A popular retreat for the Hollywood elite in the 1920s, many who stayed at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel appear to have remained (or so the story goes).

The Roosevelt Hotel is located across the street from Mann's Chinese Theater which is reported to be a haunted destination in it's own right. the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel gained notoriety as a preferred lodging choice for movie greats and industry executives alike. Investments from Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford no doubt aided in its popularity. It was the site of the first Academy Awards in 1929.

In 1932 actor Harry Lee jumped to his death from the Hotel's fire escape.

During the three month making of "From Here to Eternity" in 1952, Hollywood great Montgomery Clift stayed in Room 928. He could be found practiced his lines or his bugle while pacing the floor outside his room on the ninth floor. According to various accounts, the ghost Montgomery Clift can still occasionally be heard playing his bugle in the ninth story hall. The hotels guests who have stayed in the room report being physically "touched" by something. The claims are of a hand pat on the shoulder, back or leg. Many have reported strange phenominon and has been well established as one of the great haunted locations of California.

Carol Lombard's ghost has been seen on the twelfth floor.

It is said that Bill “Bojangles” Robinson first showed Shirley Temple their famous staircase dance on the tiled steps leading from the Lobby to the Mezzanine level.

Rumors persist that during Prohibition, Errol Flynn mixed his gin recipe in the back of the hotel’s barbershop.

Marilyn Monroe frequented the Roosevelt Hotel in Cabana 246. Her four foot vanity mirror was moved from her suite and resided for a while in the hotel managers office. When dusting on one occasion, a maid was startled to see Marilyn Monroe gazing back. The mirror can now be found in the lobby. According to several accounts, her ghostly image can still occasionally be seen in it's reflection.

There is also a report of a "cold spot" that is approximately a foot in diameter in the middle of the Blossom Ballroom. It is said to be haunted by two more spirits as well.

Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
7000 Hollywood Blvd

Reservations are available through 2GETGold.com for the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. This hotel is across the street from Grauman's Chinese Theater which is said to be haunted as well.

Expect to park at the garage on the corner of Hollywood and Highland where you will also find the Hollywood Wax Museum and Guiness World of Records. You can then walk one block West on Hollywood Blvd. to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Mann's Chinese Theater and the Walk of Fame. Also within walking distance to the parking garage is the haunted location listed as the Musso and Frank Grill below.

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