Roosevelt Hotel

Located in: Hollywood

Price: $$$-$$$$

Class: 4 Stars

Music: DJ

Alcohol: Full Bar

Parking: Valet

Outdoor seating: Yes

Good for groups: Yes

Accepted payment: Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard, Carte Blanche, American Express, Visa

Hotel Details

Low rate: $ 189

High rate: $ 1200

Hotel chain: Utell

Checkout time: 12 p.m.

Checkin time: 3 p.m.

Mettings rooms: Yes

Data ports: Yes

Bar on-site: Yes

Dining on-site: Yes

Fitness center: Yes

Nearest airport: LAX

Number of floors: 12

Number of suites: 0

Number of rooms: 300

The Olypmic-size heated outdoor swimming pool features a restored underwater mural by David Hockney....
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The Scene -When it first rolled out the red carpet in 1927, the Roosevelt was ground zero for industry hot shots like Louis B. Mayer. The hotel hosted the first Academy Awards in 1929, threw star-studded "This is Your Life" after-parties, and counted Marilyn Monroe as a repeat visitor. Legends never disappear--apparently, they return to haunt tourist-laden hotels. Staffers have been reporting inexplicable "incidents" since the building reopened in 1985 after major renovations...
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Think hip bachelor pad when considering the Roosevelt. Poolside cabana rooms have dark-wood furnishings and mirrored walls; rooms in the main building have contemporary platform beds. Although Hollywood's oldest hotel, a renovation and a pair of hot nightspots have breathed new life into this historic spot. Lobby and poolside socializing is nonstop most weekends. Spanish Colonial Revival details include Spanish tiles, painted ceilings, arches, and fountains that evoke early Hollywood glamour. Th...
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The History: Since 1927, the charming and historical Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel has provided one of the top places to stay for Hollywood-bound tourists. The very first Academy Awards were held here, with many of the marquee names year-round guests of the hotel. The Scene: Along with its neighbor, the Grauman's Chinese Theater, as well as its access to tours of the stars' homes, the Roosevelt keeps you right in the thick of the entertainment world. The hotel even includes a ...
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In the hotel world, the Roosevelt's something of a comeback kid. This historical landmark opened in 1927 and hosted the first Academy Awards that same year. It was a glamour magnet during Hollywood's golden age, but its reputation had recently slumped. A substantial face-lift by its hip new owner Thompson Hotels and a new nightlife scene turned things dramatically around. Now you're likely to need an insider connection to get into the celeb-filled club or the Tropicana poolside bar, where you ca...
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