The Restaurant at W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills

"The NineThirty restaurant serves New American cuisine, while nightlife impresario Rande Gerber's bar, Whiskey Blue, still packs locals trendsters in on weekend nights"

"Nestled among the residential streets near the UCLA campus, W Los Angeles in Westwood blends luxury and comfort for both locals and visitors alike with its many in-house hotspots such as restaurants Nine Thirty and Whiskey Blue lounge and bar (a happy hour must-try from 5-9pm) as well as The Backyard poolside retreat and the indulgent Bliss Spa"

"A UCLA dorm in its former life, this "sleek" yet "quirky" all-suiter "nestled in a quiet Westwood neighborhood" makes you "feel like a star" with "beds that beckon you to sleep all day" and "luxurious" rooms that "give little hint to the party atmosphere downstairs" in the "jumping" lobby bar and "lovely" bar and restaurant; though critics warn the "staff will ignore you if you don't look good in black", most proclaim the service "excellent" and a stay here "amazing"

"Retreat to this quiet and artful oasis steps from UCLA, where you can find a cabana-lined pool and sleek lounge, two on-site restaurants with regional cuisine, and a spa that serves brownies and champagne post-massage"

"W Hotels are known for their hip decor and party atmosphere, and this one is no different, with a trendy restaurant (STK LA) and a hip lobby bar with a DJ"

"In the back of the hotel is the outdoor oasis The Backyard, which sits adjacent to the pool and serves as the main hotel restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner"

"The poolside bar and restaurant, Backyard, bolsters its snacky Mediterranean menu with pricey cocktails"