By Phillip D. Johnson
American Music Awards Ultimate VIP Weekend Package Includes Tickets in the First Ten Rows, Red Carpet Access, VIP Parties, and Exclusive Pre-Show ‘Behind the Scenes’ Tour
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles (900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90015 USA, Phone: +1 (213) 743-8800), a luxury retreat located the heart of the city’s entertainment scene, is offering an extraordinary experience to go behind-the-scenes at one of the most popular, celebrity-attended award shows. The 2013 American Music Awards® Ultimate VIP Weekend Package includes the once-in-a-lifetime experience for guests to get a sneak peek at award show production and preparations the day before the show – something few will ever experience. The next day, guests will walk the red carpet and sit among the stars as the show takes place – along with other perks, such as pre-show and post-show parties.
A landmark of the downtown skyline, The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles is a sophisticated haven at the vibrant center of the city. The hotel features 123 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including 14 hotel suites and the 3,000 square-foot Ritz-Carlton Suite; an expansive Club Lounge on the 23rd floor, luxury spa, exclusive rooftop pool and bar on the 26th floor, and signature dining from Wolfgang Puck at the WP24 restaurant and lounge, offering celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck’s modern interpretation of Chinese cuisine, and more than 100,000 square-feet of meeting and event space. Guests will also enjoy the best views from virtually any part of the hotel, including the 3,400 square-foot signature Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge and the exclusive, private rooftop pool and bar on the luxury hotel’s 26th floor.
Located steps away from STAPLES Center, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, The GRAMMY® Museum and an array of restaurants, entertainment venues and nightspots, the hotel’s location is in the heart of Los Angeles.
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles shares the distinctive 54-story tower with sister hotel the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE and The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE (in a Silver LEED Certified tower) and is a Tier 3 property in The Ritz-Carlton Rewards.
In 1973, the late Dick Clark created the American Music Awards to pay tribute to popular musicians from various genres of music and to put audiences in touch with the latest phenomena in American music. Since its founding, the AMAs have honored and showcased the talents of some of the biggest names in the music industry. The 41st Annual American Music Awards will be televised on ABC, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 from Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, just steps from the hotel. Good for arrival Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 the three-night package includes the following:
The Ritz-Carlton American Music Awards Ultimate VIP Weekend Package (Price per package – $15,000) has a very limited number of packages available and includes (Rate quoted is per package, based on double occupancy and excludes taxes and gratuities. Reservations are subject to availability and a three-night minimum stay is required.):
— Luxury suite accommodations for three nights at The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, including access to The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, serving daily complimentary breakfast, snacks and beverages
— Two “Red Carpet Ready” spa packages at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, inclusive of signature Champagne and Shimmer body treatment, manicure, pedicure, hair styling and makeup application by a celebrity stylist
— Two Orchestra Level tickets (located in the first ten rows of the theater) to the American Music Awards, Nov. 24th at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE
— Dinner for two at WP24, Chef Wolfgang Puck’s signature Chinese restaurant (three course tasting menu, exclusive of alcohol)
— Two VIP EDM (electronic dance music) Party Passes for Friday, Nov. 22nd
— Two VIP Pre-Party Passes for Saturday, Nov. 23rd
— Two VIP After-Party Passes for Sunday, Nov. 24th
— Two VIP Red Carpet Party Credentials, including access to the Red Carpet Hospitality Lounge to watch the celebrity arrivals
— AMA ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour on Saturday, Nov. 23rd
— Two official AMA Program Guides
— Two commemorative AMA merchandise items
L.A. LIVE, the downtown Los Angeles sports, entertainment and residential district is the region’s most active live content and event campus. With fifteen world-class restaurants along with venues such as STAPLES Center, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, the Conga Room, Club Nokia, the GRAMMY Museum and Regal Cinema L.A. LIVE Stadium Theater, The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles and JW Marriott, L.A. LIVE showcases more events, award shows, sporting competitions, concerts and hospitality options than any other destination in the world.
Archived footage and photography are available upon request. For reservations call 800.542.8680 or visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/losangeles For additional information, visit http://www.dickclark.com or visit L.A. LIVE at http://www.lalive.com
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