Only half a block from the Sunset Strip...

Pathway to the villa

We were ready to bust, we were so excited to be in Hollywood. And we were star struck! Within minutes of checking into the Sunset Marquis, 1200 ALto Loma in W. Hollywood, California, Ryan Reynolds (star of Green Lantern) walked into the lobby to meet some friends. The Sunset Marquis’ motto is “If we were any more Hollywood, our pool would be shallow at both ends.” What a gracious, comfortable, contemporary hotel.

I won this stay in a 1-bedroom villa at the Sunset Marquis from PureWow.com and LuxuryLink.com.

I could get used to this...

My high school friend, Jimmy, showed up with a bottle of wine from his friend’s winery, to welcome us and catch up…it’s been 20 years since we’ve seen each other!  Our friendship has definitely stood the test of time!