The West Hollywood EDITION

"If you were the person who won last week’s Powerball, listen up. For $15,000, The West Hollywood Edition hotel is offering a Valentine’s Day “Date Night Package,” which awards a couple with a private three-course dinner in their room, exclusive access to a screening room where you can watch a movie of your choosing, one night in the penthouse suite, and Champagne breakfast in bed the following morning. If this seems doable, congratulations on your life and please text us pictures. Reservations ." - brant cox

"Los Angeles may be the city of countless stars, but its Hollywood hotelscape, until fairly recently, had become a little faded. Among the handful of dazzling newcomers, including properties from 1 Hotel and Kimpton, here’s a place that warrants top billing. A collaborative project between Marriott and hotel alchemist Ian Schrager (the man behind Studio 54 and new-wave scene-setters the Paramount and Royalton), the Edition group has been landing around the world, from London to Shanghai and, earlier last year, Times Square. This latest, though—the first on the West Coast—is exceptional and marks Schrager's return to L.A. since opening the Mondrian here in the mid 1990s. Hidden in plain sight on the Boulevard behind a screen of specially planted trees, it brings a welcome blast of East Coast energy to the city along with pared-back interiors by minimalist designer John Pawson. It all feels ultra-modern but warm, with whitewashed larch and Technicolor pops such as the banana-yellow pool table, and all-white bedrooms that feel cooling rather than stark; the huge lobby resembles an Italian piazza, albeit one lined by canvases and with a oil-barrel mobile artwork by L.A. artist Sterling Ruby dangling above it. The rooftop bar and plant-shaded pool, meanwhile, draws a local crowd for its raw bar menu and astounding panoramic views to the Pacific and Hollywood Hills, and ground-floor restaurant Ardor takes a cue from California’s inventive vegetarian scene with a spiced-up, plant-forward menu (cauliflower cacio e pepe, whipped feta and beets). This is a hotel that’s helping reboot the L.A. scene, from a brand that understands the city." - Krista Simmons, Celeste Moure

"If a luxury spa ran a restaurant, it would probably look something like Ardor. Cushy white velvet and leather booths, white and beige staff uniforms, and enough verdant greenery to rival a small forest match the equally chic aesthetic at its parent venue, the West Hollywood EDITION hotel. The prices are high too, not that any hotel guests would even notice. But know that there is plenty of substance and care packed onto this vegetable-forward menu. Tandoor carrots with hummus and paprika vinaigrette or grilled dukkah-crusted ahi tuna with yogurt make for satisfying, clean eating. Dry-aged lamb and steaks cater to heavier appetites, and no meal is complete without a tower of tempura onion rings and at least one dessert (try the mojito pie)." - Nancy DePalma

"The Los Angeles fantasy manifests differently person to person. For some, it's the Beach Boys “California Girl” energy of Santa Monica, others, the Beverly Hills lifestyle of Clueless..." - Vogue

"Why did this hotel catch your attention?It's an immediate scene when you walk into the oversize lobby at the WeHo Edition, and would you expect anything less? Sky high ceilings, a super sexy bar, an incredible art collection, and an oversize pool table are all a part of the lively, social energy that pulse from the entrance at any hour. What's the backstory?Getting an outpost of The Edition Hotel feels like a right of passage for a megapolis. The partnership between Studio 54 co-founder Ian Schrager and Marriott International now has hotels in New York, Shanghai, Miami and London, and its Sunset Blvd location offers all the glam that they’re known for, and then some. Tell us all about the accommodations.Minimalist British architect John Pawson teamed up with notoriously meticulous genius Schrager to outfit to outfit the 190 guest rooms and 50 suites with expansive outdoor terraces, modern decor, and ultra-luxe details that give an air of serenity compared to the scene below. Drinking and dining—what are we looking at?Chef John Fraser of Michelin-starred Nix restaurant skews heavily towards vegan and vegetarian for Ardor, the ground floor restaurant at Edition. The dining room is very Jungalow, with plenty of greenery to match it's flexitarian-friendly menu. Do not miss the plant-based takes on Italian classics like cauliflower cacio e pepe or the arugula farro risotto. As with any Angeleno hotel worth its salt, there's a solid rooftop bar with expansive views of the city right next to the pool, which makes a perfect place to watch the sunset. How's the service? Smart and considerate. What type of travelers will you find here?Hollywood Jetset 2.0. Young and stylish, these citizens of the world have good taste and ample cash, and they know where to spend it. What about the neighborhood? Does the hotel fit in?Schraeger's Studio 54 pedigree fits right in on iconic Sunset Boulevard. Is there anything you'd change?The street entrance is discreet, but it's easy to pass by. Any other hotel features worth noting?You don't want to miss out on the underground night club, Sunset, with a ceiling decked out in 30 oversized golden disco balls. If you feel like you missed your calling with 54, now is your chance. Bottom line: Why are we choosing the Edition? Edition is a step above the tired hotels of WeHo, with a chic cosmopolitan feel and common areas to boot." - Krista Simmons