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111 110 JUNE 2013 usairwaysmag.com usairwaysmag.com JUNE 2013 In the vastness that is Los Angeles, the hotel also turns out to be particularly well located for art lovers — near the Getty Center and the Skirball Cultural Center, and a short hop from UCLA. So the Angeleno is an ideal beachhead from which to explore the artistic and cultural riches of Los Angeles, not to mention its top tourist attractions. To fully appreciate the hotel’s strategic location, ascend to the penthouse level and step into West Restaurant & Lounge, which commands a spectacular view of L.A., from the hills to Catalina Island. Straight ahead, the 405 Freeway South leads to Culver City, LAX, Long Beach, and into Orange County. To your left, the museums and music venues of down- town, mid-Wilshire, Westwood, and Beverly Hills beckon; to your right are the arts and cultural resources of the West Side, Santa Monica, and Malibu. Close at hand are the pleasures of a well- crafted cocktail from West’s bartenders, a glass of wine from the all-California wine list, and tempting tastes from chef Laura Scollan’s locally sourced menu, which proves that a “view restaurant” can serve good food after all. Of course, the Hotel Angeleno is known among frequent travelers for much more than its fine restaurant and central location. The independently owned and operated property distinguishes itself by offering free valet park- ing to guests, an almost unheard of amenity that can cost $30 per day or more elsewhere. Another welcoming touch is that each evening from 5:30 to 6:30, hotel staffers host a wine hour in the lobby, giving weary travelers an opportunity to relax and socialize before em- barking on their evening plans. The 208 guest rooms, each with private balconies, boast panoramic views of the city. Three one-bedroom suites provide that extra measure of space and comfort. Rooms are outfitted with two-line phones, 300-thread- count bed linens, flat panel LCD HD televi- sions with over 50 HD channels including HBO, and free Wi-Fi, a vital amenity for today’s connected traveler. And you never know what might happen during check-in, when guests are invited to spin a wheel for the chance to win a drink, cup of coffee in the lobby lounge, or even a complimentary room upgrade. It’s that sense of creativity and fun that distinguishes the Angeleno from the corporate chain hotels. While the hotel is freeway-adjacent, many guests would just as soon leave the driving to professionals, so the Angeleno offers a free shuttle service to destinations within a three- mile radius. That covers plenty of artistic ground, including the Getty, the Skirball, the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA, the Fowler Museum, the Geffen Playhouse, and the Hammer Museum. Turns out letting someone else take the wheel may be the ultimate luxury. Rooms With a View And a superb location, too, at the Hotel Angeleno 170 North Church Lane Los Angeles, CA 310.476.6411 hotelangeleno.com Exit Metro Local Line 2 at Church Lane. See map on page TK; more information at metro.net. S tanding 16 stories in the heart of Brentwood, the Hotel Angeleno’s distinctive circular design is a landmark for the multitudes of drivers who pass it daily. BY JEAN T. BARRETT Clockwise from top left: a room with a view, West Lounge, Porte Cochere and entrance, West Restaurant, breakfast at West PHOTOS COURTESY OF HOTEL ANGELENO Pool terrace fireplace West Bar

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111110 JUNE 2013 usairwaysmag.com usairwaysmag.com JUNE 2013

In the vastness that is Los Angeles, the hotel also turns out to be particularly well located for art lovers — near the Getty Center and the Skirball Cultural Center, and a short hop from UCLA. So the Angeleno is an ideal beachhead from which to explore the artistic and cultural riches of Los Angeles, not to mention its top tourist attractions.

To fully appreciate the hotel’s strategic location, ascend to the penthouse level and step into West Restaurant & Lounge, which commands a spectacular view of L.A., from the hills to Catalina Island. Straight ahead, the 405 Freeway South leads to Culver City, LAX, Long Beach, and into Orange County. To your left, the museums and music venues of down-town, mid-Wilshire, Westwood, and Beverly Hills beckon; to your right are the arts and cultural resources of the West Side, Santa Monica, and Malibu.

Close at hand are the pleasures of a well-crafted cocktail from West’s bartenders, a glass of wine from the all-California wine list, and tempting tastes from chef Laura Scollan’s locally sourced menu, which proves that a “view restaurant” can serve good food after all.

Of course, the Hotel Angeleno is known among frequent travelers for much more than its fine restaurant and central location. The independently owned and operated property distinguishes itself by offering free valet park-ing to guests, an almost unheard of amenity that can cost $30 per day or more elsewhere. Another welcoming touch is that each evening from 5:30 to 6:30, hotel staffers host a wine hour in the lobby, giving weary travelers an opportunity to relax and socialize before em-barking on their evening plans.

The 208 guest rooms, each with private balconies, boast panoramic views of the city. Three one-bedroom suites provide that extra measure of space and comfort. Rooms are outfitted with two-line phones, 300-thread-count bed linens, flat panel LCD HD televi-sions with over 50 HD channels including

HBO, and free Wi-Fi, a vital amenity for today’s connected traveler. And you never know what might happen during check-in, when guests are invited to spin a wheel for the chance to win a drink, cup of coffee in the lobby lounge, or even a complimentary room upgrade. It’s that sense of creativity and fun that distinguishes the Angeleno from the corporate chain hotels.

While the hotel is freeway-adjacent, many guests would just as soon leave the driving to professionals, so the Angeleno offers a free shuttle service to destinations within a three-mile radius. That covers plenty of artistic ground, including the Getty, the Skirball, the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA, the Fowler Museum, the Geffen Playhouse, and the Hammer Museum. Turns out letting someone else take the wheel may be the ultimate luxury.

Rooms With a ViewAnd a superb location, too, at the Hotel Angeleno

170 North Church Lane Los Angeles, CA

310.476.6411 hotelangeleno.com

Exit Metro Local Line 2 at Church Lane. See map on page TK; more information at

metro.net.

Standing 16 stories in the heart of Brentwood, the Hotel Angeleno’s distinctive circular design is a landmark for the multitudes of drivers who pass it daily.

BY JEAN T. BARRETT

Clockwise from top left: a room with a

view, West Lounge, Porte Cochere and

entrance, West Restaurant, breakfast

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Pool terrace fireplace

West Bar

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