The Hollywood Roosevelt is the storied grande dame of Hollywood Boulevard — a 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival hotel that hosted the first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929 and has been steeped in movie history ever since. Sitting right on the Walk of Fame (across from the TCL Chinese Theatre), it blends old-Hollywood glamour with a lively contemporary scene: the famous Tropicana pool (with a David Hockney-painted bottom), buzzy bars, and a poolside party energy. It's the place to stay to be in the thick of Hollywood.
Opened in 1927 and named for President Theodore Roosevelt, the Hollywood Roosevelt is one of the most historic hotels in Los Angeles, famous for hosting the very first Academy Awards ceremony in its Blossom Room in 1929. Its Spanish Colonial Revival architecture — a grand lobby with painted beams, wrought iron, and a central fountain — evokes the golden age of Hollywood, and the hotel has accumulated decades of star-studded lore (and the requisite ghost stories).
Today it pairs that heritage with a decidedly lively, of-the-moment social scene. The Tropicana Pool, with a design painted on its floor by artist David Hockney, is a centerpiece for poolside lounging and parties; the hotel's bars and venues (including a hidden-feeling lobby bar and a rooftop) draw a fashionable crowd. Rooms range from historic tower accommodations to poolside cabana-style rooms, blending vintage character with modern updates.
The location is unbeatable for Hollywood sightseeing — it's right on Hollywood Boulevard and the Walk of Fame, directly across from the TCL Chinese Theatre and Dolby Theatre, and close to the area's attractions. That central-Hollywood placement means energy and convenience, though also the boulevard's crowds and grit. The Roosevelt suits travelers who want historic Hollywood glamour, a buzzy scene, and a location in the heart of the action.
Why stay here
- ✓Tropicana Pool (Hockney-painted)
- ✓Historic Spanish Colonial architecture
- ✓Multiple bars and lounges
- ✓On-site dining
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Valet parking
- ✓On the Walk of Fame
Good questions
How historic is the Hollywood Roosevelt?+
It opened in 1927 and hosted the first-ever Academy Awards ceremony in 1929. It's one of LA's most storied hotels, full of golden-age Hollywood history (and ghost stories).
What's the Tropicana Pool?+
The hotel's famous pool, with a design painted on its floor by artist David Hockney — a centerpiece for poolside lounging and the hotel's lively social scene.
Where is it located?+
Right on Hollywood Boulevard and the Walk of Fame, directly across from the TCL Chinese Theatre and Dolby Theatre — in the heart of tourist Hollywood, with all its energy and crowds.
