InterContinental Los Angeles 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 near 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

King Superior Room

The big, comfortable rooms have high-end amenities like 42-inch flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and iPod docks. The neutral color scheme is soothing, if not particularly stylish.

All rooms include:

• 42- inch flat-screen TVs with HBO
• Balcony
• Bathrobes and slippers
• Coffeemaker (many are high-end Keurig machines)
• Free newspaper
• Separate bathtub and shower
• Electronic check-out
• Hairdryer
• Safe large enough for a laptop
• iPod dock
• Iron and ironing board
• Stocked minibar

Room types:

• Superior Room: 425 square feet; king or two double beds; walk-in shower and separate tub
• Deluxe Suite: 575 square feet; king bed; separate living room; walk-in shower and separate tub; second 32-inch flat-screen TV in bedroom
• Executive Suite: 700 square feet; king bed; separate living room with dining area; walk-in shower and separate tub; second 32-inch flat-screen TV in bedroom
• Luxury Suite: 1,325 square feet; king or two double beds; large separate living room with dining area, wet bar, and desk; bathroom with more luxurious walk-in shower and separate soaking tub; extra half bathroom; second 32-inch flat-screen TV in bedroom
• Presidential Suite: 1,575 square feet; king bed; ocean views; separate living room with dining area and bar; small kitchen; extra half bathroom; second flat-screen TV in bedroom
• Royal Suite: 3,300 square feet; two bedrooms with flat-screen TVs; living room with two flat-screen TVs (one giant), piano, and dining area; second living room with flat-screen TV and desk; small kitchen; office; wraparound balcony with views of Hollywood; hardwood floors; master bathroom with whirlpool tub and huge walk-in shower with two shower heads

The spa

• Mercedes S Class hybrid car will take guests anywhere in a 1.5-mile radius
• Pets under 20 pounds allowed for a $100 fee
• Wi-Fi $12.95 per day or $4.95 per two hours
• Outdoor pool and Jacuzzi
• 24-hour fitness center
• Spa Intercontinental open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Lots of meeting space
• Business center offering fax, copy, and currier services open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Concierge available daily 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• 24-hour front desk staff
• 24-hour room service
• Parking $33 per day

• Park Grill: French- and California-influenced cuisine; open Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Park Grill Lounge: Sushi and cocktails; open daily 11 a.m. to midnight