Since its opening in 1929, the Chateau Marmont has been a cherished retreat for actors, writers, musicians and administrators craving for a brief (or generally not-so-temporary) dwelling away from the prying eyes of the general public and press. Because the outdated Hollywood saying goes, “If you wish to be seen, go to the Beverly Hills Lodge. In the event you do not need to be seen, go to Chateau Marmont.”
The citadel was the brainchild of Los Angeles legal professional Fred Horowitz, who employed architects Arnold A. Weitzman and William Douglas Lee to construct an condo constructing impressed by European castles, most notably Château d’Amboise within the Loire Valley, France. After the Nice Melancholy Chateau Marmont was bought and changed into a lodge, and through the years the property has been a touchdown place for younger stars arriving in Hollywood and A-listers between marriages, and a spot to dwell as a contented sans concern that it’ll find yourself within the newspaper. In 1990, hotelier André Balazs purchased the legendary lodge and renovated it. Balazs introduced plans to transform it right into a member-only non-public lodge in 2020, however that plan was deserted in 2022, the identical 12 months the lodge employees was in a position to unite. Learn on for a glimpse of the visitor guide and uncover the well-known company who’ve referred to as the Chateau Marmont dwelling.
