Santa Barbara Hotels for Meetings
Stunning Coastal Setting - Historic California CharmWhere wine country and oceanside vibe welcome - festivals, art and music in the streets lead to quaint downtown enclaves; AHR has recently visited four diverse and desirable Meeting Hotels in Santa Barbara. Click photos to enlarge on desktop screens.
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The Hotel Californian
Hilton Santa Barbara Beach Resort
Kimpton Canary Hotel
Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles
Timeless Modernism, Classic Service in L.A.'s New, Vibrant Downtown
September 2018
Last week we had the great pleasure to visit the Westin Bonaventure in Downtown Los Angeles, CA. We toured this iconic hotel - set of many futuristic Hollywood films, with Shannon Loburk - Director of Events at the Federation of State Humanities Councils, Washington, DC . Michael Van Meter showed us recent and future renovation plans that update this amazing venue while maintaining it's unique and dynamic 70's contemporary vibe. The Westin Bonaventure contains 1,358 rooms and 162,000 square feet of super-flexible event space - making it one of Los Angeles's best venues for small and large meetings. We also took the opportunity to tour L.A. with Anna Lee Kim, who showed us additional and diverse, culturally-oriented meeting venues and hot spots in the DTLA area. For even more fun, we checked out popular restaurant/bakery Bottega Louie and the OUE SkySpace / observation deck on the top of the 70th floor of the iconic U.S. Bank Tower. Shannon Loburk and Ron Robertson, President of AHR Site Selection Solution slid down the one-story glass slide perched at the top of the skyscraper - overlooking LA and beyond as far as the Pacific Ocean. Overall, it was an exciting and informative site visit while getting caught up on the vibrancy and exciting future of the the new DTLA. |
The prime DTLA location of the Westin Bonavanture Hotel and Suites.
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The Rowan Palm Springs
2018 Condé Nast Award Winner in a Jet Set, Mod City
April 2018
We had the great pleasure to visit the The Rowan Palm Springs by Kimpton Hotels. Luckily for us, The Rowan is just blocks away from AHR Site Selection Solution office in Downtown Palm Springs, CA. Just today it's been announced that The Rowan has been selected by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the 102 best new hotels in the world - "The Hot List" and one of 10 in California. It's easy to see why - with it's stunning desert, mountain and city views, chic contemporary architecture, lively Heart of Downtown Palm Springs location, restaurants, bars (including rooftop with pool) - the Rowan definitely feels like a world-class hotel. Whether you're in from nearby LA or elsewhere in the world, the Rowan Palm Springs is a spectacular destination in itself. |
Grande Colonial - La Jolla
Setting, Historic Charm, Service
April 2018
The Grande Colonial is truly a one of a kind, charming historic hotel in one of California's most elite coastal towns. It's seaside La Jolla location, with amazing seaside vistas and abundant sea life is minutes away by foot, with many rooms enjoying an ocean view. The ornate details of the 1913 architecture are something that no new hotel could hope to offer today - giving it an authentic Grande vibe. Just outside the hotel's entrance: excellent and important art galleries and popular restaurants for all price points. Numerous jewelers and real estate offices selling multi-million dollar homes offer a clue as to the elite, yet warm and approachable reputation of this area. |
The spectacular coast of La Jolla is truly breathtaking, and a perfect reason to book your group meeting at the Grande Colonial - minutes by foot from coastal trails, tidal pools, seals and pelicans.
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JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa:
Setting, Service, Location, Design.March 2018
The JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa is one of the most spectacular Hotel and Resorts ever; with it's relaxing seaside location, stunning contemporary architecture, lush yet minimalistic zen-inspired grounds, privacy and excellent service - It's easy to see why. March is a perfect time of the year for weather and relaxation. See more below... |
Arriving
Exploring
The Sea of Cortez
The Grounds
The Spa
Evening
These beautiful photos of the JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort and Spa are just a taste of what it's like to be there. What they can't show is the incredible service of the sweet staff, who is always more than willing to find a way to make your stay more comfortable and welcoming.