[5], The hotel has a total of eight restaurants, bars and lounges. Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson in Los Angeles and later took her mothers surname, Baker. Named after United States president Theodore Roosevelt and financed by a group including Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford and Louis B. Mayer, it first opened its doors on May 15, 1927. The three-story penthouse has a wide rooftop deck with 360-degree breathtaking views of Hollywood and its vicinity. View Website. Spread across the Tower and the Cabana area, experience extravagance, and a Hollywood modern revival. [21], The hotel's hallway can be seen in episode 7 of the 2016 FX true crime anthology television series The People v. O.J. . I must tell you that I, for sure, would stop by the Hotel to take a look at the mirror where they say that she shows up, but also, it has been said that she may be spotted on other places in the Hotel. I am thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful experience in the Marilyn Monroe suite, and appreciated the history that lives within its walls . Marilyn Monroe, original name Norma Jeane Mortenson, later called Norma Jeane Baker, Jeane sometimes spelled Jean, (born June 1, 1926, Los Angeles, California, U.S.died August 5, 1962, Los Angeles), American actress who became a major sex symbol, starring in a number of commercially successful films during the 1950s, and who is considered a pop culture icon. Today, Marilyn's former (and perhaps current) haunt is known as the Marilyn Monroe Suite and, yes, the hotel accepts . (1948), which was followed by other minor roles. Although she was later rehired, work never resumed. The three-level penthouse features contemporary Hollywood-inspired furnishings withvintage accents that exemplify old Hollywood extravagance. Outside of the hotel is Hollywood Boulevard, which is to LA what Times Square is to New York, according to Viola. Required fields are marked *. Monroe called the Roosevelt home for two years during the. Updates? Your email address will not be published. The story begins with Marilyn Monroe, when the once-aspiring model took up residence at the hotel in hopes of her big break. Your email address will not be published. Ive been sending links to people all weekend to take a look at this blog post. Every time I go there I discover something new! It cost $2.5 million ($33.9 million in today's money or dollars) to complete this twelve-story building, which holds 300 rooms and suites. This luxurious 3,200 square foot Penthouse Suite was once home to legendary Hollywood movie star couple Clark Gable and Carole Lombard. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. One is seen wearing a tux, the other is heard playing the piano. A mirror that hung in Marilyns room during the time she called the Roosevelt home now hangs in a mezzanine hallway just off the hotel lobby. Norma Jeane Mortenson later took her mothers name, Baker. It opened in 2005, was remodeled in 2012 and closed in 2015. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. She looked around the room and saw that she was alone. Looks like I need to plan a little overnight stalking trip!! Without a doubt, the most famous ghost said to dwell within the Roosevelt Hotel is that of Marilyn Monroe. The Gable & Lombard Suite is a 3,200-square-foot condominium. You can even spend the night in the Marilyn Monroe suite, which is apparently the hotels most requested room. She ran out of the room and never went back.. Designed by Yabu Pushelberg, the decor has Spanish-inspired patterns, subtle textures, beautiful leathers, andgrey tones with persimmon red accents. Montgomery Clift haunts Room 928, the room he stayed in while filming From Here to Eternity. [20], The hotel has hosted the Golden Raspberry Awards, the ceremony recognizing the year's worst in film, on numerous occasions. The LA Hotel That Is Said To Be Haunted By Marilyn Monroe. Simpson: American Crime Story, Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments in Hollywood, "Historic Cultural Monuments (HCM) Listing: City Declared Monuments", "Go inside and bowl with Brad and Angelina at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel", "The glory that was Hollywood before it became Hollyweird returns to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel", "The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel: The Story of an L.A. Icon", "The Hollywood Roosevelt hotel gets a makeover", "Yes, It Has a Mood, but It's Not a 'Boutique', "PCAD - Fisher, Lake and Traver, Architects", "6 Amazing Oscar Heists and 5 Happy Endings", "11 Things You Didn't Know About the Supernatural Party Palace", "Where to Find the Most Notable Filming Locations from The People vs. O.J.