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Dennis Rodman Tossed from The London Hotel – West Hollywood, CA

Last weekend, former basketball-great, and ex-Celebrity Apprentice star, Dennis Rodman, was kicked out of the London Hotel in West Hollywood.

Apparently he was engaging in “ass-grabery” in the lobby. There are many things you can do in a West Hollywood hotel, and most of them even involve asses, but (surprisingly for Dennis Rodman) accosting women you don’t know in the lobby isn’t on that list.

Fancy rooms at the London Hotel

Fancy rooms at the London Hotel

Too bad for Dennis, because the London Hotel is a swank. They have giant, 1,500 square foot suites, with terraces and views of LA and the Hollywood Hills. You get free calls to London, England, which is awesome if you have friends or family there. Or if you just want to crank call Gwyneth Paltrow. Hey, you know Madonna totally does it!

Every hotel should have a roof deck pool

Every hotel should have a roof deck pool

There’s a gorgeous rooftop pool, and chef Gordon Ramsay oversees all of the food.

If you're lucky, Chef Ramsay may even yell at you!

If you

If you can control your urge to goose people, rooms are $200/night and up.

The Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, Florida

Westin Diplomat

The Westin Diplomat in Hollywood, FL

When most people think of Hollywood, they picture movie stars in California. However, on the other side of the country, Florida has a Hollywood of its own, and the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa is one of its celebrities.

For one thing, it’s a striking building, and recently had a green makeover. In the spring of 2007, this AAA Four Diamond resort began implementing eco-friendly practices, including water-conserving toilets, paperless check-in and check-out, recycling programs for the guests to use, as well as using recycled materials for construction. But, a pretty exterior and a green focus isn’t enough for most folks to spend from $200 to $600 on a room, right? No problem, because there are plenty more reasons to visit this hotel.

For one, Hollywood itself is located in South Florida, which means you have warm weather most days of the year. And it’s good thing — not only is the Diplomat right on the beach, but it also has several outdoor pools, including one with a see-through glass bottom (which you can check out now on their Dip Cam) with a waterfall leading to the lagoon-style pool below. With poolside cabanas, cold towel service, and a poolside bar and grill, you might not want to go back to your room.

The view from the 33rd floor

The view from the 33rd floor

You might want to leave the beach chair, however, to play a little golf at the Diplomat Country Club Golf Course (South Florida’s only 5-star rated golf course), or relax with a service at the spa. Of course, you’ll need to grab a bite to eat, too, and depending on your mood, you can choose from any of nine different dining options.

So, you’ve got great weather, incredible luxury, and eco-friendliness, all in one hotel. Sounds like a pretty swell winter getaway to me.

Photo credits: seaview99 and cranrob

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