

There’s an Alfred’s Coffee and Alfred’s Tea Room on Melrose. And this time, since I was living so close to it, I went every single day.

Call me basic, but I end up going to Alfred’s every single time I’m in LA. Every restaurant accommodates dietary restrictions, and I don’t feel crazy when I ask them to make modifications. The great thing about LA is that there are so many options when it comes to food. The hotel was really comfortable and the staff was so accommodating. They also have an in-house restaurant with the most gorgeous patio. They have these neon light quotes up on the walls in the lobby and really cool art installations. So let’s talk about the vibe of the hotel. Little luxuries we forego while traveling. I was able to put all my skincare products neatly on the bathroom counter, have space to get ready and see my whole outfit, and stock my fridge with healthy snacks. The last thing I wanted was to stay in a 150 square foot room for 4 whole days. I was staying for 4 days, so it was perfect. Basically, if you’re looking for a hotel with optimal location, this is it. It’s also walking distance from everything else you’d want in LA – boutiques, workout studios and restaurants, and a short drive away from Rodeo Drive and both Whole Foods and Erewhon. It’s a 15 minute walk from Melrose, which means you’re walking distance from Alfred’s (key, because I live for their oat milk Chagaccino). The Sofitel Beverly Hills wins when it comes to location. While I usually stay with one of my best friends in Santa Monica, this time, I split my time between the Sofitel Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. With that in mind, here’s what you should do in LA. The only sad part is that I wasn’t able to work out this time at all on account of my cold (guys, I slept for 10 hours a night to recover from it), so I don’t have workout recommendations. I went down there for meetings and podcast interviews, and came up with a guide for you guys the next time you’re in LA. If I got a dollar for every person that told me their wardrobe wasn’t prepared for this kind of weather, I’d probably have enough money to buy myself a new coat LOL.īut despite the pouring rain and cold weather, I made the most of it. Californians seemed confused by the situation. I almost couldn’t believe I had to put on a teddy coat to go out everyday. It rained for 70% of the time that I was there, AND I got a cold for the first time in 2 years. I spend a ton of time in LA, but this time was a little different.
