Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions about Fairmont Century Plaza? Here’s our go-to resource for all things related to our iconic hotel in the heart of Los Angeles. Whether you’re planning a stay with us, attending an event, or simply curious about what makes our property so special, here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions. Still have questions? We want to make your stay, and your visit to our website, as seamless and enjoyable as possible, so please reach out to our team!
Our Receiving and Bell teams are happy to deliver any packages directly to your guestroom for your convenience. An $8 handling fee will be applied to each package.
Meal deliveries that you collect directly from the Lobby will not be subject to any additional fees. Should you desire to have us deliver the meal(s) to your room, an $8 delivery fee will apply.
A daily Urban Experience Fee of $45 USD (exclusive of tax, and subject to change) applies to all rooms. This daily Urban Experience Fee is inclusive of the following amenities:
- $25 USD daily noncumulative spa credit valid in Fairmont Spa
- $20 USD daily noncumulative beverage credit valid in Lumière Brasserie, The Bar, In-Room Dining, or Fairmont Gold Lounge
- $25 USD daily noncumulative laundry credit
- 10% off selected StarLine tours (reservation required) * To be booked at the Concierge Desk
- 10% off Spa personal training sessions
- Pool amenities (sunscreen & ice water), 10% off sectional poolside lounges
- Golf club rentals (based on availability)
- Bicycle rentals (based on availability)
- Waived hotel pick-up/drop-off fee ($100 value) for car rentals
- Discounted luxury chauffeured private transportation
Yes, Fairmont Century Plaza partners with Premier Sitter of Los Angeles, a well renowned babysitting company in Los Angeles. We’re happy to arrange onsite sitting services at the hotel, with a 4-hour minimum.
Rates:
-1 child $30/hour
-2 children $35/hour
-3-4 children $40/hour
-Travel fee $35
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the nearest airport, located just 10.5 miles south of Century City with easy freeway access.
For your convenience, Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is also nearby, just 16.5 miles from Fairmont Century Plaza.
Travel time will vary based on time of day, but can range from 30 minutes to one hour or more.
Valet parking is available for overnight hotel guests, and for those visiting the property throughout the day. There are no self-parking options onsite.
Overnight Parking: $65 +tax per night, per car, with in/out privileges.
Hourly rates: $20 1st hour / $4 each additional hour.
We do not offer an airport shuttle service, but we’d be delighted to assist you with your transportation arrangements. Please contact our Concierge at 1-310-424-3030 for recommendations.
We accept major credit cards including American Express, Debit Cards, Diners Club, Discover Card, JCB, Mastercard, and Visa.
We also accepts third party payment via Secure Pay. Please note the hotel will not accept 3rd party payments within 72 hours of arrival. Please contact our Reservations Team at [email protected] to make arrangements.
Eat, drink, and enjoy the full LA experience at Fairmont Century Plaza.
Visit Lumière, our French-inspired brasserie, designed for leisurely meals and warm conversations.
Hours
Breakfast | 6:30am to 11:00am
Lunch | 11:00am to 3:00pm
Dinner | 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Weekend Brunch | 11:00am to 3:00pm
The Bar at Century Plaza offers classic handcrafted libations and our new twists on bar food favorites.
Hours
Daily | 3:00pm to 12:00am
Happy Hour | 4:00pm to 6:00pm
DJ Sessions
Tuesday to Thursday | 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Rollaway beds and cribs are available upon request at no charge. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
We welcome all pets at Fairmont Century Plaza. There is a one-time $150 non-refundable cleaning fee applied for all furry friends, and they cannot be left in your guestroom unattended.
Check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out time is 12:00pm.
Cristophe Privé is a cutting-edge, celebrated salon, and available on the P1 level of the hotel. Choose from a manicure, pedicure, Prive Cut or blowout and styling services. Whether you want a day of pampering or you’re getting ready for a night out on the town, we’ve got you covered.
Hours
Tuesday to Saturday | 9:00am to 7:00pm
Yes, the 2,000 square foot fitness center located on P1 is powered with innovative Technogym Equipment, where state of the art facilities converge with personal service. Open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for hotel guests, our spa guests also are welcome to enjoy a workout before or after their service. We are proud to partner with Royal Personal Training to offer customized and personalized one-on-one, couples, and group Fitness Experiences.
Yes, Fairmont Century Plaza is home to the Fairmont Spa, a 14,000 square foot oasis located on P1. Fairmont Spa offers an array of intuitive bodywork and massage treatments, luxurious and nourishing facials, Biohacking and Nail Services, and cutting-edge Cristophe Privé Salon.
