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On the Go...... “Marina del Rey, California”
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A Change of Scenery at the Marina Del nightstands, telephones, in-room
Rey Hotel control panels, and light switches.
BY JILL WEINLEIN Guest rooms no longer have coffee
service, minibar offerings, iron,
Situated in a scenic waterfront ironing board, collateral, pen, paper,
location on the world’s largest magazines and directories. Coffee
manmade small-craft harbor, is the makers, irons and ironing boards are
boutique Marina del Rey Hotel. Sitting available upon request to allow
on the balcony of a marina view room, enhanced cleaning of items.
one can watch boats unfurl their sails Small bath amenities are wrapped
while leaving the main channel to heel after sanitization. Guests are
in the wind. Seagulls cry overhead as encouraged to bring the products
fishing boats return from a day at sea. home after their stay.
Guests gain a sense of renewal and The outdoor dining SALT
peace, as if the world’s health Restaurant and Bar also follows a new
pandemic doesn’t exist. health and well-being protocol for
team members and guests with
The three-story, 164 seaside guest guidance of the CDC and local health
rooms and 9 suites welcomes guests departments.
seeking a change of scenery. The
management and staff follow rigorous Guests must wear a face covering
cleanliness standards, as well as CDC when entering the restaurant and
and local health mandates. while walking to the restroom or back
to their guest room. Servers wear
As part of Pacifica Hotels, the masks and face shields when taking
Marina Del Rey Hotel follows diners orders, entering the kitchen,
the ”Pacifica Pure Stay” principles to and delivering food to guests.
take significant measures to safeguard
the health and safety of guests and the For those not ready to dine outside
staff. among others at socially distanced 6+
feet apart tables, guests can order off
Guests and staff must wear a face the SALT menu and have their meal
covering when entering the lobby, delivered in takeaway containers to
upon check-in at the temporary their room door. Dining on the ground
plexiglass barrier and throughout the floor guest patio or balcony area while
hotel. A pre-wrapped mask will be watching a watercolor sunset is
given if necessary, along with a guest spectacular in the evening.
room key card, a small welcome hand
sanitizer gift, and a COVID-19 fact Lounge chairs, daybeds and
To make a reservation, call
sheet with hotel policies regarding swimming at the outdoor heated (310) 301-1000 or go to https://
distancing and personal protective infinity swimming pool and deck is by
equipment. reservation only to protect guests and www.marinadelreyhotel.com.
staff from overcrowding. Pool
Hand sanitizing stations are located reservations can be made upon check- Pandemic
at entrances, elevators, near the SALT in for 90 minute increments.
Restaurant and Bar, and at the pool Protocols in
deck. Increased frequency of Other outdoor activities include
sanitizing high touch areas include bicycles with a basket and lock for $5 Place at Hotel
elevator button panels, handrails, door an hour or $25 for the day. Marina Del
handles, and the entry doors. Rey offers miles of paved bike paths
for visitors to explore. The staff at the
Electrostatic sprayers are utilized front desk can arrange paddle board, AFTER PANDEMIC:
during guest room cleaning and boat and kayak rentals upon request. WILL TELEMEDICINE: CONTINUE?
public/common areas. A clean seal
notification sticker indicates the With travel uncertainty, guests can
cleaned room has not been accessed. have peace of mind with the hotel’s California residents have been turning to medical virtual visits, also known as
Increased disinfection efforts include flexible cancellation until 6 p.m. the telemedicine, more than ever during the coronavirus pandemic. While telemedicine
television remote controls, door, day prior to arrival for select stays companies have been around for years, the pandemic has led to a dramatic increase in
furniture and water faucet handles, through December 31, 2020. virtual visits as primary care doctors, specialists and hospitals began offering the
service as a way to help keep patients safe. Patients need to voice their opinion.
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