Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel has been the place where stars have stayed and played since its spectacular opening in 1927in which Hollywood royalty such as Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin attended. In 1929, it became the location of the very first Academy Awards. This ceremony was nothing like the spectacle it is today. No big song numbers or comedy skits. The entire ceremony went for only fifteen minutes with thirteen awards handed out. That works out at one minute and fifteen seconds donated to each award! Could you imagine that these days? Unheard of! Over the years, there have been many Hollywood stars that have stayed here while in town. Some which people suggest have never left. The Roosevelt is said to be the home of Marilyn Monroe’s ghost which has been reported to be seen in the full length mirror which used to be in the room at the Roosevelt which she often stayed in.
I love the lobby. It is true old Hollywood. Many people go to Hollywood thinking it is going to be all glitz and glamour and can be quite underwhelmed as a result. If you want to see the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood, this is where you need to be. Dim lighting, a running fountain and old fashioned leather arm chairs (good quality, not the uncomfortable squeaky kind) make you feel like you have stepped back in time and that you should be looking around and seeing women in tasselled dresses and men with cigars. I have no trouble picturing Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks standing around sipping champagne with their fellow party guests here. That’s what you want to see in Hollywood, isn’t it? Feeling the magic of Hollywood!If you would like to stay at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, check out their website and rooms and rates. http://www.thompsonhotels.com/ppc/hollywood-roosevelt/thompson-roosevelt-hotel-ppc.html?source=google+HollywoodRoosevelt+HollywoodRooseveltBrand+hollywoodroosevelthotelA few tips before you go. *Watch From Here To Eternity just in case you stay on the ninth floor and need to remind Mr Clift what his lines are or need to comment on whether he has got the bugle quite right. *Stay in a Cabana Room, especially in summer so you are right near the amazing pool. Did I mention Miss Monroe shot her first commercial there? *And finally, remember where you are. You have Hollywood on your doorstep. Love the hotel, but don’t stay in it the whole time. Go and see as much of the town as you can. The more you explore, the better it is. Sources“Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel” http://www.hollywoodusa.co.uk/hollywoodroosevelt.htm Accessed: 10th July 2011*”The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel” http://www.seeing-stars.com/hotels/hollywoodroosevelt.shtml Accessed: 10th July 2011
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