Each Halloween, we team up with with The Lita’s of Los Angeles and do a spooky themed tour. Join us this year as we take a wild ride to haunted hotels! Grab your best ghoulies and take this tour on your own route and time. Then, meet up with everyone else afterwards to hang at Pizzanista in Downtown LA to enjoy some amazing vegan food. Located at 2019 E. 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021

THIS EVENT IS FOR EVERYONE, ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!

Listed below are said to be the most Haunted Hotels in the Los Angeles area. Choose as many as you’d like to visit and have fun! Take photos and post, too!. Also, feel free to wear a costume for this ride. It is Halloween, after all! If you tag us (LA LITAS AND SHE WOLF MOTO CO) in photos and use hashtag #shewolfLAlitashauntedhoteltour, we’ll select a group of 5 people or less for some prizes!

PLEASE NOTE: These Hotels are still currently in business so please be mindful of where you park and be courteous of Hotel guests. If you go inside, please be aware of this and use your manners. Some of these hotels are high end and will not allow non guest so just keep in mind! We are not affiliated with any of these locations and they are not expecting us. most downtown areas will not allow parking in front but there are plenty of parking garages in the area if you choose to visit a few on foot.

DOWNTOWN LA

1.The Cecil Hotel (Stay on Main) 640 S Main St, Los Angeles, 90014

The Cecil Hotel has a morbid and chilling history, making it one of the most famous hotels in the country and a popular spot for ghost hunters.

This hotel was recently reopened as low-income housing in partnership with the Skid Row Housing Trust, but I would be remiss in writing an article about haunted Hollywood hotels and not mention the Cecil Hotel.

At least sixteen people have died at the hotel under various circumstances, including murder and suicide.

The hotel’s most famous victim is Elisa Lam, a young woman who mysteriously disappeared in the middle of the night at the hotel and was found a few days later in the hotel’s water tank. Her story was told in the Netflix documentary Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel. The hotel’s reputation even inspired the TV series American Horror Story: Hotel.

2.Millennium Biltmore Hotel 506 South Grand Avenue, Downtown Los Angeles, 90071

Guests and staff at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel have reported plenty of paranormal activity throughout the hotel’s history, including ghost sightings of a little boy’s spirit, a ghost of a young girl, and the ghost of a nurse.

The hotel is located in downtown Los Angeles, California, and had its grand opening in 1923. It was designated a Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument in 1969.

The Hollywood Roosevelt may have been the first host of the first Oscars ceremony, but the Millennium Biltmore also hosted the awards ceremony from 1931 to 1942.

One of the reasons the hotel has a reputation for being haunted is that it was the last place Elizabeth Short, also known as the Black Dahlia, was seen before she was murdered and her mutilated corpse was discovered in January of 1947.

Her murder is one of the most famous unsolved murders in American history. Since then, guests have reported sightings of ghostly figures and mysterious happenings throughout the hotel.

The interior also seems to lend itself to spooky tales. The ceilings are low, the spiral staircases are endless, and objects appear to move by themselves across rooms.

The interior is well known for being the site of some pivotal moments in history. For example, the Emerald Room, which was once used as the primary dining room, was Lyndon B. Johnson’s war room during the 1960 Democratic National Convention.

3.The Mayfair Hotel 1256 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017-2346

A very haunted hotel in downtown LA, the recently refurbished Mayfair Hotel was built in 1927 during the Moorish Revival.

An interesting little fact as well, it was the filming location for True Lies, a movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger that came out in the 1990s.

As well as an affordable stop for guests visiting L.A., the hotel harbors a dark history and is haunted by several spirits.

Paul Dale Roberts (a paranormal investigator), spoke with a clerk at the Mayfair Hotel who had been working there for several years.

According to him, the clerk shared stories about the ghost of a little boy who had been seen on the third floor. He’s described as wearing a blue jean one-piece jumpsuit, and guests refer to him as “the lost boy.”

The Mayfair Hotel is also home to a female ghost. Believed to have been a prostitute during her life, she’s often seen passing through doors on the fourth floor with no clothes on!

4.Hotel Figueroa 939 South Figueroa Street, Downtown Los Angeles, 90015

This boutique hotel is fashionable and chic, but don’t let its appearances fool you; Hotel Figueroa is also thought to be one of the most haunted hotels in Los Angeles, likely due to the two murders and suicide that occurred on its premises. 

