Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Rating: 4.0 Pearls

West LA, Los Angeles, California

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The hotel is located in Century City, a major commercial district that's home to the headquarters of many TV and movie networks. It is just off Avenue of the Stars, and adjacent to the CAA talent agency, MGM, and Fox. It's a five-minute drive to Beverly Hills, and a 15-minute drive to the sites on Hollywood Boulevard.

• 5-minute drive to upscale shops on Rodeo Drive
• 10-minute drive to the bars and clubs on The Sunset Strip,
• 15-minute drive to Santa Monica beach
• 15-minute drive to Grauman's Chinese Theater and Hollywood Boulevard
• 20-minute drive to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
• 20-minute drive to the Museum of Contemporary Art
• 20-minute drive to the L.A. Live Center, home to the Staples Center and Nokia Theatre
• 25-minute drive to Universal Studios theme park
• 25-minute drive to Dodger Stadium

Traditional Penthouse Suite

Rooms are spacious and bright at this Hyatt, featuring stylish, contemporary decor throughout. Fantastic views are to be had from many guestrooms of LA, the mountains, or even the ocean. Regency Club come with their own private club, dedicated conceirge, free breakfast, and computer stations. Suites may feature wet bars, sitting areas, and dining areas. All rooms are in the process of receiving soft renovations, including new carpets and wall coverings.

• 32-inch TV with about 40 channels
• iPod dock
• Marble bathroom with hairdryer
• Balcony
• Safe
• Iron and ironing board
• Mini-refrigerators available for a fee per day

The pool

In 2012, the Hyatt unveiled a new California Level, home ot the Los Angeles Ballroom (the largest ballroom on the west side of Los Angeles), in addition to its other various meeting spaces. The hotel also features the largest fitness center in LA (but it is not free for guests), a spa, large pool, and a business center.

• Equinox fitness center open daily; fee per day to use
• Spa at Equinox Century City with 18 treatment rooms open daily Monday to Thursday and increased hours Friday to Sunday
• Very large outdoor pool and whirlpool with food and beverages service
• Concierge available daily
• Wi-Fi for fee per day
• Valet parking fee per day and self-parking is off site for fee per day
• 24-hour front desk
• 24-hour room service
• Business center with computers and photocopying open Monday to Friday, Saturday shorter hours
• Plaza and Executive Conference Level was renovated in 2010, featuring new ballrooms and event spaces.
• Starbucks on-site
• Gift shop open daily
• Hertz car rental service available

• Breeze: Serves American cuisine and sushi; open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; sushi bar only open Monday to Friday for lunch. It also features a vegan menu in addition to its regular fare.
• X Bar: Serves light American food and cocktails; indoor and outdoor seating; gets its name from the x-shaped building support structure in the space that helps prevent earthquake damage; open Monday to Saturday afternoon to late.
• The Lobby Court & Patio: Serves light fare and cocktails for lunch and dinner; open Monday through Sunday.
• Starbucks on-site.
• At the pool, food and beverages can be served cabana-style, or at the pool deck's sitting area.