West Hollywood
Aug 5, 2008, 2:50 pm
#47
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Los Angeles, CA USA
Programs: AA/UA
Posts: 325
Love to have my own driver
Aug 5, 2008, 3:18 pm
#48
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Pasadena,Ca.,US.
Programs: AA, Delta, United, SPG plat, Hyatt dia
Posts: 7,140
Aug 7, 2008, 7:31 am
#49
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Mileage Plus, Skymiles, EleVAte founding member, SPG
Posts: 1,910
pitbrian is absolutely correct, The London is fabulous! The renovation was a huge success. I remember walking through the hotel when it was the Bel Age and not being impressed. Now, it's the tasteful side of trendy. Mostly black, white, and gold/bronze. The guests seemed to be a combination of rock and roll types, British tourists, and entertainment industry people. I wouldn't say there was a huge gay presence, but I never felt out of place either.
Rooms were good sized; the bathrooms were huge. Next time I'm going to plan a party in the bathroom. The shower alone could easily fit five people! One end had a traditional shower head. The other side had a ceiling mounted rain-type shower head and european type shower on a metal hose.
Even if you don't eat there, have a drink at the Gordon Ramsay restaurant in the hotel. If you're into design, your jaw will drop. Someone spent a serious amount of money on the interior.
The pool scene was great. Saturday was a little crazy there, with lots of little parties and groups in the cabanas. I swear I saw Cynthia Nixon with several women friends. And on the other side of the pool was a guy who looked like Adam Levine from Maroon 5. If not him, then his clone. By Monday, things were quieter by the pool, with some Germans looking at casting photos and business people telling little lies into their phones about where they were.
Taking a cue from pitbrian, the first night we went to the valet and mentioned that we needed a ride down the hill. He basically snapped his fingers and a Lexus limo pulled up. We arrived at The Abbey in style, though I'm not really sure anyone noticed....
Two other high points of the trip, unrelated to The London. Monday night, Candice Cayne performed at The Abbey. She's beautiful, and a great performer! Then, just as the plane's tires left the runway on Tuesday morning at LAX, I caught a glimpse of the new Emirates A380. It struck me as short and thick. Not nearly as sexy as a 747 if you ask me.
Rooms were good sized; the bathrooms were huge. Next time I'm going to plan a party in the bathroom. The shower alone could easily fit five people! One end had a traditional shower head. The other side had a ceiling mounted rain-type shower head and european type shower on a metal hose.
Even if you don't eat there, have a drink at the Gordon Ramsay restaurant in the hotel. If you're into design, your jaw will drop. Someone spent a serious amount of money on the interior.
The pool scene was great. Saturday was a little crazy there, with lots of little parties and groups in the cabanas. I swear I saw Cynthia Nixon with several women friends. And on the other side of the pool was a guy who looked like Adam Levine from Maroon 5. If not him, then his clone. By Monday, things were quieter by the pool, with some Germans looking at casting photos and business people telling little lies into their phones about where they were.
Taking a cue from pitbrian, the first night we went to the valet and mentioned that we needed a ride down the hill. He basically snapped his fingers and a Lexus limo pulled up. We arrived at The Abbey in style, though I'm not really sure anyone noticed....
Two other high points of the trip, unrelated to The London. Monday night, Candice Cayne performed at The Abbey. She's beautiful, and a great performer! Then, just as the plane's tires left the runway on Tuesday morning at LAX, I caught a glimpse of the new Emirates A380. It struck me as short and thick. Not nearly as sexy as a 747 if you ask me.
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Aug 8, 2008, 4:38 pm
#50
Join Date: May 2001
Location: YVR
Posts: 3,918
The pool scene was great. Saturday was a little crazy there, with lots of little parties and groups in the cabanas. I swear I saw Cynthia Nixon with several women friends.
Two other high points of the trip, unrelated to The London. Monday night, Candice Cayne performed at The Abbey. She's beautiful, and a great performer! Then, just as the plane's tires left the runway on Tuesday morning at LAX, I caught a glimpse of the new Emirates A380. It struck me a short and thick. Not nearly as sexy as a 747 if you ask me.
I left Monday night so I didn't get to see Candice Cayne at The Abbey but I was there on Saturday night and then here lounge right next door!
Aug 13, 2008, 6:49 pm
#51
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Pasadena,Ca.,US.
Programs: AA, Delta, United, SPG plat, Hyatt dia
Posts: 7,140
Special Rainbow Rate at the London
Got this in my email-not targeted
http://reservations.ihotelier.com/on...c=eblast_IGLTA
http://reservations.ihotelier.com/on...c=eblast_IGLTA
Aug 23, 2008, 6:35 pm
#52
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: MSP
Programs: Worldperks Gold, Hilton HHonnors Plat
Posts: 31
Cheap Place in WEHO
If anyone is ever looking for a cheap place to stay in WEHO
Check this one out:
http://www.altacienegamotel.com/index.jsp
about $70 a night, free parking, Free Ice, Free WIFI and walking distance to Mickeys, Rage, Abbey, Buddah Lounge (if it is going on that weekend)
I prefer to rent a car when I am in LA myself, as I like to meet my friends at the stone on friday and then hit the WEHO clubs later.
Just wanted to put my .02 in in case somone else was looking for a cheaper WEHO option.
Jonny
Check this one out:
http://www.altacienegamotel.com/index.jsp
about $70 a night, free parking, Free Ice, Free WIFI and walking distance to Mickeys, Rage, Abbey, Buddah Lounge (if it is going on that weekend)
I prefer to rent a car when I am in LA myself, as I like to meet my friends at the stone on friday and then hit the WEHO clubs later.
Just wanted to put my .02 in in case somone else was looking for a cheaper WEHO option.
Jonny
Sep 7, 2008, 9:36 pm
#53
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Pasadena,Ca.,US.
Programs: AA, Delta, United, SPG plat, Hyatt dia
Posts: 7,140
I have visited the Alta Cienega for ummmmmmm-well not to stay the night 
Janice Joplin Od'd here(but did not die at this location)
Jim Morrison lived here for a few years also.
Not for the"mint on the pillow" crowd
Janice Joplin Od'd here(but did not die at this location)
Jim Morrison lived here for a few years also.
Not for the"mint on the pillow" crowd
Sep 7, 2008, 10:10 pm
#54
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, Hyatt Globalist, Hertz Gold
Posts: 1,388
Oh my BigGuy you have a story for every hotel 
That is a great rate at London. I will be staying the night in LA on October 5th but will probably being staying at the W. I am more a "mint on the pillow" kind of boy.
That is a great rate at London. I will be staying the night in LA on October 5th but will probably being staying at the W. I am more a "mint on the pillow" kind of boy.
Sep 17, 2008, 3:21 am
#56
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Ibotta, Southwest A-List
Posts: 368
Thanks for the rainbow rate URL to the London!! I was just in LA last weekend and had so much fun. I stayed at the Ramada and they are remodeling some. The suites are nice but I had some problems with the Plasma in my room and the loft suites are not dark enough if you want to sleep in (well for some). I will probably choose between the Chamberlain, London, and Ramada my next stay.