SNUGGLE UP TO THE COAST THIS WINTER AT THE SEASIDE PORTOFINO

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – Snuggling near a fire pit that overlooks a picture-perfect marina, sipping designer martinis to the strains of sotto voce music and hushed, intimate conversations, make up the ultimate experience this winter at The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club, starting at $169 per night for a marina-side guestroom, space-available through 3/31/08.  Complimentary parking is included.

The Portofino has elevated to a fine art, the sweet self-indulgence of taking a break for a night or two at The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club, Los Angeles’ only waterfront destination hotel, to soak up Southern California’s classically mild winter season. Experience the casual coastal feeling, inside and out. All-new guestrooms are decked with bright white fine linens, nautical art, luxurious furnishings and stunning bathrooms. Dip into the heated oceanfront swimming pool. And, savor the marina-side dining of acclaimed BALEENlosangeles. Reserve today and we’ll save a beach cruiser for you.

For reservations or information, call 800-468-4292, visit www.hotelportofino.com or call your travel professional. The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club is located at 260 Portofino Way Redondo Beach, California 90277 310-379-8481.

ABOUT THE PORTOFINO HOTEL & YACHT CLUB

A haven for business and leisure travelers, The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club is located only six miles from Los Angeles International Airport, in the quaint beach town of Redondo Beach at King Harbor. The hotel is the only Los Angeles area property located directly on the Pacific Ocean. More than half of the 161 guest rooms face the waterfront and the remaining rooms offer views of King Harbor. The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club offers more than 8,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space, including a freestanding meeting pavilion, with an array of creative, productive and flexible environments to suit all business needs. BALEENlosangeles, the new, all-day dining restaurant, will launch in early 2007. Visit www.hotelportofino.com. (800) 468-4292.

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