HOTELS FOR PRODUCTION TEAMS - NEW YORK AND CALIFORNIA Apr 2008

Set in the heart of Manhattan's SoHo District, 60 Thompson is a classically understated, luxury-driven lifestyle hotel.

The 100-room property, designed by famed SoHo-based designer Thomas O'Brien, includes the highly acclaimed Kittichai restaurant, the stylish and cosy Thom Bar, and the breathtaking 'guests and members-only' rooftop lounge bar, A60.

60 Thompson reflects the rhythms of metropolitan New York, translated into an experience of intimate glamour.

The play of light versus dark makes each area of the hotel a model of chic, sexy, and simple restraint. Its furnishings and amenities provide indulgent comfort and reflect the modern style and needs of its guests.

A sophisticated urban hideaway, Avalon Hotel is ideally situated in a quiet residential slip of Beverly Hills, adjacent to hip boutiques, fine restaurants and distinguished art galleries.

Avalon Hotel features 84 rooms, suites and penthouse studios with an array of spaces, floor plans and views. The hotel, designed in entirety by Kelly Wearstler, offers guests a home away from home that echoes the relaxed 'patio lifestyle' of mid-20th-century Southern California.

Abundant meeting space is available in Avalon's conference room, accommodating up to 22 guests conference-style, or up to 40 guests theatre-style. The intimate Penthouse Terrace, with its rooftop views and garden setting, is ideal for receptions and cocktail parties. Avalon's award winning Blue on Blue restaurant features modern American gourmet cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere, with poolside tables, cushioned benches and semi-private cabanas.

For reservations or more information visit the hotel's website, or call +1 800 670 6183.

Hollywood glamour meets European elegance at the newly redesigned Sofitel LA - a radical reinvention of urban design and metropolitan living. Nestled between Beverly Hills and West Hollywood, the hotel is only steps away from world class shopping and pulsing nightspots. A favourite destination of the city's elite, this Beverly Hills Los Angeles hotel will lavish you with unmatched services in a magnificent setting.

Teeming with wondrous sights, sounds, and sensations, the rooms at Sofitel LA signify a break from the ordinary. Pamper yourself with rejuvenating treatments at Le Spa at Sofitel. See and be seen at Rande Gerber's new Stone Rose Lounge. Marvel at the menus at Simon LA, the creations of celebrity chef Kerry Simon.

Contact Nicole Vaziri for special production promotions on +1 310 358 3911. Be sure to mention "Production Paradise".

Just steps from the blue Pacific Ocean in one of Los Angeles' most prestigious neighbourhoods, The Oceana Santa Monica is now open after a multi-million dollar complete makeover. The hotel has been elevated to a superior level of luxury while retaining the same warmth and integrity that has delighted guests since its introduction.

A third of the hotel's 70 luxurious suites provide breathtaking ocean views, and all offer the height of indulgence; from the spacious room size to the many custom designed elements, including multiple high definition plasma screens, bedside ipod/MP3 docking stations, premium bath essentials and fully stocked minibars. Each room has its own semi-private work space that includes a fully functional executive working desk and complimentary high speed internet access with wireless capabilities.

The hotel's cuisine is no exception to the overall luxury experience. Overseen by world renowned Restaurateur and Hotelier Jonathan Morr, guests can "enchant their taste pallets" with tantalising menus incorporating the most decadent ingredients. An extensive international wine list is also available.

From organising private workouts with top class trainers to soothing massages and beauty treatments, the hotel's well connected concierges, personnel and highly skilled housekeeping team are available to afford each guest the most comfortable stay.

The Pod Hotel is a small gem in a very big city. Designed for the traveller who is budget-minded yet style-conscious, the first Pod Hotel in the US opened in January, 2007, in the heart of New York City on East 51st Street.

The hotel features low-cost rates, an interactive guest blog, an indoor/outdoor garden café, rooftop deck, and online concierge. A simplistic, yet clever use of space - inspired by mass transit's streamlined design approach and fuss-free functionality - is the driving force behind The Pod Hotel's concept.

The 347 futuristic "Pod" guest rooms are well equipped for the savvy traveller, featuring 21st Century must-haves such as iPod docking stations, free Wi-Fi and LCD flat-screen TVs. The hotel's prime Midtown Manhattan location is a short walk away from the Rockefeller Center, United Nations, Bloomingdale's, Patrick's Cathedral, Saks Fifth Avenue, major shopping areas, a variety of bars and restaurants, and public transportation.

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and only minutes away from great shopping and nightlife, the Viceroy Santa Monica is a glamorous urban retreat designed by taste-maker Kelly Wearstler. Each of the Viceroy Santa Monica's 162 guestrooms and sumptuous suites exudes a level of sophistication and chic style that is unique to the Santa Monica hotel landscape.

Two refreshing plunge pools are located in the hotel's outdoor garden. A poolside sundeck is adorned with comfortable chaises, and private cabanas offer guests an escape from the sun. After a picture-perfect L.A. sunset, the Viceroy's cabanas become some of the hottest seats in town for cocktail sipping and celebrity spotting.

The modern American Whist restaurant showcases chef Warren Schwartz's culinary savvy. Cameo Bar, a chic and spirited hot-spot, provides an extensive yet elegant selection of imported and Californian wines, along with signature cocktails to entice conversation.

For reservations or more information call 001(866) 891 0947, or visit the website.

Stacey Horn Bostel, Sales Manager: 001 (310) 837 2400.