W Hollywood
February 19, 2010
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Last week, the W Hotel launched the opening of Delphine restaurant,with its classic and modern interpretations of French cuisine from Innovative Dining Group, the restaurant group behind such Los Angeles hot spots as Sushi Roku, Katana and BOA Steakhouse, among others.
Delphine, conceptualized by Zeff Designs, evokes the atmosphere of the South of France by blending vibrant colors, classic archways and an open-air feel inspired by the Cote d’Azur.
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The expansive 6,000-square-foot space also includes Station Hollywood, a stylish outdoor bar and lounge, as well as The Living Room, a posh indoor lounge that features 40-foot high ceilings set against a stunning spiral staircase and backdrop, W’s re-interpretation of the traditional hotel lobby.
The grand opening brought out celebrities such as Audrina Patridge, Ryan Cabrera, Bridget Marquardt, Cedric the Entertainer, Jerry Ferrara, Aisha Tyler, Danny Masterson and more.
Guests sampled small bites from Delphine’s classic French menu as well as signature cocktails and champagne throughout the night.
Party-goers were also treated to a sampling of dishes from Innovative Dining Group’s collection of restaurants including BOA Steakhouse, Sushi Roku, Katana and Robata Bar.
Towards the end of the night, Ashanti descended upon the W Hollywood’s grand staircase and entertained the crowd with a medley of her songs in a special surprise performance with the house band.
The W Hollywood offers such a wide array of food and entertainment for whatever mood strikes you--at any time of the day or night.
Delphine is open for breakfast from 6:30-11AM, lunch from 11:30AM-3PM, and dinner from 5-10:30PM Sunday through Wednesday, and until midnight Thursday to Saturday. Station is open 5PM-midnight Sunday through Thursday and 5PM-2AM Friday and Saturday. Both Station and The Living Room serve a late night bar menu.
February 10, 2010
Located at the historic intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine, this $350 million complex, developed by Gatehouse Capital and owned in a joint venture by HEI Hotels & Resorts and Gatehouse Capital, offers W’s jet-setting guests, residents and Hollywood’s fashionable locals a fully integrated contemporary lifestyle experience.
“Opening in Hollywood, the epicenter of pop culture, marks a true milestone in W’s global expansion into the world’s most exciting and vibrant destinations,” said Eva Ziegler, Global Brand Leader, W Hotels Worldwide and Le Méridien. “W Hollywood further demonstrates our passion for entertainment as well as our leadership in cutting-edge design, which sets the stage for W’s unique lifestyle programming that will make W Hollywood the coolest place in town.”
“The opening of W Hollywood marks the completion of a ten year journey for Gatehouse Capital and our partners, and we are proud to introduce this stunning, modern, and truly sustainable property,” said Marty Collins, president and CEO of Gatehouse Capital, developer of the W Hollywood Hotel & Residences. “We have paired an iconic brand to an iconic intersection in a city that is a global destination recognized the world over, and in doing so, ushered in a second Golden Age that will redefine and revitalize modern Hollywood.”
“W Hollywood is a crown jewel in our investment portfolio, and offers a truly unique location that is a perfect blend of lifestyle, entertainment, hospitality and commerce,” said Clark Hanrattie, Chief Investment Officer for HEI Hotels & Resorts. “We are confident that W Hollywood will be the flashpoint of entertainment, art, fashion, culture and music on a global stage for years to come.”
The W Hollywood guests can feel like a true celebrity as they walk the plush “red carpet” to arrive at the Welcome Desk and signature W Living Room, W’s modern take on the hotel lobby. You can recharge in one of W Hollywood’s 305 guest rooms, including W’s signature WOW Suites and the Extreme WOW Suite. Guestrooms and suites feature W's signature beds with a feather-top mattress, 350 thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, goose down comforters, state-of-the-art entertainment and a fully stocked Munchie Box
If you're looking for a little nightlife, look no farther than the hotel’s expansive open air rooftop pool deck, bar and nightclub Drai’s Hollywood, from nightclub impresario Victor Drai. The pool decks and club are adorned with a selection of chaises, sun beds and sectional sofas surrounding a fire pit, while the raised Ipe wood deck is adorned with Moroccan-inspired cabanas, outfitted with lounging sofas and flat screen TVs.
Delphine Eatery & Bar makes its debut at W Hollywood with its classic and modern interpretations of French cuisine from Innovative Dining Group, the restaurant group behind such Los Angeles hot spots as Sushi Roku, Katana and BOA Steakhouse, among others. Delphine, conceptualized Zeff Designs, evokes the atmosphere of the South of France by blending vibrant colors, classic archways and an open-air feel inspired by the Cote d’Azur.
If you're looking to own a piece of the W, The Residences at W Hollywood offer 143 W-branded Residences for purchase, featuring one, two and three bedroom units with spectacular views of the world famous Hollywood Sign. Residence owners have access to all of W Hollywood’s modern amenities and services, including preferred dining reservations and seating at the hotel’s signature restaurant, nightclub, and lounges.
They certainly make it very hard to leave! W Hollywood is located at 6250 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, California. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.whotels.com/hollywood.
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