Located on a small residential street in upscale Westwood, the W's exterior is low key....but that is certainly where the low key ends. The lobby is quite swank, and you can tell immediately who the hotel chain caters to....the affluent hipsters of the universe. We stayed in a mini-suite, which felt like a small 1 bedroom apartment with no kitchen. We had requested a non-smoking room and were unfortunate enough to receive a room that reeked of smoke (and had an ashtray in the armoire), so when you stay here, remember that lots of "hip" persons still smoke and will do so in non-smoking rooms. Amenities were upscale (Bliss toiletries, magnified make-up mirror, cd player clock radio) and the rooms were quiet, but if you're there on a weekend, be forewarned that the bar downstairs is PACKED, smells like incense and is nearly impossible to get service in.... it's very popular with patrons and locals alike. I LOVED the "beetle juice" hallways, and running into familiar faces (like Thom Filicia from Queer Eye). This is a great hotel for people who thrive on hip, stylish surroundings and hanging with similar people....a beautiful place for beautiful people. ,
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