One of the murder victims was Cecilia Oswald, and her body was discovered in one of the rooms after her partner’s confession that he killed her because he “loved her.” Yikes!

Guests have reported televisions being turned on by no one in the middle of the night, an uncontrollable elevator, and unexplained sounds coming from hallways and rooms.

However, the Hotel Figueroa isn’t only popular because of its paranormal reputation. The hotel is popular because of its great location in downtown Los Angeles, posh dining, sophisticated hotel rooms, and fascinating activities.

The hotel has just 63 suites, and the property includes a secret passageway, private balconies, and lots of local art.

5.Ace Hotel 929 South Broadway, Downtown Los Angeles, 90015

The Ace Hotel is another stylish boutique hotel in Los Angeles, and it is one of the newer hotels on this list, as it only opened in 2014.

This upscale hotel is in the historic United Artists building in the Broadway Theater District, which is an exciting area with plenty of activities and things to do throughout the year.

Credit: Ace Hotel

The hotel is themed around music, featuring dimly lit rooms equipped with Martin guitars, turntables, and vinyl records. Additionally, the hotel offers a rooftop pool with a bar, an American cuisine restaurant on site, and a coffee counter.

The hotel opened in 2014, but the United Artists building was built in 1927, and the decor is a great combination of industrial and quirk. However, in the years since 1927, some tragedy has occurred on the property, leading many to believe that the building— including the Ace Hotel—is haunted.

In 1942, Lawrence McClellan, who was an accountant at the oil company in the building, opened fire in the building, attempting to kill his boss because he believed he was about to be fired.

His boss didn’t die in the shooting, but McClellan himself was killed due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Another creepy instance occurred at this location in 1895 before the building was even built. According to records from that time, a woman discovered a human leg wrapped in newspaper in the yard of the house that stood where the United Artists building now stands.

After these events, it should come as no surprise that some guests at the Ace Hotel have reported odd sounds and events occurring throughout the hotel, and some have even reported hearing the sound of gunshots as if Lawrence McClellan never left.

6.Stillwell Hotel 838 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, 90017

While many of the hotels on this list are historic or luxury hotels, this one is not – instead, it’s a two-star dated hotel located in downtown Los Angeles, just a short distance from Grand Hope Park and the Historic District of Los Angeles.

This hotel is also conveniently located near some of LA’s biggest tourist attractions, including the Staples Center, Macy’s Plaza, and the Grammy Museum.

The Stillwell hotel has 250 rooms, all with free Wi-Fi and a safe. They also offer laundry facilities, parking, and an onsite restaurant and bar. The on-site bar, Hank’s it’s the reason why this hotel has a reputation for being haunted. According to the staff at this dive bar, the old owner Hank Holzer still makes appearances throughout the property, even though he died in 1998.

HOLLYWOOD

7.The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel 7000 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, 90028

The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is one of the most famous haunted hotels in the country – second only to the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, where Stephen King got the inspiration for The Shining.

This iconic hotel is located on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was financed by a group including Douglas Fairbanks, Sid Grauman, and Mary Pickford.

Part of the reason why this historic hotel is so famous is because of its celebrity appeal. This 12-story hotel was also famously the location of the first Academy Awards ceremony, which was held in the Blossom Room.

Guests and hotel employees report ghost stories, such as images of Marilyn Monroe in the full-length mirror in hotel room 1200, where she lived for two years, and Montgomery Clift in room 928. Another popular sighting is the ghost of a little girl in a blue dress named Caroline, and people report cold spots throughout the building.

Even if you’re not a fan of paranormal activity, this iconic hotel is still one of the best (and spookiest) places to stay in Hollywood. The guest rooms are luxurious and exemplify old Hollywood glam, and the food and drinks scene at the hotel is incomparable.

8.The Chateau Marmont West Hollywood 8221 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, 90046

The Chateau Marmont is another famous luxury hotel in Los Angeles, known for being haunted.

This hotel, which is located on Sunset Boulevard, was completed in 1929 and is modelled after the Chateau d’Amboise, which is a vacation home for royalty in France.

The Chateau Marmont is well known for being the long-term residence for many celebrities, which has made it the site of many parties, affairs, and scandals. Unfortunately, these scandals often ended up in tragedy.

