An historic landmark Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles has been home to presidents, kings and Hollywood celebrities since it opened in 1923. The hotel was host to the founding banquet for the Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and was the location of the conception of the Oscar award. Upon your arrival, you'll be mesmerized by the ornate columns, vivid frescoes, rich history and contemporary luxury prominent throughout the hotel. With old-world charm and the elegance of grand European hotels Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, amidst the city's business, financial and cultural centers. In addition, its award-winning banquet and convention staff, as well as 70 000 square feet of elegant and versatile meeting, banquet and exhibit space makes the hotel the perfect location for groups both large and small. Amenities include a 24-hour front desk, Valet parking available at 40 per day, currency exchange, multi-lingual concierge, 24-hour room service, safe deposit boxes, business services, including high-speed Internet access, babysitting, turndown and wake-up services, laundry valet, express checkout, newsstand, gift shop, 24-hour security and a Greco/Roman-tiled indoor swimming pool. There is also a health club with Jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room on site. Massage therapists can be arranged at the health club.Seven on-site restaurants are available which include Sai Sai and Smeraldi's Ristorante. There are also two bar/lounges, and a cafe. Rooms amenities include direct-dial telephone with voicemail and dataports, cable television with in-room movies and HBO, an iron and ironing board, cribs (on request), refrigerator (on request), hairdryer, terrycloth robe, mini-bar, and coffeemaker.