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Chateau Marmont: A Hollywood Icon

November 18, 2010 by Jane

180px-chateaumarmont_01It may not be the newest hotel in the area, nor is it the grandest, but the Chateau Marmont is the hotel steeped in authentic Hollywood history. Located at 8221 Sunset Boulevard, the hotel was built in 1927 by Fred Horowitz. It was modeled after the famed Château d’Amboise in the Loire Valley in France. Originally, though, the project was not meant as a hotel. In fact, it was opened in 1929 as an apartment building. Due to the high rent and the Depression, there weren’t many takes. As such, it was converted into a hotel in 1931.

In 1990, Chateau Marmont was bought and has since then been run by hotelier Andre Balazs. So what is so special about this hotel? Let’s just say that countless Hollywood (and non-Hollywood) celebrities have spent many a naughty time in this place. This hotel is perhaps the most discrete and most private that you can find in all of Hollywood. And, in a place where privacy is hard to come by, Chateau Marmont is a haven for many. Indeed, Harry Cohn (founder of Columbia Pictures) is quoted to have said that “If you must get in trouble, do it at the Chateau Marmont.”

This license for the naughty and the privacy does not come cheaply, though. The hotel has 63 rooms, cottages, and bungalows. The cheapest room – standard – will cost you a hefty $300++ per night. For the utmost privacy, the bungalows are what the stars choose. I can’t even begin to imagine how much these cost!

The next time you find yourself with cash – lots of it – to burn and you want a genuine Hollywood experience, check yourself in at the Chateau Marmont.

Filed Under: History, Lifestyle, Places Tagged With: Hollywood places, hotels

Budget-Friendly Hollywood Hotels

July 20, 2010 by Jasper

Days Inn Hotel HollywoodHollywood is known for the glitz, glamor, and money… money lots of people frankly couldn’t afford or do not wish to shell out. Good news for those who want to experience Hollywood without totally emptying their pockets…there are actually lots of inexpensive hotels in Hollywood.

The benefit of staying in a budget hotel is that you’ll be able to save your money so you can afford to see all the sights and shows and maybe even dine in a special place or two.

Some budget-friendly hotels (compared to other hotels that offer the same level of service) include:

1-Star

  • Days Inn Hollywood Hotel (5410 Hollywood Blvd.)

2-Star

  • Days Inn Hollywood Near Universal Studios Hotel (7023 Sunset Blvd)
  • Hollywood Metropolitan Hotel
  • Hollywood Vermont Sunset Travelodge
  • Liberty Hotel
  • Rodeway Inn
  • Saharan Motor Hotel
  • Super 8 Motel
  • Travelodge Sunset La Brea Hotel
  • Westside Rentals Hollywood Hotel

3-Star

  • Best Western Hollywood Hills
  • Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Hollywood Walk Of Fame Hotel
  • Magic Castle Hotel

If you wish to find quality yet cheap hotels in Hollywood I would also suggest that you use online booking sites since they usually offer lots of good deals year-round.

Filed Under: Celebrity, Lifestyle Tagged With: accomodations, hotels, tourists

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