The legendary suite on top of the Chateau Marmont hotel
I'm going out on a limb to say that the penthouse suite at the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Los Angeles is the real "Hotel California" as sung by the legendary rock band the Eagles. How to do know it's true? I personally spoke to a woman who worked at the hotel.
She told me the story of walking Don Henley to the rooftop suite during one of his visits in the 2000s, and when she opened the door to the suite, Henley proceeded to tell her of all the "good memories" of the parties the group had there. Not even counting this little historical tidbit, I'm still going to put this penthouse at the top of my best hotel suites in the world.
She told me the story of walking Don Henley to the rooftop suite during one of his visits in the 2000s, and when she opened the door to the suite, Henley proceeded to tell her of all the "good memories" of the parties the group had there. Not even counting this little historical tidbit, I'm still going to put this penthouse at the top of my best hotel suites in the world.
Is the Chateau Marmont Hotel the one on the cover of the "Hotel California" album?
The Beverly Hills Hotel in California
No, it's not. That is the Beverly Hills Hotel; and I know that because I used to work there. As far as I know, the Eagles never partied there. I worked at the BHH in the late 1990s when many of the legendary "old timers" still worked there. Both the maître d'hôtel and the pool manager had been at the hotel for over 50 years.
I heard plenty of stories about who had visited, but nothing about the Eagles. Further, I used to give tours of the Beverly Hills Hotel to VIP guests and would use a printout of the hotel's famous history as my guide for the guests. Again, nothing in the hotel's official celebrity guest list about the Eagles either.
I heard plenty of stories about who had visited, but nothing about the Eagles. Further, I used to give tours of the Beverly Hills Hotel to VIP guests and would use a printout of the hotel's famous history as my guide for the guests. Again, nothing in the hotel's official celebrity guest list about the Eagles either.
The Chateau Marmont's history with rock stars and Hollywood celebrities
Paris Hilton visits the hotel
The hotel is a haven for countless celebrities. The short list includes Anthony Bourdain, Johnny Depp, Tim Burton, Courtney Love, Quentin Tarantino, Cameron Diaz, Lindsay Lohan, Scarlett Johansson, Benicio Del Toro, Britney Spears, and Paris Hilton.
From the old-school days, there was Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, and Lauren Bacall. In fact, billionaire Howard Hughes lived in the rooftop suite for three years.
The hotel is also known for its deal-making and countless A-list movie producers have signed deals over dinner.
Additionally, many movies have been filmed there, including Sofia Coppola's Somewhere, Ryan Gosling's La La Land, Bradley Cooper's A Star Is Born, and Val Kilmer's The Doors.
From the old-school days, there was Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, and Lauren Bacall. In fact, billionaire Howard Hughes lived in the rooftop suite for three years.
The hotel is also known for its deal-making and countless A-list movie producers have signed deals over dinner.
Additionally, many movies have been filmed there, including Sofia Coppola's Somewhere, Ryan Gosling's La La Land, Bradley Cooper's A Star Is Born, and Val Kilmer's The Doors.
Lifestyle Management: Booking VIP clients at the Chateau Marmont
The Chateau Marmont is a well-known celebrity haven
If you work for a high-net-worth family or a celebrity that live outside of Los Angeles, then I can recommend a visit to the Chateau Marmont. It has so much old-Hollywood glamour and appeal.
I also recommend booking well in advance.
There is, though, one important bit of information that you should be aware of: The Chateau Marmont was originally designed to be an apartment building, so it doesn't have a traditional red carpet at the entrance.
In terms of staffing, you won't get the kind of traditional 5-star service that you would at one of the fancy brands. The Chateau Marmont is known for its architecture and privacy and not for its ratio of staff to guests.
I also recommend booking well in advance.
There is, though, one important bit of information that you should be aware of: The Chateau Marmont was originally designed to be an apartment building, so it doesn't have a traditional red carpet at the entrance.
In terms of staffing, you won't get the kind of traditional 5-star service that you would at one of the fancy brands. The Chateau Marmont is known for its architecture and privacy and not for its ratio of staff to guests.
VIDEO: The glamorous history of the Chateau Marmont
