The Hollywood Roosevelt
A historic 1920s hotel on Hollywood Boulevard with a poolside scene and Tinseltown lore.
The call
Worth it if you only have one day and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Site of the first Academy Awards, it pairs Spanish-Revival history with a lively pool and a central tourist-strip location.
Our read - 02
Loaded with character and value; the immediate Hollywood Boulevard surroundings are touristy and busy.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, The Hollywood Roosevelt earns the hours.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Hollywood Roosevelt works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, The Hollywood Roosevelt works.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — The Hollywood Roosevelt isn't cheap for what it is.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
History and culture matter to you
For history & culture, The Hollywood Roosevelt is hit or miss.
The night matters
For nightlife, The Hollywood Roosevelt is hit or miss.
What you're near — and what you're not
- Hollywood Walk of Fame and theaters
- Hollywood nightlife
- Metro Red Line
- Beaches and the Westside
- Quiet surroundings
- Downtown Arts District
What you're paying for
Rooms and suites blending 1920s character with updates, plus cabana-style options by the pool. The history and the pool scene are the draw; expect a busy, central-Hollywood setting rather than a retreat.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Moderate to upper-moderate