We checked in on Sunday 19th September 2010 after arriving back from NYC.
Lolled poolside, drank champagne and ate tasty tapas while we waited for our room to be serviced.
After a lovely drive around the Pacific Pallisades with our good friend otherwise known as USA Dave, we finally made it to our Viceroy room.
Waiting for us was a complimentary plate of assorted cookies, which unfortunately included not only choc chip but a couple of peanut offerings as well.
Up until this point, (that is the last 13 years) we have been able to manage our daughter Della's anaphylactic allergy to peanuts, extremely well. We have never had to administer the EPIPEN remedy!
After a long flight and feeling very hungry, Della decided to sample the peanut cookie!
The poor girl's stomach pained, throat swelled, and body broke out in the worst hives I have ever seen!
Because of USA Dave's local connections, the wonderful paramedics from the nearby Santa Monica Fire Station knocked on our hotel door within minutes and wheeled Della through the Viceroy hotel reception to an awaiting ambulance.
After a few hours of intravenous Benadryl at the nearby emergency room of the Santa Monica Hospital, we were able to return to the Viceroy.
Luckily after a very frightening episode, Della fully recovered and was able to enjoy a hearty breakfast the next morning back at the Viceroy.
Thank you so much to the guys from Santa Monica Fire Station. If it had not been for your prompt action, we may not be looking back on our stay at the Viceroy with such fond memories.
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| A stunning final day poolside at the Viceroy. Just love those cabanas. |
Photos by Janelle Watson-Evans The Decorator
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