I've had my eye on this one for some time, The W opened January 2010. We love these boutiquey hotels, and this one sure didn't disappoint! Red glittered stairs and a starry canopy greet you!
We got a standard room with an upgrade. City views, King bed. White and friesh with pops of red!
The door peep hole, to die for! This baracudda luves! Mini bar, safe, the closet has a motion sensor inside, so it lights up when you open the doors or walk by. Giant Plasma. Internet, 14.95 per day. Poor cell reception, I have a 4G and couldn't facebook in the hotel!
We got a standard room with an upgrade. City views, King bed. White and friesh with pops of red!
The door peep hole, to die for! This baracudda luves! Mini bar, safe, the closet has a motion sensor inside, so it lights up when you open the doors or walk by. Giant Plasma. Internet, 14.95 per day. Poor cell reception, I have a 4G and couldn't facebook in the hotel!
What I wore: Shoes by Chinese Laundry, dress, leggings and necklace from pinkice.com. L.O.V.E.D my Rockin' locks by Mr. Wacker, he crimped my hair with a micro crimper, added some clip in extensions. I thought a little texture would be good for the event we were attending that eve. Mr. Wacker got some props for his black and white patent leather high tops by Creative Reaction.
This place is buzzin', and it was Sunday! The Espy awards were in town. They had a live Jazz band playing in their main room just off the reception, it's called the Living room, connecting to an outdoor area (smokers) both areas had bars. (Live Vintage Jazz and Blues, Sunday nights) We grabbed a drink, headed outside, kicked it on the sofa, people watched while we awaited for our friends arrival.
Our destination this evening, heading to the Avalon nightclub for a Hennessy Event, invited by our friend Fabulous Faatemah Ampey (you may recognize the name from Shear Genius on Bravo) and her husband Dayna, he looks like Denzel (although Faatemah would beg to differ). After a very happy hello, we grabbed a taxi for our 1 minute ride around the corner to the Avalon. There we ordered a Hennessy (cognac) to try, after all we were there to support. We listened to some live performances, met Faatemahs cousin, Wendy Rose Barry, who invited us all to the event, this is her website social butterfly consulting, www.sobutter.com.
After a few hours of fun we walked along the star aligned streets for some food, ended up at Kitchen 24, (Hollywoods only 24 hr diner and bar) Diner style food, we ordered a little of everything on the menu from pancakes and eggs to hamburgers, "SMACK in cheese (truffle oil)", buttermilk chicken... we were hungy!
This place is buzzin', and it was Sunday! The Espy awards were in town. They had a live Jazz band playing in their main room just off the reception, it's called the Living room, connecting to an outdoor area (smokers) both areas had bars. (Live Vintage Jazz and Blues, Sunday nights) We grabbed a drink, headed outside, kicked it on the sofa, people watched while we awaited for our friends arrival.
Our destination this evening, heading to the Avalon nightclub for a Hennessy Event, invited by our friend Fabulous Faatemah Ampey (you may recognize the name from Shear Genius on Bravo) and her husband Dayna, he looks like Denzel (although Faatemah would beg to differ). After a very happy hello, we grabbed a taxi for our 1 minute ride around the corner to the Avalon. There we ordered a Hennessy (cognac) to try, after all we were there to support. We listened to some live performances, met Faatemahs cousin, Wendy Rose Barry, who invited us all to the event, this is her website social butterfly consulting, www.sobutter.com.
After a few hours of fun we walked along the star aligned streets for some food, ended up at Kitchen 24, (Hollywoods only 24 hr diner and bar) Diner style food, we ordered a little of everything on the menu from pancakes and eggs to hamburgers, "SMACK in cheese (truffle oil)", buttermilk chicken... we were hungy!
Check out these HOTT LEATHER FEATHER earrings Faatemah was wearing. I am going to post info as soon as I get it! This girls got some style. I was in love with her green eyeliner, barracudda sparkly pants! purrrr
My next days agenda, poolside at WET @ Drais Nightclub (they use the pool for daytime and nightclub pool partys) VIP wanna be? You can grab a cabana anywhere from 500-1500 bucks. Bottle Service, you buy your cabana based on your food/drink tab.
