuttle you directly to the front door of the W., where a world of style, sophistication, and class merges seamlessly with the cutting edge vibe that permeates all of Los Angeles. And now, with the WIP Platinum Program you can join an elite group of guests who have insider access at the W.
W Hotels Goes Hollywood!
W Hotels Worldwide has gone Hollywood opening both a hotel and residences at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine. The $350 million complex features 305 guest rooms and 143 W-branded residences for purchase.
Upon arrival, as you would expect in Hollywood you will be greeted by a red carpet. W Hollywood is the brand’s flagship hotel and the amenities are first class including two WET® pools, including the private W Residences pool; WHEELS valet service; two SWEAT® state-of-the-art fitness facilities; 6,000 square-foot Bliss® Spa; and W’s signature Whatever/Whenever® service promise, providing residents and hotel guests alike with whatever they want – from front row seats at the world-famous Kodak Theatre to private shopping excursion on Melrose Avenue. The hotel’s release even goes as far to say they will provide anything to guests as long as it’s legal
The Ritz-Carlton Opens at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles
The $2.5 Billion L.A. LIVE sports, residential and entertainment district welcomes the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, which was the final piece of L.A. Live.
The project first started with the opening of STAPLES Center in 1999, and hasn’t stopped growing since.
The Ritz-Carlton plays home to 123 guestrooms, of which 14 are suites. The 3,000 square-foot Ritz-Carlton Suite is the hotel’s largest. The suite features a piano and entertainment room, media corner, lounge, kitchen and formal dining area.
No luxury hotel is complete without a spa. The Ritz-Carlton Spa is 8,000 square-feet with nine treatment rooms, two customized aromatherapy steam rooms, cold plunge showers and two relaxation lounges. Each treatment table has it’s own iPod docking capability.
On the 24th floor of the Ritz Wolfgang Puck has his latest WP24 restaurant concept. WP24 features refined Asian dining with floor to ceiling windows that provide a stunning view of the Los Angeles skyline.
Even if you aren’t staying at the 3,000 square-foot suite, guests can enjoy the 3,400 square-foot signature Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge on the 23rd floor. Other amenities that are on the 26th floor include rooftop pool and bar, and fitness center.
There is plenty to do at the L.A. LIVE district including 13 restaurants and bars: Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, The Farm of Beverly Hills, Rosa Mexicano, Katsuya, ESPN Zone, Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, Rock ‘N Fish and Trader Vic’s. The district also houses some of Los Angeles’ most popular entertainment venues such as Club Nokia and Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge.
