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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: Good Luck Trying To Crash The Sunset Tower Hotel Oscar Bash

Jennifer Kester — 2011-03-01T12:06:33-05:00

Madonna, sans bottoms, makes an appearance at the Sunset Tower Hotel with daughter Lourdes.

It's no contest that the hottest post-Oscars spot is the Vanity Fair bash at the Sunset Tower Hotel, an uber-exclusive party attended by A-listers like Madonna, Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal. But don't even think about sneaking in to the star-studded soiree.

Apparently, it's easier to get into Fort Knox than to crash the Sunset Tower Hotel party. After all, the highest security is needed when guests like Justin Bieber come with throngs of screaming, crazy tween fans.

West Hollywood: Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Come Out on Oscar Night at the Sunset Tower Hotel

Jennifer Kester — 2011-02-28T08:31:33-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/34094/selena_gomez_justin_bieber.jpg" class="top"> Everyone's still buzzing about last night's <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Oscar%20Hotels">Oscars</a>, including the predictable winners, the red-carpet ups (tangerine-clad Jennifer Hudson) and downs (Melissa Leo's heavy doily dress). But the real thing to gossip about is what happened at the the after-party: <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Justin%20Bieber">Justin Bieber</a> and his cougar Selena Gomez came out as a couple at a hotel bash. Twelve-year-olds everywhere are crying. Earlier in the day, the Never Say Never star Bieber and Gomez stepped out at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/St.+Regis+Monarch+Beach/local/773">St. Regis Monarch Beach</a>, as <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju7_Uje-J9Y&feature=youtube_gdata">documented by some totally overwhelmed fans</a>. They were spotted in the lobby and were then bombarded by eager Biebers hoping to get pictures of the heartthrob while he was waiting for a car outside

Los Angeles: Get Pumped for the Oscars with These LA Hotel Parties and Drink Specials

Jennifer Kester — 2011-02-24T09:06:30-05:00

A Black Swan!

While Natalie Portman and Michelle Williams are likely scrambling to get the perfect ensemble and prepping their acceptance speeches for Sunday's Oscars, hotels are gearing up for the big night with a slew of cocktails, eats and par-tays so ordinary folks like us can join in the fun, too.

Check out our top five Oscar-related specials and shindigs after the jump.

Los Angeles: Oscar Rate Check: Where to Spend the Night after the Academy Awards

Jennifer Kester — 2011-02-22T10:36:30-05:00

We can't wait for the Oscars on Sunday. There's so much to look forward to—hosts Anne Hathaway and James Franco injecting the show with some youth, Camille Grammer working the red carpet as a CNN correspondent and, of course, gawking at all the best- and worst-dressed celebs. If you are going to see all of the action live, don't wait much longer to reserve a hotel room.

We've got your back: Here's a round-up of which hotels still have rooms available on Oscar night, and which ones don't. Rooms are going fast—especially affordable ones—so reserve yours asap.