Chateau Marmont - Los Angeles
34.09806, -118.36841Overview
A Hollywood landmark with a storied past, private gardens, and a pool once called 'the only decent place to swim' in Los Angeles.
Chateau Marmont Los Angeles
Chateau Marmont opened its doors in February 1929 as the first deluxe high-rise apartment complex on Sunset Boulevard. The architecture, modeled after the Chateau Amboise in France's Loire Valley, gives the property a Gothic, old-world European character rarely found in Southern California. The hotel's thick concrete walls and lush tropical foliage have long offered a private retreat for figures from Greta Garbo to James Dean. Today, chateau marmont Los Angeles continues to operate as a boutique hotel with 63 rooms, suites, and private bungalows, each individually decorated with antique furnishings and original details.
Rooms and Suites
The Chateau Marmont provides accommodations ranging from compact queen rooms to spacious penthouse suites and private garden cottages. Many chateau marmont rooms feature original hardwood floors, open fireplaces, and private balconies or terraces. The hotel's garden bungalows sit among the property's tropical landscaping, offering extra seclusion. All rooms include air conditioning, soundproofing, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The hotel also offers a range of services including daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk with express check-in and checkout.
Dining and Entertainment
The hotel's restaurant and bar serve contemporary California cuisine with a focus on local ingredients. The outdoor terrace, set under strings of lights, is a popular spot for daytime dining and evening cocktails. The bar maintains an extensive wine list and a curated selection of Champagnes and spirits. Live music performances take place several evenings a week in the lounge. The Chateau Marmont also offers private dining for events, with special menus available on request. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and room service is available around the clock.
Amenities and Services
The heated outdoor pool sits amidst a lush garden, with sun loungers and umbrellas provided. A separate guest-only pool area offers a quieter setting. The hotel's full-service spa provides massage, facial treatments, body treatments, and beauty services including manicures, pedicures, and hair styling. A fitness center with personal trainers is available. Guests can borrow bicycles to explore the neighborhood, or join guided walking tours of Hollywood's historic landmarks. The hotel also offers valet parking, an electric vehicle charging station, and a pet-friendly policy with pet bowls provided on request.
Location and Nearby Attractions
Chateau Marmont is located at 8221 Sunset Boulevard, directly on the Sunset Strip. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a 15-minute walk away, while Runyon Canyon Park offers hiking trails with views of the city. Sunset Plaza, a shopping and dining complex, is less than 1 km from the hotel. For those exploring further, the hotel provides a concierge service, tour desk, and shuttle service to local attractions. Parking is available in a private garage, and the hotel also offers a valet service.
- Step back to 1929, when Chateau Marmont first opened as a deluxe high-rise apartment complex on Sunset Boulevard. Its design, inspired by the Chateau Amboise in France's Loire Valley, still stands out along the Sunset Strip today.
- Over the decades, Chateau Marmont has hosted generations of Hollywood icons, from Greta Garbo to James Dean and Marilyn Monroe. The hotel maintains its reputation as a discreet hideaway for entertainment, music, fashion, and art-world figures.
- The property includes a heated outdoor pool surrounded by tropical gardens, a quiet guest-only pool area, and private cottage stays. Guests also have access to a full-service spa, fitness center, and personal trainer.
- The on-site restaurant and bar serve gourmet menus, an extensive wine list, and signature cocktails, with live music performances several nights a week. Pet bowls and a pet-friendly policy welcome four-legged companions.
- Chateau Marmont sits within walking distance of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Runyon Canyon Park, and Sunset Plaza. Services include valet parking, an electric vehicle charging station, bike rentals, and guided walking tours of the neighborhood.
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Room size:
28 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Room size:
74 m²
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Max:2 persons
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Room size:
56 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Essential information about Chateau Marmont
| 💵 Lowest room price | 120431 PKR |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.5 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 16.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Hollywood Burbank, BUR |
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