Luxury Travel Advisor - July 2008 - (Page 14) third member of the Edward Thomas Collection of Hotels. This property, also a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, provides a sea resort ambiance that hearkens back to the 1920s and 30s, and how could it not? Its front doors open right onto the Santa Monica Beach Promenade. What’s fun about the Lobby Lounge at Shutters, aside from its always-burning fireplaces and attentive service from staff, is that celebrities can often be seen there perusing their scripts or engaging in a business discussion over a glass of wine. That’s because unlike many of the properties in and around L.A., Shutters owns the driveway that serves as the lead-in to its main entrance, which makes it tough for the paparazzi to get past the many hotel attendants manning the scene. Shutters is run by the very dynamic Gregory Day; you will know him from his 13-year stint at Fairmont, where he held executive positions in Toronto, New Orleans and San Francisco. The hotel is home to the newly opened One Pico, which boasts an amazing wine list and a menu of seasonal American fare, which was created by Chef Michael Reardon, the Edward Thomas Collection’s corporate chef. We enjoyed the “Shutters Sunrise Facial” at the very chic One, the Spa at Shutters on the Beach, which was provided by Dijana, a most talented esthetician. Contact Katy Zia, spa director (kzia@shuttersonthe beach.com; 310-586-1787) to set up an appointment. Be sure to end your client’s seaside vacation on an up note by reserving a seamless ride back to the airport via Integrated Transportation Services, which provides a high level of service in new luxury vehicles (310-581-5533). Both Shutters and Casa del Mar also provide gourmet “Food for Flight” packages that can be ordered ahead of time for those flying back home. THE NEW FERRIS WHEEL on the Santa Monica Pier is 90 feet high and uses solar panels for its power. Photo by Ruthanne Terrero
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