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  • Drive into Holiday Cheer on L.A.’s Christmas Tree Lane

    December 05, 2017

    ‘Tis the season for New Englanders to sing that the weather outside is frightful, but here in L.A., even the cool December nights are pretty mild, meaning you can enjoy a romantic twilight stroll without breaking out the parkas. That’s not to say our city lacks the holiday spirit, though.... Read more

  • Movies and More at The Downtown Independent

    November 06, 2017

    At a time when it seems like every mom-and-pop venue under the sun is being swallowed up by massive corporate behemoths, we’re very happy that we can still direct our guests to some of the finest independent cinemas Hollywood has been lucky enough to host over the years.... Read more

  • Bavaria Comes to Southern California

    October 01, 2017

    We may be half a world away from Bavaria here on the west coast, but you wouldn’t know it at Southern California’s oldest Oktoberfest, which runs from now all the way through October 28 at Alpine Village in Torrence, just a short drive from our West Hollywood hotel.... Read more

  • See the Human Body as Never Before at the California Science Center

    September 03, 2017

    As the largest interactive science center on the West Coast, the California Science Center offers a wide array of permanent exhibits to delight visitors of all ages.... Read more

  • West Hollywood's Best Sushi and Sashimi

    August 09, 2017

    For classic American cuisine infused with European elegance, you can’t top the Chamberlain’s own intimate and sophisticated Bistro. But for those times you find yourself craving the delicate flavors of sushi and sashimi, we recommend the following LA hot spots.... Read more

  • Summer Fun at the Santa Monica Pier

    July 01, 2017

    One of California’s most iconic locales, the Santa Monica Pier has been featured in countless movies and television shows. And with the wide array of entertainment available there, it’s definitely worth the short 25-minute drive from the Chamberlain Hotel.... Read more

  • What's Your Sign?

    June 02, 2017

    Few sites are as iconic as the Hollywood sign that adorns Mount Lee. The sign, however, was not always as pristine as what you see today. ... Read more

  • A History in Pictures

    May 01, 2017

    For a first-time visitor to L.A., it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the Hollywood tours on offer, and longtime residents are usually jaded by the idea of listening to some hack point out names on the Walk of Fame. But there is one tour we do recommend.... Read more

  • A Night of Delight in the City of Angels

    April 01, 2017

    As any LA club-goer knows, at night the City of Angels becomes a city of diabolical delights. If you’re in the mood for beautiful people lost in pulse-pumping music on the craziest dance floors, you need to get out to Avalon Hollywood.... Read more

  • The Leafy Way Hollywood Got its Name

    March 05, 2017

    It's a holiday that, at least in theory, marks the emergence of spring.... Read more

  • Places to Eat Your Heart Out in LA

    February 05, 2017

    Light up your valentine’s smile when you reserve a candlelit dinner.... Read more

  • The Perfect Cup of Coffee Is Just Around the Corner

    January 09, 2017

    Looking for the equivalent of your neighborhood coffee shop? Look no further than Coffee Commissary, a favorite of locals and travelers, which has received rave reviews from publications like KCET Food, The Daily Candy, Food GPS and The New York Times. ... Read more