What to expect from a stay at the newly opened Dream Hollywood!

THE WHERE

Located on the buzzing corner of Selma Avenue and N. Cahuenga Blvd. in Hollywood resides, officially as of July 12th, Dream Hollywood, the first L.A. property from the Dream Hotel Group, a hotel brand and management company with properties in New York, Thailand and Miami. This hotel is a modern oasis in the midst of LaLa Land; a California Dream come true.

THE ROOMS

The interiors are designed by the award-winning architecture firm Rockwell Group and pay homage to Los Angeles’ iconic mid-century modern architecture, balanced by garden inspired elements, plush upholstery and more, creating the perfect blend of hyper-chic and comfortable. The building’s unique façade is designed by LA-based Killefer Flammang Architects. The hotel features 178 guest rooms and suites, including an 1,800-square-foot Guest House suite with private screening room and 360-degree views, a stunning indoor-outdoor double-height lobby with retractable Nana Walls, a sweeping 11,000 sq. ft. rooftop pool, restaurant and lounge with unforgettable views of the Hollywood Hills and Los Angeles skyline. Each room features luxurious black walnut finishes, a cozy sitting area, spectacular views of Hollywood Hills and downtown Los Angeles, rainfall showers, C.O. Bigelow amenities and state-of-the-art technology, including a bedside Apple iPad and complimentary Wi-fi.

THE GYM

If you’re  any kind of fitness enthusiast at all, you’ve heard of celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson, celebrity trainer to the likes of Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez. At his super-cool branded fitness center at the Dream, you’ll find state of the art aerobic equipment, a full range of weights, fitness bikes and Avanti Cardiogym C6 machines. It’s the perfect place to get a one of a kind health and wellness experience, personally designed by the man who trains some of the world’s biggest stars (and come completes with gratis Propel water… bonus!).

THE NIGHTLIFE

There is not one, not two, but five restaurants at the Dream, and all have a hefty celebrity following. In fact, on any given night you should expect to see Chris Evans, a Kardashian, Jamie Foxx and more milling about the hallowed halls of The Highlight Room, Beauty & Essex, TAO, Avenue and Luchini Pizzeria. At The Highlight Room, guests should expect to find a luxe 11,000-square-foot outdoor rooftop, lounge, pool and grill set high above Hollywood with unparalleled aerial views of the famed Hollywood sign and the Los Angeles skyline. The Highlight Room’s chic, modern sundeck is the ideal destination to relax by the pool on plush loungers or in luxurious private cabanas, while enjoying a light menu and handcrafted refreshments. The restaurant will serve guests signature drinks and freshly prepared Californian fare from breakfast until mid-day. At sundown, it transforms into a too-cool-for-school rooftop bar and lounge. Then there’s TAO. Drawing strong inspiration from TAO Downtown in New York, the eatery’s L.A. outpost is a dynamic 300 seat restaurant and lounge, complete with four private dining rooms and a large bar. A grand staircase connects TAO’s two levels of seating, creating the ultimate platform to see and be seen. The menu, developed by Chef/Partner Ralph Scamardella, features a diverse menu of Asian-inspired specialties, focusing on Chinese, Japanese and Thai techniques and ingredients. At the third location of Beauty & Essex, which covers 10,000 square feet on North Cahuenga Boulevard, expect to find a maze where each room is different from the next., including a double-height main dining room with a 20-foot oval skylight and an opulent private dining room. Enter through the secret pawn shop and travel inside to discover Chef/Partner Chris Santos’ signature multi-ethnic dishes, including awesome tuna poke wonton tacos, jewels on toast and truffle mac ‘n cheese. There’s Avenue, a monolithic nightclub, and—last but not least—Luchini Pizzeria & Bar, a more casual concept that offers ‘by-the-slice’ pizzeria with a sleek design, comfortable seating, and a full bar.

 THE EXTRAS

There’s a lot to love about the Dream, including its house cars. The all-new Lincoln Continental and the Lincoln Navigator will be accessible between 8 AM – 8 PM, based on availability.  Lincoln Black Label members will receive exclusive privileges including a preferential rate, exclusive dining reservations and 24/7 access to a Dream Hollywood concierge when booking at the property. On site, there are also custom bicycles for rental as well as pet-friendly rooms so that Fido can live the dream, too.

THE VERDICT

Dream Hollywood = a dream come true.

6417 Selma Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028

All photos courtesy of Emily Andrews Photography