It’s been one-year for Car Free LA – an eco-tourism initiative designed by The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board that has a bunch of free events centered around exploring Los Angeles. To celebrate, L.A. Tourism has partnered with nine hotels across the city to bring you spring and summer travel packages inspired by the Car Free L.A. program.
Kimpton’s The Hotel Wilshire and Hotel Palomar Los Angeles – Westwood
The Hotel Wilshire is located minutes from Beverly Hills and Museum Row and has amazing views of the Hollywood Hills from its rooftop pool and lounge. The Hotel Wilshire’s sister property, Hotel Palomar Los Angeles–Westwood right by Westwood Village. Their ‘Car-Free, Carefree!’ package includes: a pedometer, two bottles of water, a healthy snack and sunscreen, car-free map of the neighborhood, complimentary valet parking, and If you show the front desk that you walked at least 10,000/day with the pedometer, you will receive a special code for 20% off of room rate during their next stay. Available through October 31, 2014. Starting Rates: Hotel Wilshire $299/night + tax; Hotel Palomar LA: $259/night + tax
Hotel Angeleno
Located between Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and UCLA, Hotel Angeleno invites you to book the ‘LA Our Way’ package that includes museum madness tours, a ‘how-to bar hop’ tip sheet, fanny pack with sunglasses, bottled water, protein bar and sunscreen, power breakfast at West Restaurant & Lounge, and complimentary shuttle service within three miles. Plus, the hotel will donate 5% of every package booked to the annual Lynne Cohen Foundation Kickin’ Cancer Run/Walk. Available now through December 30, 2014; blackout dates apply, advanced reservations necessary. Starting Rates: $269/night + tax
Hilton Universal
Located steps away from Universal Studios Hollywood, their Car-Free Getaway’ package includes accommodations for two adults, a pedometer, two bottles of water and a healthy snack. If you present the front desk with 10,000 steps on your pedometer during your stay, you will receive a code for 15% off your next visit. Available now through October 30, 2014. Starting Rates: $169 plus tax.
Chamberlain West Hollywood
Their Urban Eco-Friendly Biking package includes one night stay in an Executive King Suite, arrival amenity will be a Chef’s surprise, two 21 speed high end hybrid road bikes, helmets, safety vests, locks, self-guided tour map of West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Bel Air supplied by Bikes and Hikes LA, plus an additional self-guided tour map to Santa Monica Beach, complimentary glass of wine at the rooftop pool, and complimentary overnight valet parking. Available now through October 31, 2014; book: 310.657.7400, 800.201.9652 or here. Starting Rates: $289/night + tax; based on one night stay.
W Hollywood
Book the ‘Walk of Fame’ package and get a Bliss Fabulous Feet Pedicure, $10 TAP card for the METRO station, and a “Wonderful” room starting from $279. Available now through October 31, 2014; book here or call 877 782 0104 and ask for promo code WLKFAME.
Jamaica Bay Inn
Head to Marina del Rey and get a package that includes 20% off a two-night stay, complimentary daily breakfast for two at the acclaimed Beachside Restaurant & Bar ($50 max daily value), complimentary bottled water, complimentary nightly self parking, one-hour stand up paddle boarding lesson for two, and one day complimentary bicycle rentals for two. Available now through October 31, 2014; reservations must be cancelled 72 hours prior to arrival date to avoid charge of one night room and tax charges. Promo code: CARFREE; Starting Rates: $239/night + tax with a two night minimum.
The Beverly Garland
The package here includes one-night stay in standard accommodations, a walking map of the neighborhood area, welcome amenity water bottle & trail mix, and complimentary shuttle service to METRO line and Universal Studios. Available now through October 31, 2014, based on availability; blackout dates may apply. Starting Rates: $179/night + tax.
Sportsmen’s Lodge Hotel
The Sportsmen’s Lodge have been visited by Katherine Hepburn and Clark Gable. Today, stay here with a package that includes hotel accommodations, an American Breakfast, complimentary bicycle use for the day, and bottle of water. Available now through October 31, 2014 based on availability, blackout dates may apply. Starting Rates: $199 + tax.
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