Chateau Marmont
(323) 656-1010
8221 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood,
CA
90046
34.0982
-118.3673
Neighborhoods: Central LA, Hollywood
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In Short
No other hotel has played a more central role in Hollywood mythology. "If you must get in trouble, do it at the Chateau Marmont," said original Columbia Pictures head Harry Cohn. (The infamous quote was directed at William Holden and Glenn Ford in 1939.) A sampling from the scores of legendary scandals: Jean Harlow and Clark Gable trysted here, Jim Morrison, high as a kite, leapt from a balcony, and John Belushi overdosed in one of the bungalows. Situated atop a hill and hidden by thick foliage, Marmont's lure is the feeling of seclusion, which is why everyone from Bogart to DeNiro has taken up residence. The French countryside-like castle mixes design elements from various periods--gothic arches, mid-century George Nelson lamps, art deco seating--for a highly eclectic vibe. Hotelier Andre Balazs' renovation during the early '90s removed a layer of shabbiness and restored the original bohemian veneer.
User Reviews
hangerone
March 08, 2009
This review is not for the hotel, but for the restaurant within the Chateau Marmont. We were a party of 5 seated promptly. The atmospehere in the Chateau Marmont is whimsical and sophistcated which I hoped would bring a great experience, but at the end of the meal I was greatly dissapointed. Everything took forever, our reservations were at 7:30Pm and we didn't leave until 11:00PM. I had thought the entrees would have been worth the wait, but when they arrived there wasn't anything to remember. We had to finally go to the front to acquire our check and pay the $400 tab. The Chateau Marmont restaurant is just another Hollywood restaurant with overpriced food, poor service and a false reputation.
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dolcevita79
August 07, 2007
spending a weekend in a private bungalow was just so romantic .....we live in la but if you want to get away ..it is the place. .The staff is very courteous and helpful.Great swimming pool area and the lobby is very inviting for drinks and relaxing
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bethe_and_paula
August 07, 2007
WOW! what an amazing place. We were given the biggest room on the first floor. You literally just walked from dinner to your room. Felt like we had a secret entrance to the castle that no one knew about and the room was HUGE with views so you could see who else was staying there. The hotel service was to die for from personal directions for walking the hills from Benedict to wine suggestions from Elizabeth. The pool was a blast and even Clare Danes sunbathed right down from us. Unbelievable the amount of star power we saw from the new arrivals from England to Christopher LLoyd himself. If you only do it once, you should do it right at the Chateau you must stay at least two days so you can have breakfast and dinner in the garden and drinks in the lobby. Just sit back and enjoy yourself. Guests are treated like royalty!
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Hungry? Head to the hotel's trendy restaurant for some nourishment.
The Extras:
Feeling hungry? Guests and visitors alike can enjoy a Euro-American menu either indoors or on the lush outdoor courtyard. (Just don't touch the celebrities.)
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