Ask 10 Angelenos to declare boundaries for the Westside and you’ll get at least 11 answers. In SoCal, geography is somewhat ambiguous, but for planners, a large swath of hip territory, stretching from West Hollywood to the ocean, elicits a separate wow factor. Here’s what currently shakes up the foundation.
Up in the Hollywood Hills, The London West Hollywood offers 200 open floor plan suites. Internationally acclaimed Chef Gordon Ramsay oversees all the culinary offerings, which include a rooftop restaurant with impeccable views of Hollywood and the Westside. Other components for mega-foodies include in-suite dining and specific poolside menus. The venue has more than 15,000 square feet of event space. Configurations can include a red carpet event for 750 or a private rooftop banquet for 300.
Much like a private estate, the Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows offer C-level executives a discreet place to congregate around the boardroom tables and get down to business in a truly private and exclusive fashion. Those doing business literally leave the urban life behind when they enter the property, replete with quiet and intimate spaces. For those involved with larger gatherings, more than 22,000 square feet of indoor and 4,800 square feet of outdoor function space is available.
At the Hotel Wilshire, the new rooftop pool and bar is a hot spot. Executive Chef Eric Greenspan adds his celebrated new American cuisine to a grand sweeping view of the Hollywood Hills. What’s more, the Penthouse Hospitality Suite can host 10 to 40 people for a private dining event.
Also hot and trendy at the moment is Soho House West Hollywood. Even though it’s a private member club, the property is available for complete buyouts. There are patios, plus a penthouse bar and lounge. Many spaces have 180-degree views of Los Angeles and can be configured for intimate dining, business meetings, large seated dinners for up to 120 or cocktail parties of up to 225.
