Celebrity Sanctuary
Los Angeles’s Hyatt Regency Century Plaza is located on Avenue of the Stars—and that couldn’t be more accurate. Presidents and celebrities galore have checked into the hotel, and sitcom stars regularly work out at the on-premises Equinox Fitness Club + Spa. Popular television shows (like Emmy-winning “Modern Family”) have filmed on the hotel’s property while Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes shopped for hours at the within-walking-distance Westfield Century City Shopping Center. If there wasn’t already enough A-list allure in these parts, the towering resort is neighboring Fox Studios and Creative Artists Agency. Who hasn’t heard CAA mentioned during Oscar speeches?
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza has to be pretty plush to accommodate so much star power. The hotel houses more than 700 rooms and suites, including the regal Regency Club room. The Regency Club, located on the first floor of the hotel, offers complimentary snacks and drinks throughout the day, while the room is decked with a clean, warm palette and top-notch touches (some suites have multiple bathrooms, private lanais and more). Throughout the hallways, artwork-adorned walls make the walk to the room most enjoyable.
If you can bear leaving your world-class accommodations, Breeze, the signature restaurant, dishes out fresh California cuisine. During the lunch hour, executives from the surrounding buildings can be seen having power lunches. At this time, Breeze also offers a sushi bar. X bar is a busy, people-watching spot come nighttime and dishes out great cocktails and small
plates in an urban-inspired atmosphere.
For a little r-n-r, the Equinox Spa offers tempting treatments from expert therapists. Plus, the resort has a breathtaking pool area surrounded by lounge chairs and private cabanas. For a little greenery, near the pool area is a large patch of grass where little ones can play catch while moms and dads soak up some sun.
To work on that bikini bod, Equinox’s fitness center has top-of-the-line exercise equipment. Just don’t get star-struck while stepping off the treadmill—you might spot a famous face or two at this exclusive club.
