upgrades add separate living rooms, and city and mountain views. 6 miles from beverly hills and 3 miles from the hollywood walk of fame. plush suites with open floor plans feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus dressing areas, terraces, and bathrooms with dual showerheads and hand-cut tiles. a free breakfast buffet is offered at a cafe serving lunch and afternoon tea. this glamorous all-suite hotel just off the sunset strip is 1. there's a posh cocktail bar/eatery with a menu by chef gordon ramsay, a rooftop lounge offering pub fare near the heated pool, and a gym. the hotel offers in-room spa services (fee) and 24-hour room service. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Los Angeles International Airport 30 min
Griffith Observatory (30 min) This art deco landmark from 1935 features a high-tech planetarium, public telescopes & city views. Universal CityWalk Hollywood (20 min) High-energy hub of shops, eateries & nightclubs plus entertainment such as a cinema & bowling alley. Hollywood Bowl (16 min) Concertgoers bring a picnic & wine to watch shows of every genre at this historic amphitheater. Universal Studio Tour (23 min) Long-running tram tour at Universal Studios Hollywood exploring 4 acres of movie & TV-show backlots. TCL Chinese Theatre (11 min) This iconic, opulent theater hosts movie premieres & immortalizes hand- & footprints of the stars. The La Brea Tar Pits and Museum (12 min) Ice Age–fossil excavation site with an adjacent museum, plus a re-created prehistoric garden. The Getty (19 min) Famous, sizable free museum highlighting American & European art, architecture & manicured gardens. The Original Farmers Market (8 min) Sprawling historic market features a range of trendy shops, restaurants & gourmet grocery purveyors. Universal Studios Hollywood (18 min) Sprawling amusement park with a cinema theme, featuring rides, restaurants, shops & shows. Griffith Park (20 min) Urban oasis featuring hiking & equestrian trails, plus city views, the Greek Theatre & L.A. Zoo. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (10 min) This 20-acre campus with diverse collections spanning art history also offers screenings & concerts. Hollywood Sign (29 min) Erected in 1923, this symbolic landmark on Mount Lee is often viewed from Griffith Park Observatory. Santa Monica Pier (25 min) Storied seaside destination boasting a range of shops & cafes, plus an amusement park & aquarium. Hollywood & Highland (11 min) Landmark district boasts The Chinese Theatre, Walk of Fame, designer shops, nightlife & restaurants. Dolby Theatre (11 min) Besides the Oscars, this chic, state-of-the-art theater hosts film premieres, shows & public tours. |