🇺🇸 Spire 73: Sky-High Views with a Side of Chill 🌆🍸

Perched atop the InterContinental Hotel, Spire 73 offers one of LA’s most breathtaking rooftop experiences — but bring a jacket! 😅 We booked online for a Friday evening with no hassle. The service? Impeccable, just what you’d expect from a luxury hotel. We started with the Sundown Spritz — strong yet smooth — and a bottle of Acqua Panna ($12+ 💸). For dinner, the Lemon Salmon and Ribeye Steak were cooked to perfection — tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented. But here’s the catch: while the vibe is chic and relaxed, it gets cold up there! We ended up wrapping ourselves in the restaurant’s blankets between courses. They really need to add more outdoor heaters around the seating areas. 💰 A note on the bill: Prices seemed fair until we spotted an automatic 18% gratuity, plus a 9.75% tax applied on top of the total (including tip). We wish US restaurants would show the real final price instead of surprising you with stacked fees. Since when do we pay tax on tips, or tip on taxes? 🧐 Still, a stunning spot — just come prepared (and maybe do the math ahead of time)! #Spire73 #LARooftop #SkylineViews #InterContinental #DateNight #LAFood #HiddenFees #RooftopBar #TravelTips #LAViews 🥂🌃