Dear Pennies & Pens,
To quote Left Eye, “You’ve got your hotel, motel, Holiday Inn.” I’m not really sure how that quote relates to this post but it felt right at the time. Lol! Moving right along, as you all know I launched Pen.Point: The Seasoned Traveler series last year to showcase unique travel & hospitality brands. Each brand has products or services that can enhance the lives of readers.
That said, today, I wanted to spotlight a few hotels that are currently on my radar. While I have not stayed at any of these locations, I have done thorough research and I believe they are worth checking out. To keep this post streamlined, I have chosen hotels in L.A., Portland, and Denver.
L.A., Denver, and Portland each have their own vibe and things that make them unique. In essence, I wanted to spotlight hotels that match the aura of the city. Each hotel is unique, artistic, and classic. With no further adieu, I present to you: Pen.Point: The Seasoned Traveler…Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep.
If you’re going to be visiting The City of Angels aka Los Angeles you should check out Sunset Marquis. Sunset Marquis is a luxury hotel in West Hollywood that for the past 50 years has served as a home away from home for actors, comedians, writers, artists, fashion designers, supermodels, and much more. Basically, Sunset Marquis is the hotel that anybody who is anybody stays in. Not too shabby, huh?
So what is about Sunset Marquis that keeps guests coming back for more? It’s a world class destination with luxurious suites and villas, fine dining, tranquil gardens, and a bar.
As it states on the website, “Sunset Marquis is 3.5 acres of Mediterranean oasis nestled on a hill just off The Sunset Strip.” That said, check it out here: Sunset Marquis.
Another option for L.A. is The Line Hotel. The Line is a new Los Angeles hotel collaboration from the Sydell Group (owners of the NoMad in New York) that opened January 1, 2014 in Koreatown.
Housed in an iconic, all-concrete brutalist-style building retaining its original 1964 design, the hotel is the first to draw inspiration from the distinct Korean culture of its surrounding neighborhood.
The Line includes a restaurant by Koreatown’s own Roy Choi (celebrated chef behind Kogi, Chego and A-Frame), nightlife by the Houston Brothers (the duo responsible for prominent LA lounges such as La Descarga and Harvard & Stone).
Additionally, there’s Poketo, a design and lifestyle boutique curated for the discerning traveler. The store stocks everything from apparel, books, magazines, stationary to apothecary items, many of which are exclusive to the store. Interior design was done by Venice-based Sean Knibb (Knibb Design). Check them out here: The Line Hotel.
If you’re visiting Denver sometime soon, consider Hotel Monaco Denver. Hotel Monaco Denver is Denver’s most unique and sophisticated hotel, located in the heart of downtown Denver.
It’s within walking distance of Larimer Square, 16th Street Mall, Colorado Convention Center and Denver’s top sporting complexes, as well as dining and nightlife.
Recently remodeled, this full-service boutique hotel offers a myriad of personal touches such as bold décor with a hint of surprise, a pet-friendly environment, hosted evening wine hour, unique honor bar options and a goldfish for every guest room upon request.
A bold, vibrant and seductive destination that was recently named one of the “Best Hotels in the West” by Condé Nast Traveler, Hotel Monaco Denver is a Green Key Eco-Rated hotel and an ideal for business and leisure travelers alike. Check it out here: Hotel Monaco Denver
If you’re visiting Portland then the locally owned and operated Jupiter Hotel is worth investigating, especially if you’re one of the cool kids! The Jupiter Hotel is a mid-century, renovated motor inn-turned-boutique hotel located in the heart of Portland.
Jupiter Hotel features 80 modern non-smoking guest rooms and 1 spacious suite with king bed and bar for hosting a party for up to 25 guests.
Jupiter offers crisp, minimalist guest rooms. Amenities include: complimentary coffee from local roaster Water Avenue, free wifi throughout the propery, city bikes for rent, computer access, front desk concierge service and Charles Smith Walla Walla Wines, eco-friendly Natura bath products available in all guest rooms.
Check out the hotel here: Jupiter Hotel. You can also view a cool slideshow about the hotel here: http://bit.ly/
And there it is: de la Pen…All Pen Everything. With us, keeping it real never goes wrong.
