{"id":5286,"date":"2010-04-07T21:57:14","date_gmt":"2010-04-08T02:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=5286"},"modified":"2016-12-16T18:43:59","modified_gmt":"2016-12-17T00:43:59","slug":"see-whats-fresh-on-the-los-angeles-hotel-scene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2010\/04\/see-whats-fresh-on-the-los-angeles-hotel-scene\/","title":{"rendered":"See what’s fresh on the Los Angeles hotel scene"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Abby Samler<\/em><\/p>\n

\"JW

JW Marriott at L.A. Live<\/p><\/div>\n

In Los Angeles, hotels <\/a>are not just for tourists. Locals like me lounge at the pools, sample the restaurants, hang out at the bars, relax at spas, and stay overnight every once in a while.<\/p>\n

This spring, the City of Angels is celebrating new hotels, renovated ones and perennial favorites. Here\u2019s the dish on properties and nearby events:<\/p>\n

Diggin\u2019 Downtown Los Angeles<\/strong><\/p>\n

The newest addition to downtown Los Angeles hotels is the JW Marriott<\/strong><\/a> and The Ritz-Carlton<\/strong><\/a>, with opening rates starting at $179 through May. These hotels are\u00a0located in the L.A. Live complex<\/strong><\/a>, which\u00a0boasts the\u00a0Conga Room<\/strong><\/a>, GRAMMY Museum, Nokia Theater<\/strong><\/a>, \u00a0Lucky Strike Lanes, and restaurants like\u00a0Rock \u2018n Fish<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

A mile away is Dodger Stadium, with opening day slated for April 13. Budget tip<\/strong>: Grab the Dodgers Coca-Cola Family Pack, which includes four tickets, four Dodger Dogs and four Coca-Cola fountain products for as little as $68. <\/p>\n

\"Cabanas<\/strong>

Cabanas at Hotel Maya<\/p><\/div>\n

Longing for Long Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

Long Beach has a number of new hotel options, including Hotel Maya<\/strong><\/a>, which just completed a multi-million dollar renovation.<\/p>\n

It offers four-star hotel service and amenities, with striking ocean and skyline views of downtown Long Beach and the Historic Queen Mary<\/em> cruise liner.<\/p>\n

Sports fans (and star stalkers) may want to catch the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach<\/strong>, April 16-18. See Dario Franchitti<\/strong> and Danica Patrick<\/strong> in the IZOD IndyCar Series race, plus Keanu Reeves<\/strong>, Tony Hawk<\/strong> and other stars in the Toyota Pro\/Celebrity race<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Urban life meets the Santa Monica Beach<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Hotel<\/strong>

Hotel Shangri-La in Santa Monica<\/p><\/div>\n

Hotel Shangri-La<\/a><\/strong>, Santa Monica\u2019s newest boutique hotel, also went through a $30 million renovation. Only steps from the beach, this four-star property offers ocean views and a fantastic outdoor pool with cabanas. Even this past season\u2019s \u201cBachelor\u201d contenders made this hotel their home. The Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows<\/strong> <\/a>in Santa Monica also offers a luxury stay, giving the feeling of a garden oasis far awayfrom the hustle and bustle.<\/p>\n

Stay under the radar at South Bay Beaches<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore the city’s South Bay Beaches, a hidden treasure located just a few miles south of Los Angeles International Airport. Located on the “Strand,” the Beach House at Hermosa Beach<\/strong><\/a> is a charming boutique hotel within walking distance to the many small and unique boutiques and eateries in Hermosa Beach.\u00a0\u00a0Bike and roller blade rentals available.<\/p>\n

Looking to catch a glimpse of\u00a0 sea lions or dolphins? Try the Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club<\/a> <\/strong>inRedondo Beach, a local favorite located on the oceanfront and the Marina.<\/p>\n

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