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A Review of The Andaz Hotel

West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California USA

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Grace Divine

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Steve Freedman and I are stand-up comedians. We perform individually and as THE PSYCHIC COMICS, a specialty Act I created blending together stand-up comedy and group psychic readings. We often travel to places to perform or to watch other people perform. On Saturday, September 21, 2013, we drove up to Hollywood, California. We were on our way to the Hollywood Improv. And since we didn't want to drive back after the show, we planned to stay the evening. In preparation for our outing, I researched hotels near the Improv. I found The Andaz Hotel, described online as a “boutique” Los Angeles hotel. On the internet, most people gave it 4 out of 5 stars. Not bad! I called and found out the cost for a night's stay starts at about three hundred plus. This was pricey. However, the comments on the internet were so positive we decided to stay there.

The Andaz is located at 8401 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069. This is a heavily populated area of Los Angeles and is teeming with life, both day and night. The night we stayed there was no exception. There were people walking up and down the streets and sunset blvd was crowded with vehicles. The hotel has magnificent modern décor. I would have to say mid 20th century, 1960's, 1970's. Personally, I enjoy this décor and find it very nice and appealing. The furniture and room designs are dramatic with clean and curving lines blending together and in contrast to wonderful textures of stone, marble, onyx, leather, metal and fabric. It is truly fun to see. I loved it. We arrived in the afternoon on Saturday. It was busy. As Steve was checking in I wondered around. As I approached the kitchen, a delicious smell enveloped me. The smells were flavored with a rich blend of fresh herbs. I thought I distinctly smelled cilantro. Instantly, this brought back wonderful memories from my youth.

The smell was so delicious and inviting that I convinced Steve and we dined at the hotel later on that evening. We both ordered a mushroom burger which was recommended by the waiter. It was light, meatless and delicious! I strongly recommend trying this burger out. And I have to say that even the water at the restaurant was delicious. It was light, indistinct in flavor and easy going down. I put lime in mine. But mostly for me, what made the dining experience wonderful, was the smell in the dining room area. It made me feel at home. There are a set of stairs by the front door of the hotel which go to the second floor. Incredibly, on the second floor, by the end of the hall, there too was a distinct smell. This was different from the smell at the dining room. I was wowed since this smell too brought me a flood of memories and feelings of comfort. I enjoyed it greatly.

We stayed in room 308. It was a neat room decorated in a modern and clean design. As an artist and lover of architecture, I pay attention to building construction. Interestingly, the ceilings in the hallway of the third floor were at varying levels. It was perplexing. Throughout, I marveled and pondered at the construction of the place and it made me wonder what the architect must have been thinking.

I took photographs throughout areas of the hotel that were available and open to the public. And as I was taking photographs, I also opened up to sensing energies everywhere. Throughout the hotel, I experienced faint vibrating feelings. However, nowhere did I sense a haunting or negative energy. After our wonderful and successful evening at the Improv, we returned to the hotel. We were both tired. I took a shower. Again, the combination of the wonderful modern styled marble shower reminiscent of the showers of the homes of my youth, the easy on the skin tap water from the shower and with the delicious smelling spa condiments made available to patrons, I felt right at home. Also, I am happy to report that I had a wonderful night. The mattress was just the right firmness. Steve told me he enjoyed a good nights sleep as well in spite of the clambering noises coming from busy Sunset Blvd, siren's from possibly ambulances or fire trucks, cars and people. Personally, I didn't hear any of that because I wear ear plugs when I sleep. Perhaps, if you decide to spend the night, you might want to ask for the quiet area of the hotel if such exists or bring ear plugs.

I recommend a stay at the Andaz Hotel in Hollywood. I have to say, that I would gladly spend the night there again. And I do plan to visit the dining room and second floor areas again. I also want to commend the wonderful staff and compliment the administration for hiring such nice, polite and professional people.

Overall, we loved our stay at the Andaz Hotel and we recommend it.

Grace Divine

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