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

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  Site Where: 8462 W. Sunset Blvd. [map], West Hollywood, CA, United States, 90069
March 9, 2011 at 8:46 AM | by | Comments (0)

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 The Grafton on Sunset, just a few short paces from the Sunset Tower where the legendary Vanity Fair party takes place.

We popped into the hotel over Oscar weekend to visit a friend and this is what the pool scene was like. Pretty quiet huh?

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Good Luck Trying To Crash The Sunset Tower Hotel Oscar Bash

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  Site Where: 8358 Sunset Blvd. [map], West Hollywood, CA, United States, 90069
March 1, 2011 at 12:06 PM | by | Comments (0)

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.

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

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  Site Where: 8358 Sunset Blvd. [map], West Hollywood, CA, United States, 90069
February 28, 2011 at 8:31 AM | by | Comment (1)

Everyone's still buzzing about last night's Oscars, 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: Justin Bieber 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 St. Regis Monarch Beach, as documented by some totally overwhelmed fans. 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 of the hotel.

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

February 24, 2011 at 9:06 AM | by | Comments (0)

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.

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

February 22, 2011 at 10:36 AM | by | Comments (0)

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.

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D.C.'s the Jefferson Shakes Up Oscar-Inspired Cocktails

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  Site Where: 1200 16th St. NW [map], Washington D.C. , United States, 20036
February 18, 2011 at 11:36 AM | by | Comments (0)

Black & White margarita

If you want to toast the Oscars, head down to the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, D.C. Not only will the hotel's Quill lounge screen the Academy Awards, it also will serve up some special cocktails inspired by the Best Picture nominees.

While you pick out the star who will join swan-wearing Bjork and flower-boobied Charlize Theron in the Worst Dressed Hall of Fame, sip on libations like the Black Swan-inspired Black & White margarita—three muddled lime wedges, two teaspoons of white sugar, a half ounce of Cointreau, 1.25 ounces of white tequila, a half ounce of house-made aloe vera juice, and double-salt rim of black Hawaiian salt and thyme-lemongrass-infused salt.

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Going to the Oscars? These Three L.A. Hotels Have Rooms Under $200

February 14, 2011 at 8:36 AM | by | Comments (0)

Now that the boring Grammys are over, it means the mother of all award shows is coming, the Oscars. If you film and fashion buffs plan on attending the 83rd annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre to see the stars in person, you better reserve a hotel now, since the ceremony is less than two weeks away. We found some hotels that still have rooms available for under $200 so you can put the money toward your hot Oscars outfit.

Check out our three hotel picks after the jump.

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The King's Speech Crew Go For The Hotel Big Guns In the Pre-Oscar Campaign

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  Site Where: 8221 W Sunset Blvd. [map], West Hollywood, LA, United States, 90046
February 10, 2011 at 2:01 PM | by | Comments (0)

The cast and crew of the award-grabbing Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush flick are checking into big-name hotels on both coasts to build buzz ahead of the Oscars on February 27, where the film is up for a jaw-dropping 12 awards.

First up this week was a fete at the Chateau Marmont that predictably drew a giant roster of stars, including co-stars Firth and Rush. Director Tom Hooper and money man Harvey Weinstein were also on hand—along with Renee Zellweger, Quentin Tarantino, Michelle Williams and Jeremy Piven, according to The Daily. Apparently, James Franco was also in the house but not at the party.

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A Robber Makes Off With His Own Oscar Swag in Beverly Hills

March 8, 2010 at 4:02 PM | by | Comment (1)

We thought security was supposed to be heightened around Los Angeles hotels during Oscar season but with the likes of Katie Price running in and out of the Chateau Marmont and this new report of a burglary at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills, things must have been a little off.

According to Page Six, Pepe Fanjul, the Cuban-born sugar baron who is one of the world's richest men was staying at the hotel in a suite with his wife. But on Friday night, a robber posing as a hotel worker entered their suite and stole the wife's bank account precious jewelry.

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Giuliana Rancic Dishes on Her Favorite Hotel Amenity

Where: 6250 Hollywood Boulevard [map], Hollywood, CA, United States, 90028
March 8, 2010 at 9:30 AM | by | Comment (1)

As we told you on Friday, Drai's Hollywood, the nightclub atop the W Hollywood would open its doors on Oscars night for an E! after-party to be attended by the likes of Ryan Seacrest, Luke Wilson, Nia Vardolos and Sean William Scott.

We were clever (fortunate?) enough to obtain an invite where we staked out the red carpet. But while we somehow missed the last three promised celebs on the list, we were graced with the presence of the ultra-friendly Giuliana Rancic who graciously answered our question regarding what she looked for in hotel amenities.

And we were happy to hear that Giuliana was our kind of woman--more after the techie side of amenities but also with a little pampering thrown in. Here's what she had to say about her favorite hotel amenity and her recent hotel stay in Las Vegas.

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Of All The People to Show Up at The Chateau on The Eve of The Oscars

March 5, 2010 at 4:31 PM | by | Comments (0)

It had to be Katie Price aka Jordan, the British version of Pamela Anderson with a bit of Britney in her crazy phase thrown in. The celebrity whose famous for being famous showed up at the esteemed Chateau Marmont last night to have dinner with some friends.

We must assume that the likes of Katie Price was only let into the hotel because Oscar weekend hadn't officially started. But now it has. We expect only top-notch, A-list celebs to be parading through this weekend.

But elsewhere in Los Angeles, other hotels are getting in on the Oscars action with viewing parties and signature cocktails. The Standard on Sunset has put together some cinematic cocktails such as the Pandoran Punch made with orange rum and blue curacao and the Mile High Club (attn: Clooney) made with French vanilla kahlua and patron coffee. (Both drinks are $12.)

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Drai's at W Hollywood to Open On Sunday Night for The Oscars

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  Site Where: 6250 Hollywood Boulevard [map], Hollywood, CA, United States, 90028
March 5, 2010 at 12:20 PM | by | Comments (0)

The W Hollywood has opened its guestrooms and its Delphine restaurant but the most anticipated piece of the hotel, Drai's Hollywood, a rooftop nightclub and restaurant, has been kept under wraps for over a month.

That should change on Sunday. The club will open for an exclusive Oscars viewing and after-party with expected celeb guests to include Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson, the man who 100 jobs aka Ryan Seacrest, Twilight's Kellan Lutz, AT&T spokesman Luke Wilson, funnywoman Nia Vardalos along with a host of other actors like Debia Mazar, Sean William Scott, Kate Walsh, Jason Ritter and Jamie Kennedy.

And we can't forget about reality TV celebs! Kelly Osbourne and Kristin Cavallari are also on the guest list. DJ-ing the party will be Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte (and Nicole Richie) as well as DJ Vice.

Meanwhile, the club will officially open to the public on Thursday, March 11th and hotel guests will have priority entrance.

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