Arguably the most iconic hotel in America, the Chateau Marmont is a byword for bohemia, glamour and Hollywood. It’s hosted many of the greatest stars, from Garbo to De Niro. The filmmaker Billy Wilder said, “I would rather sleep in a bathroom than in another hotel”. Sofia Coppola’s 2010 film, Somewhere, is an ode to the Chateau Marmont. The hotel remains a glamorous destination to this day. Service is helpful but not gushing. There might be more trendy looking luxury hotels in Hollywood, but none have the history of the Chateau Marmont. If the walls of this hotel could talk you’d never stop listening.
Highlights
- Cost Category: Gold
- Historic hotel
- Hosted countless major stars
- Captures the history of Hollywood
Room Options
Bedrooms
All of the hotel’s rooms, suites and bungalows are like private homes. Most have kitchens and balconies. The standard bedrooms have queen size beds, garden views and 300 sq. ft of space.
Suites
You can opt for a Junior Suite (500 sq. ft.). The Premier One-Bedroom Suites have large living rooms, a balcony and terrace (800 sq. ft.). Two Bedroom Suites are much larger with queen and twin beds (950 sq. ft.).
Garden Cottage
The Garden Cottage has a queen-size bed, dining area and full kitchen. You’ll also have a living room with hardwood floors and a landscaped courtyard that leads to the pool.
Penthouse
You’re very own penthouse in Hollywood’s most historic hotel. It has a king-size bed, a large living area, a patio and a formal dining area (1,200 sq. ft.).
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Food And Drink
Chef Rhoda Magbitang creates classic American dishes with locally sourced ingredients. By the 90s, the hotel was enjoying a renaissance. You would see the biggest stars in Tinseltown wining and dining, hosting business meetings and throwing parties. No greater concentration of celebrities could be seen anywhere. This place was practically their office. It is a place to see and be seen to this day. The food is pretty fab too.