9 Ways to Celebrate The Hollywood Roosevelt’s 90th Anniversary

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2. GO BACK IN TIME WITH AN OLD HOLLYWOOD SUITE STAY. The property’s piece de resistances are its Gable & Lombard Penthouse Suite, a 3,200 square foot suite which was once the home of legendary couple Clark Gable and Carole Lombard that features a three-level penthouse features an expansive rooftop patio with 360-degree, panoramic views of Hollywood and its surrounding area, and offers a play between sleek, contemporary furnishings and vintage extravagance and its Marilyn Suite. The latter, named after Marilyn Monroe, features a loft-like, open floor plan, with white furniture, sleek dark hardwood floors, vintage Eames designer pieces and a spacious wrap around balcony, which overlooks the Tropicana Pool & Cafe below. For two consecutive years, The Marilyn Suite once served as home to Marilyn Monroe and she continued to stay at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel throughout her prosperous acting and modeling career.

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3. AWARDS SEASON HISTORY IS HERE. Make sure to check out the Blossom Ballroom, the home of the first Academy Awards, which has been recently restored to its original grandeur thanks to a 25-foot-tall LED light ceilings, nearly 4500 square feet of historic space, custom chandeliers, vintage tiles, original ceiling details and 10-foot radial doors. There’s also the Oscar Room, which, with its floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Hollywood Boulevard, will make everyone look backlit like a star, and the Academy Room, formerly the offices of the Motion Picture Academy (where the Oscar ballots used to be tallied) that now serves as an event space with its large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Hollywood Boulevard, 16-foot vaulted ceilings and cast-iron chandeliers.

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6. GET ROSY. This month, the hotel will debut its Rosy Oyster pop-up, a new rosé and oyster pairing experience in the hotel’s famed Tropicana suite space spearheaded by model-cum-sommelier Lelanea Fulton. Often known for her time spent as sommelier at New York’s Dirty French, and touted in the press as “ridiculously chic,” Lelanea has developed a knack for pairing wine with one of her favorite colors, so get on board and get in the pink.

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7. EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY. The Roosevelt plays host to two very vintage-inspired locales: Public Kitchen & Bar and Library Bar. The former is a critically-acclaimed American brasserie, located off of the historic main lobby of The Hollywood Roosevelt, helmed by Executive Chef and Restaurateur Tim Goodell. With industrial-chic brass chandeliers, tufted leather banquettes, a wall of lush greenery and a historic mural—rediscovered during the renovation process—public sets the scene for a quite understated, delightful dinner. Make sure not to miss Library Bar for a nightcap, where you’ll actually choosethe ingredients that pique you interest from a garden of fresh fruits, seasonal vegetables and refreshing herbs.

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8. A BAR WITH BOWLING. The Roosevelt is home to The Spare Room, one of the coolest concepts in L.A. It’s not only a bar, but a bowling alley! Upon entering, guests will experience the Hollywood charm and glamour of a bygone era thanks to original design elements such as wrought-iron, arched windows and its vintage-inspired bowling alley that runs adjacent to the game parlor and cocktail lounge.

9. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is located at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, bordered by the world’s most famous sidewalk, the “Hollywood Walk of Fame,” featuring handprints of iconic celebrities. It is also walking distance to the El Captain theater, Jimmy Kimmel Studios, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and the infamous Dolby Theatre, which plays host to the Academy Awards each year. Should you be a Los Angeles local having a much-needed staycation, don’t be embarrassed to play tourist for a day in your own backyard. It’s history, after all, and you’re part of it!