Events Grid

Known for hosting the Golden Globe Awards ceremony, this high-end hotel at the intersection of Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards is 7 miles from Santa Monica Pier and less than a mile from The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts. Refined rooms feature flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi access, plus minibars. Studios include sitting areas, while suites come with separate living rooms, some of which have fireplaces. Upgraded quarters add balconies or poolside patios. Room service is available. There's a renowned cocktail lounge, and a restaurant next to an outdoor pool, as well as a spa, a fitness center and 66,000 sq feet of event space.