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West Hollywood: The Grafton On Sunset Has The X Factor, If By X Factor You Mean Bed Bugs

juliab — 2011-11-14T15:12:21-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/21888/graftonbed.jpg" class="top"> Sleep tight! Don't let the bed bugs bite. Ohh... Bed bugs are never something we like to think about. Bed bugs at a posh hotel? Even less so. The NYC bed bug invasion crossing to the West Coast? It doesnt bear thinking about. So the news that the <a href='http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel/local/706'>The Grafton On Sunset</a> in LA might have infected the contestants of the X Factor with bed bugs is making us a little queasy. According to that ever-reliable (cough) source the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2060760/X-Factor-USA-Contestants-covered-bites-bed-bugs-posh-L-A-hotel.html">Mail Online</a>, at least four contestants were bitten while they stayed at the hotel. They saw a doctor, were diagnosed with bedbugs and swiftly switched hotels: <blockquote>A few of them were covered in bites, itching on

West Hollywood: This is What Was Going on at The Grafton Over Oscar Weekend

juliana — 2011-03-09T08:46:38-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/graftonpool.JPG" class="top"> It's been universally acknowledged that the Oscars awards show this year was both horribly boring and horrible in general. From the awkward hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway to the downright shameful acceptance speech from Melissa Leo and the anti-climatic King's Speech sweep of Best Actor and Best Film, we're not sure many people would ever want to come back to Los Angeles to participate in the action. BUT if they were inclined to give Oscars 2012 a chance, we suggest checking into <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Grafton+On+Sunset/local/706">The Grafton</a> on Sunset, just a few short paces from the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Sunset+Tower+Hotel/local/76">Sunset Tower</a> where the legendary Vanity Fair party takes place.We popped into the hotel over Oscar weekend to visit a friend

West Hollywood: An (Intentionally) Crappy Package To Get Yourself Dumped On V-Day

Jennifer Kester — 2011-02-09T12:01:22-05:00

Last week we gave you the lowdown on Valentine's Day deals that we'd actually book. This week, it's time to show you the strange, outrageous and plain cray-cray packages that are out there.

If you're stuck with a grenade this Valentine's Day and you have to flee the scene, the Grafton on Sunset will help you out with its Dump 'Em on the Strip package.

Los Angeles: Going to the Golden Globes? Here are Three LA Hotels for Under $200

Jennifer Kester — 2011-01-10T09:23:18-05:00

If you star stalkers really want to be close to the Golden Globes on January 16, but can't afford the Beverly Hills Hilton venue's special $3,000 weekend package, don't give up hopes of seeing Jake Gyllenhaal or baby-bump-sporting Natalie Portman just yet. You can score a room on the big night for less than $200 so that you can follow around your favorite celebs.

Check out our three picks for affordable Golden Globes hotels after the jump.

West Hollywod: Snooping Around The New Olive Kitchen + Bar at the Grafton Sunset

EricRosen — 2010-06-22T16:32:37-05:00

It’s been a while since we told you any news about the Grafton on Sunset. Truth be told, that’s because there hasn’t been much to relate. Now, however, the hotel has opened a new restaurant in the former Boa Steakhouse space. Serving a light Mediterranean menu, Olive Kitchen + Bar is now for business, and we stopped by last night to check it out.

The restaurant is part of a whole new upgrade to the property that includes a new lobby, touch ups in all the guest rooms and the pool area, and eventually, the opening of a bar called The Cutting Room with a “rock and roll theme.”