THE ORLANDO ON THIRD HOTEL SAYS, “WHO NEEDS A GUY?”

THE ORLANDO ON THIRD HOTEL SAYS, “WHO NEEDS A GUY?”
A Girlfriends’ PJ Party Getaway Just in Time to Banish the Valentine Blues

Los Angeles, CA (January 12, 2012) – This candy-coated, heart-shaped holiday comes around every year, laughing in the face of singles, but at The Orlando Hotel-- in Los Angeles’ vibrant dining, shopping and nightlife district on West Third Street – single gals have something to celebrate too! So, grab your best girlfriends and make your own holiday escape with the relationships you know will stand the test of time. Hand stirred cocktails, adorable p.j.’s, in-room mani-pedi’s and a chance to learn a new skill – The Orlando’s new Girlfriends Getaway package gives single ladies a great excuse to fall in love with their lives this Valentine’s Day.

Since we all know that girls just want to have fun, The Orlando on Third is offering a Girlfriends’ PJ Party Valentine’s Getaway for up to four friends from February 1st through 28th. Who needs champagne & chocolate? Start off your stay with hand-crafted cocktails at uber-hip eatery, The Churchill. To help create the perfect slumber party, the package includes in-suite manicures & pedicures and even 15% off at famous Los Angeles sleepwear designer Bed Head (named “Best Overall” by The Wall Street Journal) on any of their cozy p.j. creations! And nothing helps you forget the one that got away like expanding your mind and your skill set. You and your gal pals can try your hand at skills ranging from jewelry making to silk screening, from mosaics to “fascinator” hat creation at the chic little neighborhood craft studio just across the street called Hands on Third.

Specifics of this new kind of Valentine’s Day Package include:
o One night’s accommodation for up to four friends in a two-bedroom suite.
o Four hand-crafted cocktails at The Churchill
o Four in-suite mani-pedi’s
o 15% discount at Bed Head Pajamas
o Four, $50. 00 gift certificates for classes at Hands on Third craft center.

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The Orlando’s Girlfriend’s PJ Party Valentine’s Getaway for four is priced at $1450 – a savings of $230 or $362.50 each. Additional nights are $850.00. The Girlfriends’ Getaway can be booked online or by calling 1-800.62.HOTEL.

And, for a more traditional Valentine’s, ask about The Orlando’s Couple’s Package for Valentine’s which includes a three course prix fixe dinner at Chuchills, a special amenity and breakfast in bed.

Flanked by The Grove Shopping Center on the East and the Beverly Center on the West, the 95-room Orlando Hotel is in the middle of a street filled with one-of-a-kind boutiques, vintage stores, ateliers, jewelry designers and popular eateries. Stroll down to Joan’s on Third for lunch & celeb watching or try out the hot new restaurant Son of a Gun – from the famed chef’s Jon & Vinnie (best known for Animal.) Check out the West Third Street Blog to find out about special offers and special events in the eclectic, very walk-able neighborhood that’s one of L.A.’s best-kept secrets.

With The Orlando as your base, you’ll enjoy sleek, newly renovated rooms with marble bathrooms,
42-inch HD flatscreen t.v.’s and bath products courtesy of Angelo Caroli. Save time to experience the hotel’s hot new eatery and bar, The Churchill -- featuring sustainable, seasonal American cuisine and inspired classic and contemporary cocktails.

About the Orlando
The only hotel on Third Street in West Los Angeles, The Orlando Hotel is a landmark member of a community filled with creativity and authenticity – like Alexis Bittar Jewelry, Le Labo Perfumery, the Magnolia Bakery, Joan’s on Third and more. With staff eager to share insider information on shopping, dining and local events, guests get a real taste of L.A. living. And, it’s pet friendly!

The recently completed $6 million renovation means sleek new guest rooms with bigger bathrooms; high-tech, two-bedroom suites; a redone saltwater pool, an updated fitness center and massage room; all new lighting, enhanced small meetings space, a fully equipped business center and an all-new street-facing restaurant with Take Out Window. A 24-hour concierge, Wifi, morning paper and evening turndown are complimentary with every room

Originally opened in 1984 as The Beverly Plaza Hotel, The Orlando has been a constant in a neighborhood that has evolved into the trendy, urban destination that it is today. The fashionable but friendly hotel is known for hosting entertainment and retail business travelers during the week and savvy L.A. visitors on the weekends.

The Orlando on Third is located at 8384 W Third Street, Los Angeles, California 90048. Reservations can be made online or by calling 800.62.HOTEL. Find The Orlando at www.theorlando.com and on Facebook.