SHOPPING. SHUTTERS STYLE.

On-property shopping and complimentary car service
makes holiday shopping a day at the beach

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (October 27, 2005) - Forget the traffic, the noise, lack of parking spaces and the overwhelming rigors of holiday shopping. This year guests at Shutters on the Beach can finish off their entire gift list with their feet up and an exclusive car and driver at their beck and call making it easy to navigate some of the top shopping districts around town.

Smart shoppers will make Shutters their shopping headquarters by checking into the luxury hotel to enjoy the "All About Me" spa package and take advantage of the complimentary car and driver available to them to drop off and pick up at such shopping meccas as Montana Avenue, Abbot Kinney, Westfield Shopping Center in Century City, and the famous Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. All overnight guests at Shutters have access to the chauffeured car for shopping, running a quick errand or making it to a business meeting on time.

The "All About Me" day spa package at Shutters' ONE Spa includes accommodations in a newly designed Michael Smith ocean view guest room, a 50-minute facial, 50-minute massage and parking for $650. It is not only a way to eliminate the shopping blues, but it is an enviable present for anyone on the gift list.

Shutters Beach Style catalog allows guests to recreate the beach chic look of the hotel by offering them the opportunity to purchase various items found in an in-room catalog or online at http://www.shuttersbeachstyle.com/. From a luxurious Tresaro robe to Ole Henriksen's Herbal Day Cream to the ultra plush pillow top mattress custom designed for the hotel, Shutters Beach Style has something for everyone.

The gift of healthy skin can be purchased at ONE Spa with its line of the coveted Ole Henriksen products, and Shutters' Gift Cottage can wrap up a unique present from its collection gift items.

Shutters on the Beach continues to take luxury to the next level with innovative ways to make guests stay as relaxed as possible. Whether shopping poolside or being chauffeured to the posh shopping spots on the Westside, Shutters is doing its part to make this holiday season the most inspiring and peaceful one ever.

About Shutters on the Beach

Independently owned and operated by the Beverly Hills-based Edward Thomas Hotels, Shutters on the Beach is an elite hotel located on the beach of Santa Monica Bay.  In addition to being a savvy business destination, the reinvented Shutters offers comfortable elegance, an intimate atmosphere, world class spa, dedication to guest services and a strict policy of protecting the privacy of its "who's who" guest list. Shutters is also celebrated for its panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and California coastline from its rooms, acclaimed fine dining at "One Pico" restaurant, wildly popular beach café "Pedals", large pool with ocean views and state of the art meeting and social event spaces. Conveniently located at One Pico Boulevard, Shutters is 20 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport, Beverly Hills and Century City.  It is situated within walking distance of many fashionable shopping districts, fine restaurants and art galleries.  Shutters is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.  For more information, call (310) 458-0030; toll-free at (800) 334-9000, or go to http://www.shuttersonthebeach.com/

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