CHILL RETURNS! W LOS ANGELES- WESTWOOD ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL DEBUT OF CHILL

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CHILL RETURNS!
W LOS ANGELES- WESTWOOD ANNOUNCES
SECOND ANNUAL DEBUT OF CHILL
Bundle up and take a spin on “CHILL”, the coolest skate rink this season

LOS ANGELES, CA — August 26, 2010— This winter, for the 2nd year in a row, W Los Angeles -Westwood will transform their world-renowned WET pool deck into a winter getaway complete with a hybrid ice skating rink called “CHILL”. Starting November 19, 2010 thru January 2, 2011, guests can escape to “W’s winter playground” experience and retreat right in their own backyard.

W Los Angeles - Westwood will be bringing the magic of the holidays to locals and hotel guests alike in a fun and flirty surrounding. This season, CHILL will be filled with more holiday cheer as the 1,300 square foot hybrid-ice rink, an environmentally sound alternative to an ice rink will be set amidst a backdrop of hundreds of twinkling lights, lavish winter décor and snow fall every hour. While admiring the skaters go ‘round, guests can snuggle up with loved ones in a W blanket while lounging rink-side on Fatboy® furniture or keep warm in one of our cozy cabanas. More exciting new surprises are in store for this season including lessons and performances every Saturday by BH Skating Park’s Cabaret Ice Theater and all skaters will be entered into a weekly drawing to win a one-night stay at The Westin Monache Resort in Mammoth, California plus two lift tickets to Mammoth Mountain Ski Area.

“We are excited to bring something special during the holidays for visiting guests and our local community that will create lasting memories," says Ren Hirose, General Manager of W Los Angeles – Westwood. "We look forward to another outstanding holiday season and are delighted to host a ‘winter wonderland' for all ages to enjoy."

The Backyard’s “Snowy Snack Bar” will offer winter bites complete with warm comfort foods such as Roasted cauliflower soup with truffle oil, Grilled cheese bites dipped in creamy roasted tomato sauce, Chocolate waffles in crème anglaise and warm house made vanilla bean Doughnut holes. Get into the spirit of the holidays by decorating your own gingerbread men or holiday cupcakes while enjoying yummy winter cocktail favorites such as Milk & Honey made with Benedictine milk and cinnamon or a Frostini made with peppermint Schnapps and Bailey’s.

Inside, the hotel’s NINETHIRTY restaurant will offer a full menu and serve as the lodge for those who want to come in from cold.

Open November 19, 2010 thru January 2, 2011, every Monday through Friday (3pm- 10pm) and Saturday and Sunday (10am- 10pm). Skaters can relive childhood memories and create new ones as they take a spin on the season’s coolest rink filled with holiday cheer. The cost is $10 per guest for a full hour of skating which includes rental of skates. Guests can bring their own skates as well and reservations are not required. CHILL is available for corporate events and private parties. More information is available at www.whotels.com/LASkateRink.

To heat things up, W Los Angeles offers an “Ice Skate, You Skate, We All Skate” room package. Complete with a Wonderful Room, two tickets to CHILL and two delicious winter cocktails, the “Ice Skate, You Skate, We All Skate” package is available at W Los Angeles-Westwood. Ten percent of proceeds from this package will benefit the Children’s Action Network. For more information, visit www.whotels.com/losangelesoffers.

ABOUT W LOS ANGELES - WESTWOOD
A stylish contemporary escape in the heart of Westwood, W Los Angeles - Westwood is a sanctuary within the bustling city. Located on two acres of lush landscaping, this modern oasis offers 258 one- and two-bedroom Thom Filicia-designed suites, more than 4,000 square feet of meeting space, state-of-the-art technology and world-class service. At W Los Angeles, guests can enjoy the ultimate W lifestyle: dine at critically acclaimed restaurant NINETHIRTY; indulge in cool, sophisticated nightlife at Whiskey Blue; relax poolside in a private cabana while enjoying cuisine from poolside bistro, The Backyard, and enjoy ‘BIP’ status with poolside blissages with bliss® los angeles. Centrally located within minutes from Beverly Hills/Rodeo Drive, Hollywood, and the coastline, W Los Angeles enjoys a prime location in beautiful Westwood Village offering easy access to key interest points such as UCLA, the Armand Hammer Museum and the Geffen Playhouse. For more information on W Los Angeles-Westwood, please call (310) 208-8765 or visit www.wlosangeles.com.

ABOUT WESTIN MONACHE RESORT MAMMOTH
The 230-condominium Westin Monache Resort is Mammoth’s most luxurious full service resort property with an ideal location in The Village at Mammoth and adjacent to the Village Gondola, providing direct access to Mammoth Mountain, one of the top three most visited ski areas in the U.S. Among its many amenities, The Westin Monache Resort features panoramic mountain views, a full service restaurant, ski valet and rental, and fitness facilities. The property was chosen as one of the world’s best hotels on Expedia® Insiders’ Select™ List and also has remained Mammoth’s number one rated resort by Trip Advisor since July 2008.

ABOUT FATBOY® USA
Fatboy® the original has been challenging the concepts of lifestyle product since 2002, when it set out to create the perfect lounge chair— designed for fashion, for comfort, and tailored for an unmatched lounging experience. Fatboy enjoys looking at the world as a diorama, viewing all the world’s splendors from different perspectives with a positive attitude. We get inspired and joyful by playing with the scale of things and simultaneously putting things in perspective. Today, the original oversized beanbag brings energizing comfort and smiles to people in over sixty countries worldwide. Fatboy has elevated the lounge chair from basic to fashion-forward including a wide range of colors, fabrics and styles in both indoor and outdoor options. Simultaneously, Fatboy is broadening its horizons this fall to offer a collection of fashion tees and accessories all designed and inspired with the Fatboy lifestyle in mind, which is a delicious mix of sympathy, tolerance, openness, humor and of course, all while chillaxin! Wrap yourself in the Fatboy experience and share the joy. www.fatboyusa.com
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