Couture Central

If you want a glimpse of the lifestyle of the rich and famous, book a room of luxury and glamour in the hotels they tend to frequent and value most. The Hollywood elite base their selection on trends and their needs, wants, and high expectations. Some factors that influence their decisions would include the level of security, amenities, layout, decor, appearance, and the reputation. In metrosexual metropolitan cities such as Los Angeles, you’ll have many choices, and celebrities all have their own favorite. With so many options, there’s no single hotel celeb hot spot. In Los Angeles, you will find that it strictly depends on what area the hotel is in, typically Beverly Hills and West Hollywood are favorites and you can find luxurious hotels at reasonable prices, and great for spotting your favorite star.

Some of the Hollywood elite flock to hotels such as the Le Meridien in Beverly Hills, this may be due to the fact that its location is near the Cedar Sinai Hospital where many of them recover from plastic surgery. The Le Meridien is also a favorite of some musicians touring such as Sean Paul, The Backstreet Boys, and in past seasons the American Idol contestants have been spotted there. The Beverly Hilton is the host of the Oscar Luncheon in the days preceding the Academy Awards. It’s not a favorite, but it’s a hot spot around the award season. The Chateau Marmont is a hot spot for celebs in which they can have private residences, just ask Lindsay Lohan. The Beverly Hills Hotel, one of the oldest hotels in Los Angeles, is a favorite year around; if you stay at this hotel you will most likely bump into a famous face. Oprah, Prince, Mary J Blige, and many other celebs enjoy staying at this hotel, this is a hot spot due to the hideaway bungalows far removed from the stress and fast pace of the city. Celebs such as JC Chasez enjoy the unique art deco style of The Standard on Sunset Blvd. The Four Seasons is another spot is a hotel that has attracted the likes of John Mayer and Jessica Simpson. Rumor has it that many celebs such as Rosanne Barr and Ricky Martin have been seen at the St Regis hotel having breakfast or sitting at the bar. The Viceroy in Santa Monica is attractive to many celebrities because of its beautiful location and the top-notch amenities offered by the hotel. Owen Wilson was spotted at the hotel bar inside of the hotel having a nice conversation with an acquaintance, according to the hotel staff he’s a regular as well as Joshua Jackson. Nick Carter attended a wedding reception at the Viceroy for a publicist July 2006; he was spotted with one of his sisters. Tyra Banks mentioned on her show that she loves the selection of food at the buffet at The Viceroy.