- There are many hotels in Hollywood, north of Los Angeles.Hollywood Sign image by crossgolfing from Fotolia.com
"Hollywood" is synonymous with movies, glitz and entertainment. Hollywood is a neighborhood north of downtown Los Angeles, home to several major move and TV studios, and of course, the location of the iconic sign announcing the region's name. There are several hotels located around this area, catering to visitors excited about coming to the self-proclaimed "Entertainment Capital of the World." - The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is located just half a block from Grauman's Chinese Theater, where for decades fans view the handprints of stars, cemented in the sidewalk. The hotel is a legendary Hollywood establishment, named after Teddy Roosevelt and financed by the founding celebrities of Hollywood, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and Louis Meyer, who built it in 1927. It is the location of the first Academy Awards ceremony. Rooms here offer beds with 400-thread count Sferra linens, Dean and Deluca snacks in the mini bar and oversized terry robes. The hotel features a swimming pool with an underwater mural by artist David Hockney. Restaurants within half a mile of the hotel include Baja Fresh, California Pizza Kitchen, Hooters, Shelly Café, Mel's Drive-In, Vert Brasserie and 25 Degrees.
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
7000 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-466-7000
thompsonhotels.com - The Hollywood Hills Hotel is a quarter mile above the city in the hills of Hollywood. Many rooms have balconies overlooking the expanse of Los Angeles and all feature a down comforter, full kitchenette and Tarraco amenities. The hotel features a pool, set near a Japanese pagoda built in the 17th century. Restaurants within half a mile of the hotel include Grill Concepts, Johnny Rockets, Trastevere, Beard Papa Sweet Cafe, Green Earth Café and Kojis's Sushi & Shabu Shabu. The hotel is walking distance from the Egyptian Theater, the Magic Castle Club and five miles from NBC Studios Burbank.
Hollywood Hills Hotel
1999 North Sycamore Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
323-874-5089
hollywoodhillshotel.com - The Andaz West Hollywood is just a mile from the Walk of Fame, and earned its fame as the host of many rock legends, such as The Who, The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. Rooms here offer iPod docking stations, 24-hour in-room dining and wireless high-speed Internet access. The hotel features special hypo-allergenic rooms that have been deeply cleaned with upgraded air filtration systems. Restaurants within half a mile of the hotel include Saddle Ranch Chop House, House of Blues, Carney's Restaurant, Katana and Asia de Cuba at Mondrian. The hotel is 19 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, three miles from the La Brea Tar Pits and four miles from the Wilshire Country Club.
Andaz West Hollywood
8401 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
323-656-1234
westhollywood.andaz.hyatt.com
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Hollywood Hills Hotel
Andaz West Hollywood
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