So far we’ve discussed some of the most romantic and fairy-tale locations that you could possibly find in your hotel hopping experience. But what if “nice” isn’t your style? What if you’re looking for a hotel that will thrill and chill you with its flickering lights and ghostly knocks at your bedroom door?
Although technically not a bed and breakfast, This 12-story hotel may seem like an ordinary place to stop for the night, and in fact, many people claim that “glamor never looked so good.” From its Tropicana bar to its famed Teddy’s nightclub, Hollywood Roosevelt seems fairly friendly for a supposedly haunted hotel.
Despite its historic Spanish-style architecture and its history for hosting the Academy Awards inside its Blossom Ballroom, many travelers claim to see the ghost of Marilyn Monroe frequenting its rooms and hallways. According to legend, the 9th floor (where Marilyn often visited) is the best place to spot apparitions, listen to ghostly moans, and feel the temperature drop inexplicably.
A few employees have reported to see a man in a suite turn the corner and walk out the emergency exit, without making a sound. Many guests testify that loud footsteps roam the halls at night, and a few even note that they here trumpets practicing (supposedly the ghost of Montgomery Clift who lived in room 928). Coffee makers and TVs turn on of their own accord and strange voices in recordings warn visitors to “turn around.”
However, don’t let the paranormal activity of this building scare you away from enjoying a good night’s stay at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. It also offers an Olympic-size outdoor pool, 9 restaurants, a massage garden, and a state-of-the- art gym.
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Rates:: $179-$598
Donovan House Grammy Package: Live like a Grammy winner for $54,000 – includes first class roundtrip tickets to DCA, up to 5 night stay in Donovan Penthouse Suite, Private dining with a personal chef, personal chauffeur and butler with 24 hour service, $10,000 shopping spree, Grammy swag bag with IPhone 4s and other accessories, exclusive access to rooftop bar for you and 10 friends.
Amenities: Flat screen TV, iPod docking station, minibar and coffee facilities, 24-hour concierge service, cocktails and drinks are available, American cuisine is offered at the public kitchen and bar, and King-sized beds, Wi-Fi access, and lush terrycloth robes.