Andaz West Hollywood to Pay Homage to the Riot Hyatt

December 22, 2008 at 4:00 PM | by juliana | 0 Comments

Before Andaz stepped in to renovate the old Hyatt Hotel on Sunset Boulevard, the only saving grace of the hotel was its storied history as the Riot Hyatt where 70s rockers would lose their minds when in town. All sorts of antics went down here from John Bonham driving a motorcycle down the hallway to TVs being thrown out the windows. (This happened several times.)

When the hotel reopens as the Andaz West Hollywood on January 8th, it will thankfully have a brand-new look, style and sensibility for the modern traveler. But the Riot Hyatt will live on in the form of the hotel's restaurant.

The restaurant was initially to be called 82/Sunny as a reference to the consistent Los Angeles weather but now we've got The RH.

From the press release:

RH will be about simple elegance, freshness and conviviality. RH will be a smart yet informal neighborhood restaurant.
French-trained Sebastien Archambault leads as chef of RH. His credentials include several Michelin star-rated restaurants, and mentoring and training with Alain Ducasse, Jean-Francois Rouquette, and Guy Savoy.
Chef Archambault will pursue a deeply local, �market to table� philosophy combining his international training with the freshest seasonal ingredients: perfect execution and integrity of ingredients is at the core of his cooking style.

The RH restaurant, designed by architect and interior designer Hal Goldstein, will seat about a 100 guests at communal and private tables. The materials used sound rough--metal, stone and glass along with some fabric--but the restaurant promises "warmth and intimacy" and will celebrate the love of the neighborhood.

Room rates start at $295 for an A1 King room.

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