Hours
Monday to Friday | 10:00am to 7:00pm
Weekends | 9:00am to 7:00pm
Earn Reward and Status points for professional gatherings, social celebrations, group room blocks and more through your ALL Accor membership. Provide your ALL number early in the proposal process to ensure your event meets eligibility requirements. Points are calculated on eligible pre-tax spend, and credited after full invoice payment.
Rental of our events spaces include the hotel’s available inventory of standard linen-less tables (rounds, schoolroom, cocktail), banquet chairs, staging, pens with pads on request, and water stations in the meeting rooms (not in public foyers).
We encourage everyone to tour our incredible hotel in person when possible. To book a site tour, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].
We offer menu tastings on qualified events. To confirm whether a menu tasting is included with your event, please contact your assigned Sales Manager.
We offer cancellation terms on a sliding scale.
0 to 90 days before arrival: 90% of Anticipated Total Function Revenue*
91 to 180 days before arrival: 80% of Anticipated Total Function Revenue*
181 to 365 days before arrival: 70% of Anticipated Total Function Revenue*
366+ days before arrival: 50% of Anticipated Total Function Revenue*
You are requested to pay 25% of the estimated total charges upon contract signing. Additional deposit terms will be outlined in your contract.
Our California liquor license states that alcohol cannot be served after 2:00am.
The outdoor noise ordinance for Century City is 10:00pm.
For your convenience, our in-house AV provider is Encore. All AV and Production is subject to charge in addition to your rental fee. Should you choose to work with a third party company, you are welcome to. All power, internet, and rigging needs must be provided by Encore.
All outside vendors are required to provide a Certificate of Insurance prior to arrival.
Our P1 and P2 meeting spaces and ballrooms are subterranean, so they don’t offer natural light. However they are brightly lit, and our in-house AV team at Encore would be thrilled to assist you with decorative lighting to bring your vision to life.
Our largest event space is the Los Angeles Ballroom. It can accommodate up to 1,868 people in a max reception-style setup. To confirm if your event will fit in one of our spaces with your specific setup needs, please contact us at [email protected].
We welcome external vendors that will help bring your vision to life. There are limitations on Audio Visual and food & beverage vendors. We suggest conferring with your Event Manager on your preferred list of external vendors.
All outside vendors are required to provide a Certificate of Insurance prior to arrival.
We welcome approved kosher caterers. Please confirm your preferred caterer with your Sales Manager.
All outside vendors are required to provide a Certificate of Insurance prior to arrival.
We offer a variety of outdoor event venues, including the Plaza Lawn, the French Garden, and the Gold Lounge Terrace. Additionally, our P2 level features a private event drive leading to our garage, along with the Front Plaza and Back Plaza areas, which are frequently used for hosting events.
Earn Reward and Status points for professional gatherings, social celebrations, group room blocks and more through your ALL Accor membership. Provide your ALL number early in the proposal process to ensure your event meets eligibility requirements. Points are calculated on eligible pre-tax spend, and credited after full invoice payment.
Rental of our events spaces include the hotel’s available inventory of standard linen-less tables (rounds, schoolroom, cocktail), banquet chairs, staging, pens with pads on request, and water stations in the meeting rooms (not in public foyers).
We encourage everyone to tour our incredible hotel in person when possible. To book a site tour, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].
We offer menu tastings on qualified events. To confirm whether a menu tasting is included with your event, please contact your assigned Sales Manager.
We offer cancellation terms on a sliding scale.
0 to 90 days before arrival: 90% of Anticipated Total Function Revenue*
91 to 180 days before arrival: 80% of Anticipated Total Function Revenue*
181 to 365 days before arrival: 70% of Anticipated Total Function Revenue*
366+ days before arrival: 50% of Anticipated Total Function Revenue*
You are requested to pay 25% of the estimated total charges upon contract signing. Additional deposit terms will be outlined in your contract.
Our California liquor license states that alcohol cannot be served after 2:00am.
The outdoor noise ordinance for Century City is 10:00pm.
For your convenience, our in-house AV provider is Encore. All AV and Production is subject to charge in addition to your rental fee. Should you choose to work with a third party company, you are welcome to. All power, internet, and rigging needs must be provided by Encore.
All outside vendors are required to provide a Certificate of Insurance prior to arrival.
Our P1 and P2 meeting spaces and ballrooms are subterranean, so they don’t offer natural light. However they are brightly lit, and our in-house AV team at Encore would be thrilled to assist you with decorative lighting to bring your vision to life.
Our largest event space is the Los Angeles Ballroom. It can accommodate up to 1,868 people in a max reception-style setup. To confirm if your event will fit in one of our spaces with your specific setup needs, please contact us at [email protected].
We welcome external vendors that will help bring your vision to life. There are limitations on Audio Visual and food & beverage vendors. We suggest conferring with your Event Manager on your preferred list of external vendors.
All outside vendors are required to provide a Certificate of Insurance prior to arrival.
