Chateau Marmont
Old Hollywood Gothic. Faded grandeur. Discreet and deliberately timeless — faded oriental rugs, velvet couches, beveled mirrors, brass candelabras, vintage teak furniture and 1930s tiled bathrooms. Not a hotel for tourists. A hotel for people who want to disappear.
Dinner at the restaurant is essentially reserved for hotel guests — if you're not staying, book early and be patient, or come for breakfast or lunch when the patio is open to the public.
Why It Matters
One of Hollywood's most legendary properties. Opened in 1929, modeled after a Loire Valley chateau, and acquired by André Balazs in 1990 who restored it while preserving its character. Clark Gable and Jean Harlow had their affair here. Howard Hughes surveilled the pool from his penthouse. John Belushi overdosed in Bungalow 3. Jim Morrison jumped off the roof. Led Zeppelin rode motorcycles through the lobby. It received the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2024.
The Chateau Marmont has been doing sin and discretion since 1929, and it's still very good at both. Modeled after the Loire Valley's Chateau Amboise — gothic vaulted ceilings, ivy-draped exterior, dark wood throughout — it sits perched above Sunset Boulevard like an elderly French castle that never quite made it home. André Balazs has owned it since 1990 and his genius move was to restore it while making it look like he hadn't touched a thing. The 63 rooms, suites, cottages and bungalows are all different; some are 300-square-foot standard rooms with faded carpets and midcentury furniture, others are 3,800-square-foot bungalows with private gardens and working fireplaces. The whole point is privacy. Staff have seen it all and it takes a lot to shock them.
Where You'll Stay
12 room types available
Garden Cottage
600 square feet grouped around a landscaped courtyard next to the pool, accessed via a private street entrance. Craftsman style with hardwood floors and stained-glass windows. Full kitchen and dining area. A queen bed, and a rollaway can be added for a child. Cozy and slightly floral — the Doris Day end of the spectrum.
Queen
Hill View Suite
845 square feet with a north-facing balcony overlooking the Hollywood Hills. King bed, large living room, full kitchen, separate dining room. Craftsman style. A rollaway can be added for a child.
King
Hillside Two-Bedroom Bungalow
1,500 square feet designed by Craig Ellwood in 1956 in his signature mid-century modern style — two of the four bungalows were designed by Ellwood post his Case Study House work. Private entrance, attached carport, fully enclosed garden with direct pool access, and a living room with a working fireplace. Two bedrooms (king + queen), two bathrooms.
King + QueenJunior Suite
At 600 square feet, a real step up — you get a large living room, a full kitchen with separate dining room, and Hollywood Hills views. Queen bed. The kitchen is fully fitted with a vintage midcentury gas cooker. Ideal for longer stays.
Queen
One-Bedroom Penthouse
1,200 square feet with one or two private patios, sunloungers, alfresco sofas and dining tables. Wood-floored living room with velvet sofas and armchairs. King bed. Walk-in shower and bathtub. This is where Howard Hughes famously took up residence with his binoculars.
KingOne-Bedroom Suite
900 square feet with expansive views across Los Angeles. King bed, large living room, full kitchen, separate dining room. Craftsman style. A rollaway can be added for a child.
KingPremiere Garden Cottage
Slightly larger than the standard Garden Cottage at 700 square feet, same craftsman vibe with hardwood floors and stained-glass windows. Garden views, full kitchen and dining area. Queen bed. Rollaway available for a child.
QueenPremiere One-Bedroom Suite
975 square feet with a large terrace overlooking the courtyard — one of the best deals in the house for outdoor space. Classic craftsman hideaway feel. King bed, large living room, full kitchen, separate dining room.
KingQueen Bedroom
The entry-level room at 300 square feet. Classic midcentury decor, queen bed, courtyard view. Charming but honest: the carpets are worn, the bathroom is dated — that's the Marmont aesthetic. Comfortable queen bed with high-thread-count linens. Some street-facing rooms pick up Sunset Boulevard traffic noise.
QueenThree-Bedroom Poolside Bungalow
2,500 square foot split-level bungalow with private entrance and a patio with direct access to the main pool. Three bedrooms: one king, one queen, one with twin beds. Two bathrooms. Fully equipped kitchen and separate dining room. The dream family or group setup.
King + Queen + Twin
Two-Bedroom Penthouse
A sprawling 3,800 square feet. Large private terrace with sunloungers, alfresco dining table, and a Hollywood Hills-view lounge with outdoor sofas and armchairs. Silver-toned velvet seating in the living room. King bed in one bedroom, queen in the other, each with an ensuite with shower over bath. The apex of the hotel.
King + QueenTwo-Bedroom Suite
900 square feet with a private balcony overlooking the pool. Classic style with two bedrooms: one queen, one with twin beds. Large living room, full kitchen, separate dining room. Good for families or two couples.
Queen + TwinThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
This is, frankly, one of the main activities. The patio restaurant has historically been one of LA's best spots for A-list sightings. Keep your phone in your pocket — photography is heavily discouraged — but the people watching is world-class.
The hills directly behind the hotel offer easy walking access. Staff recommend this over the gym, and they're not wrong.
Most room categories come with fully equipped kitchens featuring vintage midcentury gas cookers. Anthony Bourdain famously used his bungalow kitchen every morning for scrambled eggs, coffee and newspapers on the terrace. Staff will help you get the vintage appliances running if needed.
The heated outdoor pool is small — it won't make you feel like you're at a resort — but it's set among lush tropical gardens and open 24 hours. Weekend afternoons a small poolside bar is set up. Weekdays, order room service to the pool deck. Bungalow guests have direct garden access.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Room service is discreet and available around the clock. Works well with the in-room kitchens for hybrid cooking-and-ordering setups.
A curated CD and DVD library available to guests, with each room including an iPod pre-loaded with music.
Babysitting and childcare services can be arranged.
Lush tropical garden surrounding the pool and bungalows. The outdoor patio is central to the restaurant experience and the Chateau's famously private atmosphere.
Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Small but beautifully maintained heated pool surrounded by tropical garden. Open 24 hours. Weekend poolside bar service. Bungalow guests have direct garden-to-pool access.
Hotel letter-writing paper headed 'In Residence' with the lead guest's name printed on it. A quietly brilliant detail.
Valet parking available on-site at $65 per night.
Located on the 7th floor. Described by multiple reviewers as small and dark with aging equipment — treadmill, StairClimber, elliptical, bikes, and weights. Functional, not inspiring.
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