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By VGP Blogger, Rachel B<\/em><\/h3>\n

I recently spent 10 nights at the Hotel Wilshire, a Kimpton Hotel in Los Angeles. I mostly chose this hotel because it was close by to where I needed to work and I always find that Kimptons are consistent and “cool”. I figured I may as well opt for chic spot when working in LA!<\/p>\n

My room at the Wilshire was relatively small, which I would expect for LA, but was clean, simple and minimalistic in true Kimpton style. I didn’t feel cramped on my extended trip, but maybe that is just because I don’t mind a studio apartment feel in a hotel room.\u00a0 My favorites of the room were that the shower was large and luxurious and the view of the Hollywood Hills from my 6th<\/sup>\u00a0floor was great.<\/p>\n

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My only complaint was that though there was a thermostat in my room, it didn’t seem to be working so I called down to the front desk each night to kick on the AC. It was a pain, but the room usually cooled down within a half hour. The valet at the hotel was also $32 a day, which is somewhat steep for the area. The hotel front desk staff was very cheery and helpful.<\/p>\n

The Kimpton perks of the hotel included coffee and tea in the morning (many kinds of tea and soy milk- yea!), free wine reception from 5-6, and bike and yoga mat rentals.\u00a0 I was staying at the Wilshire for business, so I didn’t mind that the hotel isn’t in the best location. There are number of businesses and 9-5 type coffee and lunch places in the area, but otherwise you’ll need to drive to nearby West Hollywood for most food options. It’s about a mile to West 3rd, Sunset Blvd. or the Grove for many food and shopping options so in typical beautiful LA weather walking is completely do able.<\/p>\n

The wow factor at the Hotel Wilshire is its rooftop pool and restaurant, The Roof on Wilshire. The view of the Hollywood hills is just breathtaking and I sat up there for a light meal, glass of wine, or breakfast at every chance I could get. The menu by Chef Eric Greenspan, the Food Network’s Iron Chef in 2010, is fresh, healthy (if you choose) and innovative. For breakfast, I opted for the egg white scramble with kale, squash, avocado and siracha. For a warmer sunset meal, I had a refreshing cocktail and the tuna tartar Nori nachos. On a chilly night, I sat under a heater and had a smooth glass of pinot noir and the curry cauliflower Riesling steamed mussels.<\/p>\n

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