We welcome approved kosher caterers. Please confirm your preferred caterer with your Sales Manager.
All outside vendors are required to provide a Certificate of Insurance prior to arrival.
We offer a variety of outdoor event venues, including the Plaza Lawn, the French Garden, and the Gold Lounge Terrace. Additionally, our P2 level features a private event drive leading to our garage, along with the Front Plaza and Back Plaza areas, which are frequently used for hosting events.
Our Receiving and Bell teams are happy to deliver any packages directly to your guestroom for your convenience. An $8 handling fee will be applied to each package.
Meal deliveries that you collect directly from the Lobby will not be subject to any additional fees. Should you desire to have us deliver the meal(s) to your room, an $8 delivery fee will apply.
A daily Urban Experience Fee of $45 USD (exclusive of tax, and subject to change) applies to all rooms. This daily Urban Experience Fee is inclusive of the following amenities:
- $25 USD daily noncumulative spa credit valid in Fairmont Spa
- $20 USD daily noncumulative beverage credit valid in Lumière Brasserie, The Bar, In-Room Dining, or Fairmont Gold Lounge
- $25 USD daily noncumulative laundry credit
- 10% off selected StarLine tours (reservation required) * To be booked at the Concierge Desk
- 10% off Spa personal training sessions
- Pool amenities (sunscreen & ice water), 10% off sectional poolside lounges
- Golf club rentals (based on availability)
- Bicycle rentals (based on availability)
- Waived hotel pick-up/drop-off fee ($100 value) for car rentals
- Discounted luxury chauffeured private transportation
Yes, Fairmont Century Plaza partners with Premier Sitter of Los Angeles, a well renowned babysitting company in Los Angeles. We’re happy to arrange onsite sitting services at the hotel, with a 4-hour minimum.
Rates:
-1 child $30/hour
-2 children $35/hour
-3-4 children $40/hour
-Travel fee $35
We accept major credit cards including American Express, Debit Cards, Diners Club, Discover Card, JCB, Mastercard, and Visa.
We also accepts third party payment via Secure Pay. Please note the hotel will not accept 3rd party payments within 72 hours of arrival. Please contact our Reservations Team at [email protected] to make arrangements.
Eat, drink, and enjoy the full LA experience at Fairmont Century Plaza.
Visit Lumière, our French-inspired brasserie, designed for leisurely meals and warm conversations.
Hours
Breakfast | 6:30am to 11:00am
Lunch | 11:00am to 3:00pm
Dinner | 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Weekend Brunch | 11:00am to 3:00pm
The Bar at Century Plaza offers classic handcrafted libations and our new twists on bar food favorites.
Hours
Daily | 3:00pm to 12:00am
Happy Hour | 4:00pm to 6:00pm
DJ Sessions
Tuesday to Thursday | 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Rollaway beds and cribs are available upon request at no charge. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
We welcome all pets at Fairmont Century Plaza. There is a one-time $150 non-refundable cleaning fee applied for all furry friends, and they cannot be left in your guestroom unattended.
Check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out time is 12:00pm.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the nearest airport, located just 10.5 miles south of Century City with easy freeway access.
For your convenience, Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is also nearby, just 16.5 miles from Fairmont Century Plaza.
Travel time will vary based on time of day, but can range from 30 minutes to one hour or more.
Valet parking is available for overnight hotel guests, and for those visiting the property throughout the day. There are no self-parking options onsite.
Overnight Parking: $65 +tax per night, per car, with in/out privileges.
Hourly rates: $20 1st hour / $4 each additional hour.
We do not offer an airport shuttle service, but we’d be delighted to assist you with your transportation arrangements. Please contact our Concierge at 1-310-424-3030 for recommendations.
Cristophe Privé is a cutting-edge, celebrated salon, and available on the P1 level of the hotel. Choose from a manicure, pedicure, Prive Cut or blowout and styling services. Whether you want a day of pampering or you’re getting ready for a night out on the town, we’ve got you covered.
Hours
Tuesday to Saturday | 9:00am to 7:00pm
Yes, the 2,000 square foot fitness center located on P1 is powered with innovative Technogym Equipment, where state of the art facilities converge with personal service. Open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for hotel guests, our spa guests also are welcome to enjoy a workout before or after their service. We are proud to partner with Royal Personal Training to offer customized and personalized one-on-one, couples, and group Fitness Experiences.
Yes, Fairmont Century Plaza is home to the Fairmont Spa, a 14,000 square foot oasis located on P1. Fairmont Spa offers an array of intuitive bodywork and massage treatments, luxurious and nourishing facials, Biohacking and Nail Services, and cutting-edge Cristophe Privé Salon.
Hours
Monday to Friday | 10:00am to 7:00pm
Weekends | 9:00am to 7:00pm