hypnotized by the bar

Figueroa Hotel, 939 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
Travel to an exotic country without catching a flight, that’s a dream come true. This hotel provides exactly what the doctor ordered. The ambiance is very seductive because of the Arabic influence in the historical building which adds a touch of mystery. The patio and the bar area seem like they are from a black and white movie. I was hypnotized by my own imagination. This hotel opened in 1925 as a YMCA and turned into a hotel after the Depression. I went to the pool area so I could get a glimpse of the sunset while I sipped my beverage. I was so relaxed and happy for the pure existence of a place like this. Ken, my friend, grabbed me by the hand and together we explored every corner of the hotel. Just like two little kids, we were running all over the place, as if the world was about to end and time was against us. We couldn’t get enough of the place, every little detail was fabulous. Ken went to get more beverages and a stranger said to me: “look at the moon!” I was impressed by how in tune we all were, either strangers or not: we loved it all! Ken’s martini was big and it sounds as if he enjoyed every sip of it. The music was very suitable to the ambiance because it was Middle Eastern. Ken said the rooms are as great as the hotel appearance and apparently affordable too. He was ready to try a new bar despite the fact that we were in heaven; in reality there were other interesting places nearby. Living a high life means different things for lots of people, to me it means being in a place with a personality. This place has it, and it’s a refined one.