Roundup: 'Batman' actor Christian Bale accused of assaulting mom and sis at Dorchester in London; L.A. pool parties

Good morning travelers! There seems to be a bunch of hotel drama and events coming across my desk today so we’ll treat you to that.

Hotel drama | Actor Christian Bale, whom you know as Batman in “The Dark Knight,” was staying at the Dorchester in London on Sunday when his mother, Jenny, 61, and sister Sharon, 40, lodged a complaint that he assaulted them. According to the Telegraph, Bale was allowed to attend the screening of “The Dark Knight” in London but was later arrested for the alleged charges.

Pet travel | HotelChatter tells us that the Algonquin in New York is holding a feline fashion show in honor of hotel cat Matilda’s 13th birthday.

Hotel pool parties | Do you know the history of where DJs playing poolside started? The Guide gives us some tips on where to find pool parties around town. Read: Getting Wet on the Westside

— Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel Deal blogger

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