Enjoying Your Stay while in Downtown L.A.
The downtown district of the City of Angels is in the midst of a revolution with the opening of the Nokia Theatre in October last year, the relatively new Staples Center, and a burst of construction bringing new shops and renovations to old ones in the area. There’s a lot to see and do in the downtown area of Los Angeles, for both business and pleasure. When resting from a long day of activities, wouldn’t it be ideal to stay some place nice?
Perhaps the most flamboyant of accommodations, the Figueroa Hotel stands tall in the heart of downtown. Entering the hotel is an experience like Alice entering the looking glass and being taken to a whole new world. Brightly colored tapestries and wall colors complement an abundance of detailed, textured wood in an amazing display of rich décor. The exotic ambiance even caught the eye of French entertainment troupe, Cirque du Soleil, for their Varekai private party. Leave your worries behind; you don’t have to be a world famous entertainer to stay at the Figueroa. Guest rooms are available and affordable as an alternative to the usual hotel chains.
However, if a more of the same hotel chain room suits your tastes, perhaps the best option is the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites. Service truly is what separates the Bonaventure from the rest. The hotel boasts varying rooms for those on business and those just on vacation to ensure whatever your needs, they are met. Upon your arrival, a bellhop is likely to give you a warm welcome and provide swift assistance. Renovations have ensured the elegance of the restaurants and hallways are carried over into the guest rooms. The hotel has been an icon since opening in the 70s and prominently featured in movies like In the Line of Fire, Nick of Time, and This is Spinal Tap. More recently it can be seen in the popular CSI television show and this summer’s Hancock.