The ultimate in authentic, Old Hollywood glamour

The ultimate in authentic, Old Hollywood glamour is hands down the infamous Chateau Marmont. Fashioned after a French royal residence, the hotel is an oasis located above West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. Hotel tycoon André Balazs of Standard (New York, Miami, L.A.) and Chiltern (London) fame has restored the Chateau to its former glory, modernizing it while taking care to ensure the hotel retains its historic soul. Entering the lobby is like walking into a movie: you’re enveloped by the plush furniture and dark-wood vaulted ceilings. There are 63 rooms and suites, all individually styled in cheerful midcentury décor. Guests can go with a charming, old-fashioned standard room, perhaps one haunted by the famous Marmont ghost, or spring for a legendary poolside bungalow, with all the comforts of home, including a kitchen. The hotel’s garden and pool are the perfect places to soak up the California sun and play movie star for a day. At Chateau Marmont, privacy is paramount, which has made it a celebrity haunt for almost a century, attracting names like James Dean and Jim Morrison. The hotel’s exclusive and cool restaurant and bar, with chef Carolyn Spence’s casual menu, has remained a favorite among today’s Hollywood elite. Those who stay at the iconic hotel are guaranteed to leave bewitched by its history and mystique.