What is Chateau Marmont? The hotel that looks like a castle in Los Angeles, a symbol of celebrity culture and inspiration for fashion
Theater of scandalous love affairs, extravagance of rock stars and macabre happenings: at the Chateau Marmont each of the 63 rooms has a story to tell. Few places in the world have such powerful fame and charm that they have attracted all the stars of the show-biz since 1929, the opening date. From Bette Davis to Lana del Rey via Helmut Newton and Led Zeppelin, many stars have chosen the building to stay for vacation or to live for a few months, making the Californian castle a symbol of celebrity culture.
The world of cinema is seduced by the allure of the Chateau and choose it as a location or inspiration for its productions: Quentin Tarantino, Tim Burton and Sofia Coppola shot some of their best movies here.
Interior design, style and history
The hotel is the first earthquake-resistant property in LA with large rooms, cottages and bungalows. The Chateau is a real castle that stands out on Sunset Boulevard and with its strategic position, it guarantees not only privacy and confidentiality to a starry clientele in search of tranquility, but also the continuous flow of tourists intrigued by such a singular building.
The Gothic-like French aesthetic, in white and dark gray marble, is freely inspired by medieval castles such as the Château d'Amboise, located in the Loire, which stole the heart of the founder Fred Horowitz. The arched windows, the vaulted colonnade, the two sides of the building that fold into a green courtyard make the building a real luxury fortress, in full Californian style and taste. The interior design creates a sober and reserved atmosphere, in which one feels safe from prying eyes: the dim light of the hall falls softly on faux brocades and vintage-inspired sofas, selected by the staff to look like they have always been there. Damask ceilings and the harmony between greenery and ancient rock drag guests into the majestic European-influenced estate, halfway between Spanish esotericism and French aristocratic details, maintained by the new owner André Balazs. It is the welcoming common areas such as the lobby, the swimming pool and the lush garden that make the glam soul of an Old Hollywood difficult to imitate today.