Credit: Gary Minnaert (Minnaert)

In the 1980s, comedian John Belushi died in the hotel from an overdose, and since then, hotel guests have reported seeing sightings of a man resembling him. One of these reported sightings came from a little boy who had no idea who John Belushi was.

Another famous ghost story in the Chateau Marmont is that of Helmut Newton, who was a photographer who died in a car accident on hotel premises in 2004. Since his untimely death, guests and hotel staff have reported hearing camera clicking and visions of Helmut.

Guests today can enjoy decadent oriental rugs, velvet couches, brass candelabras, and an overall brooding atmosphere, as well as the joy of taking part in the hotel’s rich history and the possibility of ghost sightings.

9.Hotel Normandie Koreatown 605 S Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, 90005

Located in Los Angeles’s Koreatown, Hotel Normandie has over eight decades of history and is now considered a landmark of the Los Angeles scene.

The hotel was built in 1936 by architects Walker and Elsen, and though it has since gone through a multi-million dollar renovation, it still maintains its Spanish Colonial and Renaissance Revival accents throughout the property.

Today, the hotel is known for its daily wine reception, which allows guests to enjoy various white, red, and sparkling rose wines. People also appreciate that the hotel is pet friendly and even offers various amenities for dogs.

There have been many famous guests throughout the hotel’s history, including English author Malcolm Lowry and H.F. Bruner. It’s unclear why this hotel is home to so many ghost sightings and reports of unsettling feelings because there are no famous stories of deaths in the hotel. Nevertheless, guests repeatedly say that they feel unsettled and often spot shadowy figures moving around during their stay at the Normandie.

LONG BEACH

10.The Queen Mary 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802

The Queen Mary ship-turned-hotel is located a couple of miles away from Hollywood in Long Beach. The ship was christened in 1934 by Queen Mary, and it sailed the seas for three decades before it was retired from ship life and converted into a hotel.

Supposedly, spirits haunt various places on board the ship, and the stories are so well-known that the hotel even offers ghost tours so visitors can know about the spooky history of the hotel.

The most haunted room is Stateroom B340, where Queen Mary’s most famous ghost, Walter J. Adamson, died in the room. Later, a woman who stayed in the room claimed her covers were pulled off her body by a man standing next to the bed, who then vanished.

Another famously haunted room is the Mayfair Room, which was once the ship’s beauty salon but is now hotel offices. In 2001, one of the staff members reported feeling unusually cold and then claimed to see a ghost walk across the room.

BEVERLY HILLS

11.Beverly Wilshire 9500 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, 90212

The Beverly Wilshire Hotel is most famous for being the “Pretty Woman” hotel, thanks to its part in the film Pretty Woman, starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts.

It has hosted some very distinguished guests throughout the years, including President Barack Obama, John Lennon, and Elvis Presley.

However, according to Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn, the hotel is haunted. She claims that there was an older blonde woman who haunted the hotel while she was staying there in 2020, and she isn’t the only one to report seeing ghosts at this iconic location.

12.Bevery Hills Hotel 9641 Sunset Blvd

The classic Beverly Hills Hotel has been in business on Sunset Boulevard since 1912. Through the years, it has welcomed world leaders and celebrities alike.

The bungalows are legendary for being haunted by several including Harpo Marx and Rachmaninoff.

SANTA MONICA

13..The Georgian Santa Monica 1415 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, 90401

Located in Santa Monica, just a short drive from Hollywood is the Georgian Hotel. This hotel was built in 1933 and was meant to be dedicated to the Los Angeles elite.

During the prohibition era, the Georgian famously became home to a well-attended speakeasy, and many Hollywood executives and celebrities began to go there to escape the public eye.

Two of the most famous guests were Clark Gable and Carole Lombard. Many famous musicians performed on the oceanfront veranda, including Bugsy Siegel and Fatty Arbuckle.

In 2000, the hotel was renovated to include more guest rooms and meeting facilities, but it still attracts famous guests, including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robert DeNiro. Apparently, it also attracts ghosts. In the speakeasy restaurant on site, staff and guests have shared stories of loud noises, disembodied voices, and the sound of footsteps.

And just incase you’re out this way and can’t make it to Los Angeles here are some Haunted Hotels located throughout CA.

1.Riverside-Mission Inn Riverside

2.San Diego-Hotel Del Coronado San Diego

Hotel info from https://insideoursuitcase.com/haunted-hollywood-hotels/

Author: Cora Harrison