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Whether it's a grand, historic property or a chic, modern boutique, these ten hotels offer superb accommodations and some of the best Instagram locations in Los Angeles.
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On Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, the City of Beverly Hills turns 100 years old. The entire community is invited to a year-long celebration that includes exclusive offers, local events and community activities that pay tribute to the past, present and future of Beverly Hills. Commemorative items include a centennial pin; a centennial coffee mug; cookbook featuring Beverly Hills chefs; and In the Spirit of Beverly Hills, a look back at 100 years of the city’s history. Events and activities include the Arts of Palm installation, photography exhibit, tree planting, time capsule and much more.
As part of the centennial celebration, several Beverly Hills hotels are participating in the Suite 100 program. Each hotel is featuring a redesigned suite that captures a time period from the last 100 years, with inspiration from celebrities, fashion and lifestyle trends. Rooms in the Suite 100 program are available for booking starting on Jan. 28, for stays from March 7 through December 2014.
For more information on the Beverly Hills Centennial, call 310.285.1080. A complete schedule of events is available online: www.beverlyhills.org/exploring/centennialcelebration.
Forbes Travel Guide has released its 56th Annual Star Ratings list. The 2014 worldwide list of hotels, spas and restaurants includes 97 Five-Star hotels, the most in the guide’s history. Formerly the Mobil Travel Guide, the Forbes Travel Guide created its 5-star rating system in 1958. The guide’s in-depth hotel inspections span two nights and three days. Each property is rated according to 800 objective criteria, with an emphasis on service. Following are the Los Angeles hotels that earned the coveted Five-Star rating.
True to Southern California’s emphasis on health, beauty and fitness, Los Angeles hotels continue to be on the forefront of well-being services in the hospitality industry. Many L.A. hotels make the most of the region’s spectacular scenery, excellent weather and local expertise in the wellness field by offering world-class spas and gym facilities as well as fitness excursions and classes. Read on for our guide to fitness and wellness programs at Los Angeles hotels.
Hotels throughout Los Angeles offer unforgettable views, from panoramic cityscapes to the Santa Monica Mountains and stunning coastal sunsets.
Los Angeles hotels are conveniently located near some of L.A.’s top retail centers. Read more about room specials and shopping excursions offered at these great hotels, and get ready to shop ‘til you drop.
It’s an exciting time for hotel guests all around Los Angeles. Whether it’s an update to an existing property, or the unveiling of a brand new project, L.A. hotels - like the city itself - are constantly evolving, always staying ahead of the curve and giving visitors new experiences. Read our guide to new and updated Los Angeles hotels, then book a room, plan your next event or meeting, or simply relax in a lounge with a cocktail.
Los Angeles is home to some of the top universities in the country, an exemplary group of educational institutions that offer every imaginable degree to a diverse student population. Whether you’re a parent accompanying your freshman on a campus visit, or back in town for an alumni reunion, read our guide to hotels and attractions located near Los Angeles colleges.
Earth Day 2014 marks the one-year anniversary of Car Free L.A. – an eco-tourism initiative designed by the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board that offers travelers a variety of free itineraries centered around exploring L.A.’s various neighborhoods, attractions and hidden gems by walking, biking and taking the Metro. To celebrate this major milestone, L.A. Tourism has partnered with eight hotels across the city to curate exclusive spring and summer travel packages inspired by the Car Free L.A. program – making it easy for visitors to stay and experience Los Angeles without relying on a car.
These exclusive packages give guests the tools they need to plan the perfect car-free vacation. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the city in a new way and experience unique activities that would otherwise be missed from behind the wheel, including museum madness walking tours, stand-up paddle boarding, complimentary bike rentals, and much more. To book a Car Free L.A. hotel package or download complimentary Car Free L.A. vacation itineraries, visit www.discoverLosAngeles.com/CarFreeLA.
Universal Studios Hollywood is one of the top attractions in Los Angeles. After all, the movie business is what put Hollywood on the map, and its lore continues to draw talent to Tinseltown. Since not everyone can be in pictures, the world famous Studio Tour is the next best thing. Here are some of the best Los Angeles hotels that are conveniently located three miles or less from Universal Studios Hollywood.
Universal Studios Hollywood is one of the top attractions in Los Angeles. After all, the movie business is what put Hollywood on the map, and its lore continues to draw talent to Tinseltown. Since not everyone can be in pictures, a Universal Studios tour is the next best thing. - See more at: http://admin.prod.discover-la.latcb.digitaria.com/blog/hotels-near-unive...
Universal Studios Hollywood is one of the top attractions in Los Angeles. After all, the movie business is what put Hollywood on the map, and its lore continues to draw talent to Tinseltown. Since not everyone can be in pictures, a Universal Studios tour is the next best thing. - See more at: http://admin.prod.discover-la.latcb.digitaria.com/blog/hotels-near-unive...
Universal Studios Hollywood is one of the top attractions in Los Angeles. After all, the movie business is what put Hollywood on the map, and its lore continues to draw talent to Tinseltown. Since not everyone can be in pictures, a Universal Studios tour is the next best thing. - See more at: http://admin.prod.discover-la.latcb.digitaria.com/blog/hotels-near-unive...
