Kimpton La Peer Hotel

I had the pleasure of planning a holiday party at this hotel in West Hollywood with the Director of Catering. The Kimpton La Peer Hotel opened in January 2018 and is a great locale for grabbing drinks with friends or grabbing a bite to eat.

The restaurant at the hotel is called Issima and is run by Chef Michael Rotondo. They bring Mediterranean cuisine that is as flavorful as it is beautiful in its presentation. (I particularly love the plates they use for serving guests. They remind me of the vibes at the Hart and the Hunter at the Palihouse in West Hollywood).

The hotel is near the Pacific Design Center, an architectural and cultural landmark, with incredible rooftop views of the surrounding areas. With the blank spaces on the rooftop, there are a lot of great opportunities to dress up the space and configure the layout to fit custom events.Photo above is courtesy of the Kimpton La Peer Hotel, via Jessica Rieke Photography

For my client’s annual holiday party we decked out the rooftop in holiday themed decor. Upon arrival, guests were invited to take the elevator to the roof where they were greeted with glasses of champagne. After their first sip, they were enchanted with a winter wonderland of snow, and signs directing them to the Toy Shop, the North Pole and Elf Lane.

At the Toy Shop, were different stations where guests could create their own gingerbread houses and take photos with Santa. There was a sleigh where guests could have their photos taken, and another photo op in front of the Christmas tree.

Dinner was held inside the clear tented portion of the rooftop, and each table had a different theme based on Christmas movies. Tables had decor from movies like Home Alone, Elf, and The Nightmare Before Christmas to name a few. We had movies playing in the background, projected behind the DJ.

Guests were welcomed to a table full of decorative paints, ribbons, and charms to create their own Christmas ornaments. Every station was interactive and gave guests an opportunity to create their own one-of-a-kind decor and take home as a party favor.

KIMPTON LA PEER HOTEL | 627 N. LA PEER DRIVE, WEST HOLLYWOOD CA 90069 | 213.296.3038 | WWW.LAPEERHOTEL.COM