Sunset Marquis Hotel & Villas

Private sanctuary for Hollywood's A-list elite and an epicenter of rock and roll history, the Sunset Marquis has served as safe haven for the famous, the infamous and the nearly so, for nearly five decades. Not just another place to stay, a home-away-from-home for a long list of cool and discriminating cats looking for a little rest and relaxation – and sometimes, a hell of a good time.

The Sunset Marquis Hotel and Villas rests secluded on three-and-a-half acres of subtropical gardens just off West Hollywood's famous Sunset Strip and close to some of the area's most popular attractions.

Guests looking for the quintessential L.A. experiences won't have to stroll far, because this West Hollywood Hotel is close to Universal Studios, Mann's Theatre, Disneyland, Beverly Hills, the chic shops of Rodeo Drive, and the throbbing celebrity hotspots Whiskey A Go Go and Viper Room.

Boasting Mediterranean-style architecture, this three-story West Hollywood hotel features outdoor pools, cell phones and recording studio. Guests can find plenty of funky dining options in this end of L.A., and The Room is no exception.

The Sunset Marquis' intimate restaurant, splashed with rich reds, purples and pale greens, tempts tastebuds with American and California cuisine. In addition, the Whiskey Bar - not to be confused with the Whiskey A Go Go - off the hotel's lobby is a private dimly lit hideaway reserved exclusively for hotel guests and invited regulars.

Some guests book rooms at the Sunset Marquis just to hang out at the bar. Hotel accommodations include such amenities as babysitting and massages, fitness facility, spa, sauna, whirpool, business center, cell-phone rentals and rental- car arrangements.

The 114 brightly colored suites feature separate sitting and dining areas, 27-inch TVs, minibars, data ports, safes, refrigerators, VCRs, DVD players, twice-daily housekeeping and high-speed Internet access.

Fifteen miles from Los Angeles International Airport, this West Hollywood hotel has served as haven for entertainment figures and celebrities who cherish the residential ambience and quiet setting close to the Sunset Strip and L.A.'s hottest shopping and cafes.

Families, groups, couples and folks looking for weekend getaways converge on the Sunset Marquis Hotel and Villas to drink in the quintessential L.A. experiences - or just to hang out at the bar.