Site Report: We Are Going "Hollywood"

We locals may not pay much attention anymore but recent requests from international contacts reminded us that "Hollywood" is our biggest iconic asset. Those white letters on the hills and the little Golden Guy they hand out annually are truly world famous.

We contacted our friend Eileen Daley, Senior Catering Sales Manager at the Loews Hollywood Hotel and arranged a visit. After all, it does not get much more "Hollywood" than Hollywood&Highland.

Eileen and Jaclyn Slifer, Public Relations Manager, welcomed us on site.

The location is hard to beat! Hollywood&Highland has become the biggest international draw in Southern California, counting 25 million visitors annually.

Loews Hollywood completed a 31-million-dollar renovation in the summer of 2014 and offers 628 luxurious guest rooms, including 113 spacious suites. Guests enjoy the pool deck with Hollywood views,, exclusive access to the 4th floor bridge in the Babylon Gate, the "exhale" spa and access to the fitness center that overlooks Hollywood. 

Jaclyn sent us the following information:

The hotel has its own Helipad:    

The 2,025 square-foot Loews Hollywood helipad rests above the hotel’s 20th floor. As part of the “Top of the World” programming, introduced in June 2014, the helipad is available for exclusive experiences, such as rooftop yoga, romantic proposals, private dinners, champagne toasts and engagement photo sessions.

Meetings & Events:    

As the home of the Oscars, Loews Hollywood is known for grand events and one-of-a-kind experiences, and features 77,000 square feet of flexible meetings space. The re-design of the meetings space includes the grand Hollywood Ballroom (7,932 square feet) as well as 14,700 square feet of additional rooms across the Mezzanine and 3rd floor levels. The aesthetic complements the gray and purple tones consistent across the lobby and guest rooms.

The new LINC (Loews Immediate Needs Coordinator) phone line was introduced to Loews Hollywood in February 2014 to quickly service any requests guests may have while attending functions in the meeting rooms. Available 24 hours per day, seven days a week, LINC representatives expedite needs ranging from audio/visual equipment requests to meeting room box delivery services, all within 15 minutes. 

An all-new banquets menu was rolled out in July 2014.

Working Out with a View of the Capitol Records Building

Suite View Overlooking Hollywood Hills and Sign

Ballroom in Classroom Setup

Ballroom setup with Rounds

Iconic Hollywood Decor

Lobby Lounge

The surrounding infrastructure is outstanding. Several floors of subterranean parking, a metro station that connects Hollywood&Highland via Redline to Universal Studios as well as Downtown and locations beyond, outdoor event space - for instance the beautiful Loews pool deck with 360 degree Hollywood views - and a center that is equipped for large scale event load-ins and group arrivals as well as discreet VIP arrivals and exits.

You may witness TV and film taping at the Loews!
Jimmy Kimmel's theatre is located across the street. They use the Loews for location shoots.
Loews also works closely with the adjacent Dolby Theatre, home of the Academy Awards and many other events.

As they say here: "Stick with me kid and you will go places".

We will be happy to make you a success in Hollywood!

Janet




Photo Credits:

Photos 1, 2, 3 on top: Marion Renk-Rosenthal / EventWorks
View from Suite/ View from Fitness Center/ Art Work:Marion Renk-Rosenthal / EventWorks

Ballroom setups and Lobby: Loews Hollywood.