There is nothing like the Ritz Carlton LA Live Spa in Los Angeles. While most Angelenos are dealing with smog, traffic and pollution, you could be rejuvenating yourself at the Ritz Carlton Spa.
Located in the heart of the downtown LA South Park District, the spa is a haven away from the bustling city. Upon arrival, I entered the lofty lobby of the JW Marriott and took an escalator up to the second floor.
Destination Luxury was very fortunate to get to sit down with Alexander Doerr, the General Manager of the hotel, Das Stue in Berlin. With his impressive resume and proven expertise in management and hospitality, he graciously shared with us his insights of being a boutique-sized individual luxury hotel in a large, capital city.
DLX: So we saw that you started your first hotel internship at age 15. What led you to the hotel industry from such a young age?
Alexander Doerr: Actually only one thing: that you’re dealing with a lot of people; not only the guests but also colleagues and peers. This is something that makes it really unique for me. You meet so many different people every day, there’s so many things to do, and it’s never boring – really never, never boring....
Your wedding is one of the most important events of your life. Having a wonderful marriage includes the onset of the perfect setup from the very beginning. Everything should be perfect, especially the locale. A recent trend shows that many weddings are being held in exotic locations. People find it confusing to choose a separate location, different types of decoration and browse through several catering catalogs; while a destination wedding diminishes all of these hassles as it comes packed with everything.
