The Hollywood Roosevelt

I have mixed feelings about our family-of-four's stay at the Hollywood Roosevelt. We chose the 1-bedroom suite that had a king bedroom separate from a large living and dining area with a sleeper sofa with a full-size pullout bed. The location is excellent, as it is right in the heart of Hollywood and perfect for walking to nearby attractions. That said, it is very loud, with constant traffic noise and frequent emergency vehicles, which light sleepers should be aware of. Unfortunately, several operational issues significantly impacted the experience. The hotel appeared understaffed, which led to slow response times and limited service at the lobby bar. During our stay, there was only one functioning guest elevator, causing long waits and congestion, especially during peak hours. Housekeeping was also somewhat disappointing. Damp comforters were placed on the beds, which is unacceptable from a comfort and hygiene standpoint. In addition, the two complimentary bottles of water per day that were stated in the guest information were not provided, and this was never addressed proactively. The Roosevelt has historic charm and an unbeatable location, but the current execution does not match the price point or expectations. With better staffing, attention to basic room readiness, and consistency in amenities, this could be a much better experience.

Visited for a long wknd with my family to see a show at the Dolby. First, we booked a one bedroom suite and it was quite different from the photos and description. We needed separation from our kids to do a morning meditation and not wake them (this is not a euphemism, there's some chanting involved 😁), and we didn't have the door between the rooms that was pictured. We had also asked for a room that wasn't directly on Hollywood Blvd, and ours was, and it was very loud. Also, despite making a reservation that included four people, the pullout couch was missing linens and pillows, and we were only given two towels. It was suggested before we checked in that we could text with any issues. However, my texts were for the most part ignored. When I mentioned yet more issues (noisy leak in shower, broken bathroom fan, shower door not closing), I did get a response in that they sent up an engineer without asking first, who woke up the kids. On top of all this, one of the elevators was malfunctioning and the lobby was closed that weekend which they hadn't warned us about. Hollywood Blvd is loud, ugly and very gritty. Unless you have to be there, the hotel isn't worth it.

Don’t let their Instagram page fool you. This place is a total dump. The room, the corridors, the bathroom… no room service between breakfast and dinner, and they didn’t bother to tell me about the annoying construction in the next room all afternoon. Worst place I’ve stayed in LA.

I had a lovely stay in the ‘Original Home of the Oscars’. You can feel the history within the building, but with all the added mod-cons. The pool is a particular gem. And if your heading out. A useful valet area makes getting an uber a breeze or walk out the front door and your right on the Walk of Fame.

4.5 - classic, historic Hollywood hotel, onetime home of “Norma Jean Baker” before she became Marilyn Monroe. Steps away from the Hollywood/Highland and across the street from the fab Ovation Center & Dolby “Oscars” theater. Great bar, impeccably clean (if smallish) rooms with a rarity: FULLY stocked mini bar, although pricey. Will be back several times in 2026 for work.