A LOOK BACK
Hosting Oscar
Loews Hollywood Hotel plays a critical supporting role
during the movie industry’s biggest night.
BY BRIA BALLIET
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Musicians John Legend and Common pose in the Oscars press room in Loews Hollywood Hotel after the 2015 ceremony.
It’s a very high-energy environment.”
Th s energy, coupled with the famous
faces making their way in and out of the
hotel, means that all rooms are booked
far in advance for the days leading up to
the awards ceremony. But those fortunate enough to snag a room are in for a
treat, as the hotel is open solely to registered guests and those involved with the
Oscars during this time.
Though booking a room won’t get
guests walking down the red carpet
next to Meryl Streep, those who
don’t have tickets to the show are
still able to experience plenty of the
accompanying excitement. More than
2,000 drinks are served in the lobby
lounge following the show, and Loews
Hollywood Hotel’s newly renovated
H2 Kitchen & Bar becomes packed
with guests and event staff during the
live viewing party where guests watch
the ceremony on the bar’s jumbo
TV. “It is surreal and fun for [me] to
see on that screen something t ]8