The Hollywood Roosevelt - A Thompson Hotel recently completed a $50 million dollar refurbishment that has brought the glamour of... more »
The Hollywood Roosevelt - A Thompson Hotel recently completed a $50 million dollar refurbishment that has brought the glamour of Hollywood?s fabled past back to Hollywood Boulevard. Home to the town?s hottest Tropicana Bar and Tim & Liza Goodell?s chophouse Dakota, the hotel is buzzing with scene-makers, musicians and the entertainment industry?s glitterati. The most popular destination on property is often the hotel?s heated outdoor swimming pool with depths up to 9ft, one of the largest outdoor hotel pools in Los Angeles; it boasts the only place in the world you can swim in a million dollar piece of art, as original tiles are painted by acclaimed artist David Hockney.
The Hollywood Roosevelt offers 24 hour room service, complimentary wireless access, free shoe shine, the LA Times delivered daily, Frette linens, complimentary state-of-the-art fitness center, and DVD available to be delivered to rooms upon request. For shopping and entertainment we are directly across the street from the Mann?s Chinese Theater, Highland & Hollywood Entertainment complex and the Kodak Theater.
Official Hotel Information
The Hollywood Roosevelt opened in 1927 as the center of all excitement and elegance of early days Hollywood. Recently restored, the reinvention has delivered the hotel back to glamour and is once again the popular destination of the scene-makers of Hollywood. A Hollywood landmark since 1927, The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is reborn with the passion and style of the 1920's, honoring the hotel's past while embracing its future in the new world of Hollywood. Keeping in style with the hotel's Spanish Colonial Revivalist architecture, Dakota, the new Bar and Lounge will take you back to the decadent glamour and style of Hollywood's famed "Golden Era." Centrally located on Hollywood Boulevard and 35 minutes away from LA's beaches, the Hollywood Roosevelt is the perfect place to get your Hollywood fix and base from which to explore Tinseltown.. All 300 rooms and suites and public areas have undergone a complete renovation led by acclaimed LA Designer, Dodd Mitchell. The rooms offer stunning city views and scenic views of the Hollywood Hills.. Parking is available at $28.00 - We do not have a business center that takes credit cards, and all guest must be 21 or older to check-in. .
Orbitz
Location. The renowned Hollywood Roosevelt in Hollywood, Calif. is located along the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and is across the street from Grauman's Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Entertainment Museum. Griffith Park and Universal Studios are less than two miles from the hotel. Hotel Features. The ornate Spanish Colonial lobby of the Hollywood Roosevelt houses a corner bar next to a European-style restaurant. Dining and refreshment highlights include Dakota's serving California and continental cuisine, 25 Degrees, a breakfast, burger and wine venue, and the Tropicana offers poolside service. The heated outdoor pool features an underwater mural by David Hockney. Wireless Internet access (fees apply) and business services are provided in the lobby area. A fitness room is located on site. Guestrooms. The Hollywood Roosevelt's 300 guestrooms feature minimalist décor located in a 12-story tower and two-story poolside cabana. Minimalist décor provides clean, uncluttered appeal. Rooms feature beds with down comforters. Minibars are stocked with Dean and DeLuca brand snacks. Each guestroom includes cable television, and Bose alarm clocks with radios and CD players. Bathrooms offer the Bigelow line of toiletries. Expert Tip. The Hollywood Roosevelt hosted the first Academy Awards in 1929 and select guestrooms feature contemporary celebrities' handprints preserved in cement.
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34 year old male with a moderate budget, traveling for leisure
Roosevelt Hotel is mainly famous for being home for 2 years to Marilyn Monroe before she started her modeling career. The 12-story Spanish style hotel opened in 1927, has 302 rooms and suites and cost $2.5 million to make. Miss Monroe stayed in room
We reserved a room on line, they looked
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Posted Feb 15, 2009
Mediocre
We reserved a room on line, they looked very spacious and very nice. We even upgraded, our room was so small, and not at all like the pics on line. It was clean and alright, but we were very dissapointed after paying extra. They say no age...
this hotel is pretty old and has a lot
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Posted Dec 31, 2008
Good
this hotel is pretty old and has a lot of history behind it but also a top line location for tourists. I have used it for years in my tour and travel experience, and all tourists loved it as they can walk to the Chinese Theather and all of the...
Amazing service and staff that cares. Was on business but got to have a little leisure mixed in and thought the hotel was great since you can really escape. Wonderful Historic feel but with a chic today vibe.
If you like orange lighting against black panels, you might like this hotel decor more then I do. Efficient bath and accessories. Still have grumpy air conditioning system that can wake a cow up. Ten thousand moon at night with spot light shining...
Location on Hollywood Blvd.Minimalist
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Posted Aug 25, 2008
Mediocre
Location on Hollywood Blvd.Minimalist decor in rooms, no tub, exactly 2 towels, loud party all night at pool. Great location if you're visiting Hollywood Blvd, great decor in public areas. However in the rooms, the decor is very minimal. The disco...
Location, stylish, friendly staff
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Posted Aug 17, 2008
Good
Location, stylish, friendly staff.Location was close to sketchy area. Small, comfortable, stylish, and great location for sightseeing. Friendly staff and fun pool parties.
Amazing decor, fun atmosphere, lovely
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Posted Aug 08, 2008
Good
Amazing decor, fun atmosphere, lovely pool, helpful and considerate staff.Was difficult to get to my room at night, had to go back and forth with bouncer at pool. The Hollywood Roosevelt is simply the best hotel in the Hollywood area. It is next...
The lounge in the lobby and dining
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Posted Aug 05, 2008
Good
The lounge in the lobby and dining options in the hotel.No flat sheet on the bed, housekeeping beginning very early, bad bathroom. I think the staff and service is more on par with a 3 star hotel. The bathroom was terrible. Half a shower door? Not...