The Roosevelt Hotel - Page 2

The location was excellent because we attended an event at the Kodak Theater across the street. We could see the Hollywood sign from our room. The 1920's lobby was great. We had to ask housekeeping to clean our room one day because they missed it.

The staff was more worried about their big New Year's party than their guests.

This place had a lot of clanks and bangs in the night, it's old and they need a new maintenance man. They would not let me go into the pool area and take pictures, because of their party preparations and I was paying about 500 bones a night like everyone else.

I complained and got a free night out of the deal, so try that if you like the place, you can get a free night and have good time in Hollywood.

This is a nice mix of "Haunted mansion" and "Trendy hotspot". The exclusive Tropicana Bar is located inside the hotel. Lots of rich late 20's people were drinking expensive drinks and jumping into the pool after midnight. The Hilton sisters were having dinner in the restaurant when I was there.

The rooms in this hotel are very overpriced for what you are getting. The first room that we had was a junior suite that was tiny. We were then upgraded to a full suite that was much better. The rooms are not in the greatest shape. The real reason for staying at this hotel is not for the rooms but the other amenities. The pool is fabulous, they have beautiful people and a fun trendy atmosphere. The restaurant was good, but overpriced. The bars are nice and you never know who you might see while having a drink or at the club.

I got my reservation through an online pick-your-price site. The price I was offered was what you might pay for a discount hotel chain. They accepted my offer for a one-night, two room stay for four people. This was a Tuesday night in early December.

They do charge $23 a day for valet parking on top of that. There are cheaper parking options nearby. I was a little scared when I found out that it was the Roosevelt Hollywood Hotel. The last time we were in Hollywood (10 years ago) it looked like a dump. It has gone through a renovation and I was fairly impressed. The staff was very friendly and even got us some tickets to the Jimmy Kimmel live show only a few doors down.(We later found out that they give them away to anyone walking down Hollywood Blvd, so save your tip money)

As for the location, you can't beat it. We were within walking distance of many restaurants and all the major TV studios and attractions were close by. The rooms are decorated very dark but appeared to be clean. The bathrooms are small, but functional. The bed was comfortable and clean. I had an honor bar that was fully stocked, but save your money and do not touch it, I will explain later. The room also had a TV, a CD radio stereo desk with lamp, and newer windows.

My only complaint about our whole hotel experience was the price of their drinks. After the Jimmy Kimmel show we went out for dinner then ended up at the hotel lounge later for a night cap. We ordered three Baileys over the rocks and a coke. The tab? $42 . Save your money and go to the Snow White Cafe across the street and east down aways from Grummans Chinese theatre. Happy Hour weekdays are 4-7 and they offer imported or domestic 37 oz beers in a frosty mug for $7.00. There are some shady characters (locals) around but there were four of us, so I didn't feel unsafe. I wouldn't walk Hollywood Blvd alone and I would avoid east Hollywood Blvd. The further east you walk, the worst it gets. There were police in the area.

As for the hotel lounge, there is a dress code, so do not expect to get in if you are not dressed better than casual. I guess that's why they charge $42 for four drinks!

It was convenient for meetings and close to public transportation.

Checking in to a quality hotel as this one, one might think that customer care would be at its highest. Well if this is what you are looking for there are many other hotels that will treat you much better. Everything from the concierge to the security not letting you get to your own room was a disaster.

For $400 / night you get a room the size of an extra large bathroom.

(This I might add is a suite)

The pool is beautiful to look at when the hotel doesn't rent it out to private parties.

I must add the handyman is great and fixed our 15'inch t.v that was not working very well. Although I might need to get glasses now.

Bring a flash light if you are staying in a bungalow by the pool. This will help you find things in your room.

Plain and simple - Stay Away from this Hotel. You'll find more sightings of celebs at the wax museum.

It was convenient for a non-driver having multiple meetings.

The hotel has a super location for many Hollywood things to see. I got a nice room. They had a beautiful pool area, which I saw but I did not use the pool. They had a great thirties era lobby.

This hotel made me feel welcome: The doorman was great. The desk people were friendly and helpful.

The Roosevelt Hotel is not "the greatest" hotel in town. The rooms are just "o.k.", nothing special. However that is not always the only point, is it?

What makes this hotel unique is its history. Even if you never stay here, you should definitely take a tour when you are in town. Legend has it that this is one of the most haunted places in Hollywood. Room 928 is believed to be haunted by Montgomery Clift, who haunts the room with his bugle playing. Marilyn Monroe haunts room 246 where she lived on and off throughout her short life. Is is true? You will have to stay here to find out.

The location of this hotel is fabulous. It is literally right in the heart of Hollywood. You can stay here and see all of downtown Hollywood by foot.

Also, it does have quite a nice pool area and pool itself has a mural painted on the bottom. The pool is open to the public and not just to the hotel guests. Its always crowded with beautiful people, you wont be disappointed.

It was a good location for visiting Hollywood. The room was modern and comfortable. The bar was quiet on Sunday nights.

This hotel is the pits, their only goal is to attract celebrities to the determent of their hotel guests. Everything took forever and was done wrong.