Angeleno Hotel - Los Angeles, California - Chic Boutique Hotel on the West Side

This former Holiday Inn at the crossroads of Brentwood and Bel-Air has become a chic place to stay and play on the Los Angeles West Side near UCLA. Hotel Angeleno's landmark circular design is unmistakable, and its West Restaurant & Lounge on the 17th floor offers panoramic views of L.A.

The interiors of this boutique hotel have been redesigned by Jo Fusion Inc. to create a "cool yet classic look.'' The management defines the style here as "casual luxury.'' This image extends from the property's grounds to its penthouse-level, and the Hotel Angeleno is entirely non-smoking.

Among the hotel's 209 guestrooms are newly renovated Deluxe King and Executive King rooms with one king bed, Deluxe Rooms with two double beds, and Deluxe Wheelchair Accessible Rooms with one double bed. The hotel's three Executive King Suites each have a separate living room with contemporary dycor, a surround sound entertainment system, a plush sofa bed, and a dining table, in addition to a bedroom with a king bed.

Standard guestroom amenities include a private balcony, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, a two-line phone with voicemail, 30'' plasma flat-screen TVs, complimentary HBO, a CD player, an ergonomic chair and work station, and an honor bar. For sleep comfort, all rooms are equipped with pillow-top mattresses, 300 thread-count Italian cotton linens, a fluffy feather duvet, and down-around pillows. Refreshing aroma therapeutic bath products are provided in the bathrooms.

For guests' enjoyment, the Hotel Angeleno features an outdoor heated pool with a fireplace and a well-equipped indoor fitness center. On the lobby level, the Angeleno Cafy is the hotel's convenient coffee and pastry bar. There is also a business center featuring Macintosh computers.

Complimentary shuttle service is provided to local destinations, and there are GPS navigational devices available for guests' use in their own automobiles upon request. Courtesy Car service is also available to Brentwood, Westwood, UCLA, Getty, Skirball and other destinations within three miles of the hotel. Reservations are required and subject to Courtesy Car availability.

At the very top of the Hotel Angeleno sits West Restaurant & Lounge, an Italian steakhouse with what is arguably the best view in Los Angeles. Its specialty is premium grilled steaks, complemented by authentic pastas, risottos, market fresh salads and calorie-packed desserts. House-made gnocchi and small plates of cured and marinated treats are a few of its signature dishes, and the lounge features live music, ranging from contemporary jazz to funk and Latin DJs.

For corporate and social functions, Hotel Angeleno offers meeting space on the upper floors. The Bel-Air Boardroom seat 12 for conferences and up to 25 for receptions. The Canyon Theater seats up to 75, while the Brentwood and Westwood Theaters can handle groups of up to 50. Additional outdoor space at the Pool Terrace can accommodate up to 175 guests for receptions, and West Restaurant is also available for private banquets.

Hotel Angeleno is located at 170 N. Church Lane, Los Angeles, California 90049. From Downtown Los Angeles, head west on Interstate 10, then north on Interstate 405. Take the Sunset Boulevard exit and turn left. Cross the freeway on Sunset and turn right on Church Lane. Valet parking is available for $20 per night, plus city tax.