Celebrate the 95th Academy Awards with these festive hotel packages, red-carpet beauty treatments, film exhibits and Oscar viewing fetes.
SEE
The Academy Museum and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have a slate of public Oscar Week events leading up to the awards on March 12. Purchase general admission to the museum, and catch film screenings of all the nominated shorts, plus panel talks with Oscar-nominated fixlmmakers celebrating this year’s nominees in categories including documentary feature, international feature, and makeup and hairstyling in the David Geffen Theater. Then, from 3 to 10 on Oscar night, the Academy Museum will host its second annual Oscars Night Viewing Party—where guests will get a taste of Hollywood glam by walking the red carpet, enjoying food and signature cocktails, shopping with a discount at the Academy Museum Store (for items like the new Lego Oscar statuette from artist Nathan Sawaya) and watching the telecast livestream on ABC throughout the museum. Miracle Mile, academymuseum.org
Cruella costumes by Jenny Beavan at FIDM Museum’s 2022 Art of Costume Design in Film exhibit. PHOTO: BY ALEX J. BERLINER/ABIMAGES
Admire costumes from over 20 popular 2022 films—including ones by 2023 Academy Award nominees—at the FIDM Museum’s annual Art of Costume Design in Film exhibit, which has been running for over 30 years. The exclusive showcase of costume work in the period, sci-fi/fantasy and contemporary genres will be open from March 7 to May 6. Downtown L.A., fidmmuseum.org
The Hollywood Roosevelt will host its annual Oscar party PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT
Don black-tie attire and watch the big show on a theater-size LED viewing screen at The Hollywood Roosevelt’s annual Oscar party. First, enjoy cocktails in the historic lobby with decor inspired by the film Cocoanut Grove. Then, feast on a four-course dinner in the iconic Blossom Ballroom, where the first Academy Awards were held in 1929. Afterward, dance the night away at an afterparty with a live band. Hollywood, thehollywoodroosevelt.com
The newly renovated Penthouse Suite at the Beverly Wilshire features a state-of-the-art media room PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
STAY
Screen the year’s biggest films in style by booking the newly renovated Penthouse Suite at the Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel. In addition to a wraparound terrace with breathtaking views, the lavish three-bedroom abode comes with a state-of-the-art media room—featuring a built-in entertainment unit with concealed rope lighting; a 75-inch flat-screen TV; and Crestron technology that remotely controls the media and sound system, lighting and curtains. When you’re hungry, the suite’s long dining room and adjoining show kitchen are perfect for snacks.Beverly Hills, fourseasons.com/beverlywilshire
The Lights, Camera, Century Plaza! package at Fairmont Century Plaza includes a Red Carpet Radiance facial PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
The official hotel partner of the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards on March 4, Hotel Casa del Mar in Santa Monica has a package for guests attending the show—or who just want to get in the “spirit.” A limited-time package available through March 31 includes in-room access to exclusive Film Independent content, a food and beverage credit, a selection of the chef’s favorite binge-watching snacks and more. Santa Monica, hotelcasadelmar.com
EAT AND DRINK
Surrounded by film studio ranches once populated by Hollywood stars, Burbank’s Hotel Amarano is still in close proximity to industry folks at Warner Bros. Pictures, The Walt Disney Studios and The Burbank Studios. To match its Hollywood-glam decor, for awards season, the luxury boutique hotel’s FYC Bar + Kitchen has introduced a Tár film-inspired TAR-tini—made with Chandon Blanc de Pinot Noir, Hendrick’s Gin, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup—served in a glass lined with gold sprinkle shavings, of course. Burbank, hotelamarano.com
The We’re Gonna Need a Bigg er Boat cocktail at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
Iconic films through the decades inspired three new drinks at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE’s Th e Mixing Room at Glance Lobby Bar. The Instagram-worthy cocktails include the Kung Fu Pandan, made with Roku Gin and pandan, and We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat—a coconut-washed Grey Goose vodka concoction served Jaws-style, in a shark mouth mug. Downtown L.A., marriott.com
Those watching the show at home should pick up an Oscar Viewing Party Kit from the Academy Museum Store. In addition to cutout Oscar statuettes, a banner, metal swizzle sticks, confetti and a ballot, Oscar ice cube trays and custom exclusive Eatable popcorn inspired by Champagne will also be available. Miracle Mile, academymuseum.org
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Los Angeles offers treatments for awards-goers PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
PRIMP
Fairmont Century Plaza is rolling out the red carpet for guests with a Lights, Camera, Century Plaza! package. Check in to your accommodation of choice, then head over to Fairmont Spa’s Dr. Rita Rakus Clinic for a 60-minute Red Carpet Radiance facial—which improves the lips and eye contour lines, and visibly reduces wrinkles. Afterward, pop over to neighboring Westfield Century City for a personal styling appointment. For nourishment, a food and beverage credit at the hotel’s Lumiere Brasserie is also included. Century City, fairmontcenturyplaza.com
Get red-carpet ready at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Los Angeles, which has a number of treatments designed for awards-goers. In the elegant space inspired by the glamour of Hollywood’s Golden Age, guests can enjoy services such as the 80-minute hydrating Red Carpet Radiance facial, or the 80-minute Champagne and Shimmer body treatment—which leaves skin glowing from Champagne seeds, oils and a dusting of 24K gold powder. Downtown L.A., ritzcarlton.com
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