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The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is a historic hotel located in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. It was built in 1926 and opened on May 15 of that year. The hotel was named after President Theodore Roosevelt and was the first hotel in Hollywood. It was also one of the first hotels in the United States to have air conditioning. The hotel has hosted many famous guests throughout its history, including Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, and Marilyn Monroe. It has also been the site of many famous events, including the first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929. The hotel underwent a major renovation in 2005 and continues to operate as a luxury hotel to this day.

Interesting facts about the hotel[edit | edit source]

The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel was designed by architect Leland A. Bryant and was built at a cost of $2.5 million.
The hotel originally had 300 guest rooms, two rooftop gardens, a swimming pool, and a ballroom.
The hotel's famous Blossom Room was used as a television studio during the 1950s and 1960s, hosting shows such as The Merv Griffin Show and The Red Skelton Show.
The hotel's Cinegrill nightclub was a popular spot for celebrities in the 1930s and 1940s, and featured performances by jazz legends such as Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday.
The hotel's Tropicana nightclub was another popular spot for celebrities in the 1950s and 1960s, and featured performances by Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.
The hotel was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 and was designated as a California Historical Landmark in 1985.
The hotel has been used as a filming location for numerous movies and television shows, including The Last Tycoon, The Bodyguard, and Entourage.
The hotel also houses a historic photo collection of more than 100,000 photographs from the 1920s to the 1960s.
The hotel also has two swimming pools, one is an indoor pool and the other is an outdoor pool, which was the first ever swimming pool built in a hotel.
The hotel has a spa, a fitness center, and several dining options, including the famous 25 Degrees hamburger restaurant.

Ghost legends[edit | edit source]

The hotel is said to be haunted by several spirits. One of the most well-known is that of Montgomery Clift, a actor who stayed in room 928 while filming the movie "From Here to Eternity." Guests have reported seeing his ghostly figure in the mirror and feeling a presence in the room. Another ghost said to haunt the hotel is that of Marilyn Monroe, who lived at the hotel for two years early in her career. Guests and staff have reported seeing her ghostly figure in the hallway and in the mirror of the hotel's beauty salon. The ghost of Conrad Hilton, the hotel's founder, is also said to have been spotted in the hotel, as well as a ghostly child and a ghost dog.

Current status[edit | edit source]

The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is still open and operating as a luxury hotel. It continues to be a popular destination for tourists and celebrities visiting Los Angeles. It offers guests a variety of room options, from standard guest rooms to suites and bungalows. The hotel also continues to host events and parties, and is a popular location for film and television shoots. Overall, the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel remains a notable landmark in Hollywood and a popular destination for visitors to Los Angeles.