Marilyn Monroe had her first advertising modeling gig here. Rumor has it Errol Flynn made moonshine here. And it's a wonder anybody gets up from the chairs in the comfy lobby. Built in 1927, restored and reopened in 1986, the Hollywood Roosevelt now features 335 rooms, a swimming pool with an underwater mural by David Hockney, painted ceilings, Corinthian columns and a garish, bulky chandelier. On the mezzanine level, there's even an illustrated chronology of Hollywood highs and lows that rivals the one of the nearby Hollywood Entertainment Museum.
Rooms have central air, cable, a safe and mini-bar.
Besides the Hockney pool, there's a garden-side Jacuzzi and an exercise room. Theodore's Restaurant is on site too, and so is the Tropicana bar and Teddy's Lounge. Because of Tuesday's attacks, many arts, entertainment and leisure events have been canceled or postponed. It is advisable to call venues for confirmation of events through the weekend.