The Hotel Hollywood is an historic boutique hotel located in the heart of Hollywood, “as close as you can get” to all the action and glamour of the world’s most visited city. The hotel is situated just one block north of the famed Hollywood Boulevard.
Centrally located to everything Hollywood has to offer; The Hollywood Bowl, Mann's Chinese Theater, Walk of Fame, Kodak Theatre, Pantages Theatre, Movie Star Homes and much more are all just steps away, making The Hotel Hollywood the most accessible of all the Hollywood, CA, hotels. You can even hop on the Metro Red Line, the city's subway that links Hollywood to Universal Studios and the Greater Los Angeles Area, making your stay that much more convenient.
At The Hotel Hollywood we offer our guests a truly unique hotel experience. With 34 guest rooms on three floors, combining luxury with tasteful classic design, the Hotel Hollywood is ideal for leisure or business travelers. The hotel is perfect for those relocating to the Los Angeles area, special weekly rates and apartment hunting assistance is available. We look forward to having you as our guest.
Hotel Highlights
- World Class Service
- 30 Business Class Rooms & 4 Deluxe Guest Rooms
- Complimentary Continental Breakfast
- Free Wireless Internet & High Speed DSL
- Queen Size Sleigh Beds
- Microwave & Refrigerator in each room
- Individual Climate Control
- Ceiling Fans
- Private Bathrooms
- On Site Laundry Centrally Located
- Centrally Located
- Non-smoking Hotel & Pet Free
- Express Check Out
- Complimentary Local Calls
- Vending Machines
Our History
Originally built in 1926, the Hotel Hollywood opened as the Oban Hotel in 1927. The hotel was the preferred choice of lodging for countless celebrities and entertainers. Former hotel guests include Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Paul Newman, Fred McMurray, Orson Wells, Clark Gable, Glen Miller, Harry James and many more. Based on availability, you can request the room that Marilyn Monroe or James Dean stayed in.
The hotel was purchased and restored in 2005 by Westside Rentals (link). The company currently owns and operates the hotel and several others in the Los Angeles and Santa Monica area.
As documented in the book Hollywood Haunted and the National Directory of Haunted Places, several ghosts are said to roam the hotel stairs on a daily basis. The most famous ghost is said to be Charles Love, a prop master and stunt double for comedian Harry Langdon.
Hollywood is the same sun-blasted mecca for celebrity worshippers it’s always been, but trees now line the main drag, Hollywood Boulevard. At night, the club-crawlers come out to play, even though the A-list spots come and go at warp speed (see our Nightlife section for help). The Kodak Theatre hosts the Academy Awards and other splashy events, which means that several blocks of the Boulevard near Highland Avenue are perpetually closed off to traffic so watch out for those red carpet moments! There’s no great shopping (unless you’re looking for T-shirts, fridge magnets or platform sandals in men’s sizes), but lots of hip restaurants and bars. Hollywood is filled with ornate Mediterranean and Art Deco buildings, all gradually getting face-lifts. Thai Town and Little Armenia occupy the eastern end, with great ethnic markets and restaurants, like the famed Palms Thai, where a Thai Elvis-imitator performs nightly.
