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're traveling as a couple.
Short answer
Is The Hollywood Roosevelt worth it?
The Hollywood Roosevelt deserves a place on most first itineraries. Go early or reserve ahead. Crowds are part of the cost.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
Site of the first Academy Awards, it pairs Spanish-Revival history with a lively pool and a central tourist-strip location.
- 02
Loaded with character and value; the immediate Hollywood Boulevard surroundings are touristy and busy.
Is it a fit?
Go if
You only have one day
Short trip or not, keep The Hollywood Roosevelt.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, The Hollywood Roosevelt is an easy yes.
You're traveling solo
Solo, The Hollywood Roosevelt is an easy yes.
Think twice if
You're watching the budget
The Hollywood Roosevelt can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
You're traveling with kids
With kids, The Hollywood Roosevelt needs the right timing and tolerance.
History and culture matter to you
The Hollywood Roosevelt offers some history & culture, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
The night matters
The Hollywood Roosevelt offers some nightlife, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
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