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THE RITZ SPA DEALS
12.29.10
By Sheryll Alexander
For some major mind and wallet stress relief, try the brand new The Ritz-Carlton Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles. Located at downtown LA’s super hip L.A. LIVE entertainment venue, the Ritz LA’s spa is now offering deep discounts on select spa treatments when booked midweek (Monday through Thursday).
Massage, Facial & Mani-Pedi Deals
The 50-minute “Swedish massage,” which eases the mind and alleviates muscle tension, costs $99. The “cleansing facial” is a traditional European-style facials to cleanse, tone and hydrate the skin (also $99 for 50 minutes). Or, how about an “express mani/pedi” that lasts an hour for just $75.
The 8,000 sq. ft. spa, which is located on the second floor of the hotel, is a sleek and sophisticated environment. The luxurious mani-pedi room, for example, is decorated like a Queen’s palace with golden chairs, marble floors and floor-to-ceiling silk drapes.Central to the Spa experience are treatments featuring products from premium lines such as Eminence, Carita and Skinceuticals.
Guests are also invited to enjoy the spa’s skyline-view fitness center, rooftop pool and whirlpool, which features some of the best city vistas. Spa guests also get two hours complimentary parking. (There is a $10 charge for each hour thereafter.)
Please mention “Midweek Pricing” at the time of booking. To make an appointment, please call The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Los Angeles at (213) 763-4400.
The Amazing Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles
The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE features 123 well-appointed guestrooms, including 13 suites and one 3,000 square-foot The Ritz-Carlton Suite.
In addition, the hotel is home to WP24, which is the latest restaurant concept by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, and The Gallery Collection, more than 100,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space.
Guests of The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles enjoy some of the best views in Los Angeles from virtually any part of the hotel, including the 3,400 sq. ft. signature Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge and the exclusive, private rooftop pool and bar on the 26th floor.
The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles shares the distinctive, 54-story tower with sister hotel The JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE and The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE. Steps away from STAPLES Center, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, The GRAMMY Museum and an array of restaurants, venues and nightspots, The Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles is now at the center of one of the most exciting parts of the city.
Sheryll Alexander is a freelance lifestyles writer based in Costa Mesa, Calif.
CULTURAL LA DEALS!
12.29.10
By Sheryll Alexander
Ever want to visit LA’s cultural attractions and get a deal at the same time? From Jan. 5 to Apr. 30, you can enjoy exclusive deals at more than 30 of LA’s most acclaimed cultural venues and 10 premier hotels with the Discover the Arts program.
Created by the Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau (LA Inc.), Discover the Arts offers deals such as two-for-one general admission, complimentary gifts and services and discounts of up to 50 percent off regular prices.
Below is a sampling of the cultural highlights. (Remember: Black out dates may apply so check specific venues for valid dates.)
The GRAMMY Museum at L.A. LIVE
Deal: Buy One Ticket, Get One Free (plus a 15 percent discount in the museum store)
Located at the rocking L.A. LIVE in downtown LA, The GRAMMY Museum is a one-of-a-kind, 30,000 square-foot museum. Four flours are filled with interactive, permanent and traveling exhibits and films designed to celebrate the greatest GRAMMY music from rock and hip-hop to country, classical, Latin, R&B and jazz.
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Deal: Two-For-One General Admission
Featuring one of the country’s largest art collections, this world-renowned museum houses more than 150,000 works of art spanning from the ancient times to the present, including sculpture, photography, European and Asian art, contemporary installations and much more.
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Deal: 20 percent discount off Chamber and Celebrity Concerts (in select sections)
Embarking on its 92nd season in 2010-11, the Philharmonic is recognized as one of the world’s outstanding orchestras. Performances include classic, jazz, pop and world music.
HOTEL DEALS
Want to get away and enjoy cultural LA at the same time? With these Discover the Arts promotions, you can get exclusive hotel savings too (check out website below for details). Participating hotels include:
Airtel Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
The Belamar Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles
The Georgian Hotel
Hollywood Heights Hotel
Marriott Los Angeles Downtown
Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa
Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown Hotel
The Ritz Carlton , Marina Del Rey
The Wilshire Grand Los Angeles
For more information and a complete list and description of all participating venues and offers, visit www.discoverlosangeles.com/thearts.
Sheryll Alexander is a lifestyles writer based in Costa Mesa.
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