Introducing awelcome new way to beat Westside traffic—get a room.

Opening tomorrow, Hotel Palomar aimsto make the notion of actually going home at night seem kind of...outdated.

Flee from the office before sundown and start yourrecharging in the modern lobby's living room, where hotel guests will convergefor a gratis wine-soaked happy hour every evening. Once lubricated, you'll bein a better state of mind to appreciate the not-so-subtle nods to Hollywoodthroughout—Industry-ready conference suites are named after film festivals, andclassic movie quotes will soon appear upon your pillow at turndown (hopefullynothing from Psycho).

Of course, you don't have to stay overnight toride out rush hour with a glass of vino. Blvd 16, the wheat-coloredrestaurant and bar within, opens Saturday with a list of 125 bottles to go withseasonally minded food that should keep you busy (and by busy we mean devoid ofroad rage).

And by the way, nobody says you have to use theroom for the whole night.

Hotel Palomar Los Angeles, 10740 Wilshire Blvd (between Selby andManning), Westwood, 310-475-8711 (hotel), 310-474-7765 (restaurant)