The pool is on the 12th floor (top floor) we were the first ones out by the pool, the fog burned off by about 11:00ish. FYI: The pool girls are hot, walking around in tanks, booty shorts and wedges, super nice too. The pool is salt water from what I was told by the husbands, although I kept smelling chlorine! The food was quite good, we ordered a turkey club (avacado, tomatoes, on cranberry bread) fries (I suggest the sweet potato) fresh basket of fruit: pinapple, black berrys, oranges, they marinate the fruit in Grand Marnier! super sweet!... yogurt for dipping. I saw lots of amazing looking food being delivered to fellow poolies, ahi salads, fish tacos...
We invited our friend Faatemah and her family to join us poolside, We played in the pool, enjoying the loung-ish music being piped through the speaker system, sipped on sangria sparkling wine drinks, recommended by our poolside hostess. [Pool Video clip] Faatemah little minnies are so precious! Shout out to Brooklyn and Isaiah!
The pool is on the 12th floor (top floor) we were the first ones out by the pool, the fog burned off by about 11:00ish. FYI: The pool girls are hot, walking around in tanks, booty shorts and wedges, super nice too. The pool is salt water from what I was told by the husbands, although I kept smelling chlorine! The food was quite good, we ordered a turkey club (avacado, tomatoes, on cranberry bread) fries (I suggest the sweet potato) fresh basket of fruit: pinapple, black berrys, oranges, they marinate the fruit in Grand Marnier! super sweet!... yogurt for dipping. I saw lots of amazing looking food being delivered to fellow poolies, ahi salads, fish tacos...
We invited our friend Faatemah and her family to join us poolside, We played in the pool, enjoying the loung-ish music being piped through the speaker system, sipped on sangria sparkling wine drinks, recommended by our poolside hostess. [Pool Video clip] Faatemah little minnies are so precious! Shout out to Brooklyn and Isaiah!
Time for dinner before we head home, katsuya was not open for dinner yet so we were directed over to...Cafe Entourage We again ordered a schmorgasboard of food items, bacon cheese burger, fries, filly sammy, chicken soup with a side of rice, waffles for the kids... Avacado fries with garlic aioli, though they may sound like a winner, don't order them, Right Faatemah? Alll good eats.
Even though we never made it to play in Drai's, I took some photos of the nightclub for your viewing pleasure. I will be back!
Then it was time for our drive home, usually just 45 minutes, in traffice it was over 2 hours. YUK.
Even though we never made it to play in Drai's, I took some photos of the nightclub for your viewing pleasure. I will be back!
Then it was time for our drive home, usually just 45 minutes, in traffice it was over 2 hours. YUK.
REVIEW
Di by the Sea says: Great little trip. I would highly recommend the W Hotel Hollywood, great surrounds and environment, Awesome pool! Happening nightclub on property. all in the heart of Hollywood. GO!
Some hotel info:
PET FRIENDLY! YES! cat and dog ")
Drai's Hollywood Admittance Policy Please note that being a hotel guest does not guarantee access to Drai's Hollywood. Please contact the restaurant at (323) 962-1111 directly for dinner, club and Sunday Pool Party reservation and for more information.
Age Requirement PolicyGuests must be 21 years of age or older to reserve a guest room, as well as enter the club or bar. We are pleased to welcome guests 16 and younger to stay for free.
SUNDAY POOL PARTIES AT WET
W Hollywood pool parties are the hottest spots to mix and mingle every Sunday afternoon. Just be sure to get there early and leave the kiddies at home - it's open to the public and fills up quickly. For cabana and daybed reservations, and to inquire about the guest list, please contact Drai's Hollywood at 363.962.1111.
PET FRIENDLY! YES! cat and dog ")
Drai's Hollywood Admittance Policy Please note that being a hotel guest does not guarantee access to Drai's Hollywood. Please contact the restaurant at (323) 962-1111 directly for dinner, club and Sunday Pool Party reservation and for more information.
Age Requirement PolicyGuests must be 21 years of age or older to reserve a guest room, as well as enter the club or bar. We are pleased to welcome guests 16 and younger to stay for free.
SUNDAY POOL PARTIES AT WET
W Hollywood pool parties are the hottest spots to mix and mingle every Sunday afternoon. Just be sure to get there early and leave the kiddies at home - it's open to the public and fills up quickly. For cabana and daybed reservations, and to inquire about the guest list, please contact Drai's Hollywood at 363.962.1111.
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