Minutes from Century City’s Westfield shopping center and major entertainment studios, InterContinental Los Angeles Century City at Beverly Hills boasts 363 stylish rooms and suites within its castle-like façade. The hotel opened in 1988 and after a renovation in 2015, the hotel feels like its own enclave in the heart of Century City.
Driving into their Porte Cochere, guests are welcomed by friendly staff and a beautiful outdoor seating area with a large crystal chandelier. Walking through the expansive lobby social area, guests walk on marble and can quickly check in prior to passing the Copper Lounge as well as Mari Los Angeles – the hotel’s signature restaurant – and the 16,650 square feet of flexible event space to the right. Other amenities include an edgeless pool, steam room and state-of-the-art fitness center.
Open throughout the day servinga menu of small plates along with specialty cocktails, local beers and fine wines, Copper Lounge presents a thoughtful program catering to fine whiskies from around the globe.Inspired by the copper stills used to distill the world’s finest whiskies, it highlights selectionsfrom the U.S., United Kingdom and Japan.With a menuinspired by the diverse cultures and cuisines of LA’s neighborhoods, guests can enjoy al fresco dining on the private garden patio or inside the contemporary dining room at Mari Los Angeles.
In partnership with local vendors including West Central Produce, Luxe Seafood and Fresh Origins Micro Greens, Chef de Cuisine Brian Bellicourt presents a bold and seasonally-inspired menu at Mari Los Angeles. The social dining experience presented atbreakfast, lunch, and dinner offer options to satisfy all palettes and dining restrictions (as they have comprehensive gluten-free and vegan menus). Seasonal produce, seafood and meats are used in their popular breakfast buffet, lunch-time Bento Boxes and decadent weekend brunches as well as dinner which is served family-style.Signature dishes from the dinner menu include Little Tokyo Beef Curry and Kurobuta Pork Rack which can be paired with pastry chef Gail Romulo’s whimsical treats.
Rooms at the hotel break the mold of cookie-cutter like designed and instead present stylish interiors with sprawling floorplans thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows. Each room features warm colors amongst modern furnishings, a balcony terrace and oversized bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers and separate tubs. Standard rooms range from 425-475 square feet and come with plush Italian down bed linens, bathrobes and slippers, flat-screen HDTVs, iPod docking stations and more, with the 3,300 square foot Royal Suite standing out from the crowd. This two-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom suite takes up the entire top floor of the hotel and includes a full kitchen, library, wet bar and wraparound balcony.
The hotel’s flexible event space allows guests to plan professional gatherings and personal celebrations of any size. From the Grand Salon Ballroom to the Glass Lounge/Outdoor Garden and 13 breakout meetings rooms, the hotel assists you from a to z with an experienced event planning and catering team. For an unforgettable experience, wedding parties work with the on-site wedding specialists to create a customized package to suit every guests’ needs from menu to décor, planning and more.
