Eating Downtown L.A. (Chicago Tribune – Travel)
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The Viceroy
This Santa Monica hotel fuses California cool with upscale touches. Perfect for lounging poolside with a cool drink on a lazy day; the lobby also exudes a hipper-than-thou ethos. The Viceroy 1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401; (310) 260-7500
The W
Unabashed decadence off Rodeo Drive. The W boasts a huge pool with personal cabanas, a skating rink, Bliss spa and a fabulous restaurant (that has made cameos on Curb Your Enthusiasm). Quintessential L.A. glamor. The W 930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024; (310) 208-8765
The Roosevelt
All the glamour expected of a Hollywood institution – shopping, clubs and eye-candy abound. Great, old restored lobby that becomes a party late-night. Also, on the second floor, check out the Spare Room, where they have a serious cocktail list, and two bowling lanes! The Roosevelt 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028; (323) 856-1970