Welcome to the City of Angels, or perhaps more fittingly, the City of Ghosts. Los Angeles is a place where dreams come true, but it’s also a city with a darker side, hiding secrets and tales of haunted hotels.

Thanks to Hollywood’s glamour and glitz, some of the most famous specters from Tinseltown’s golden era continue to linger in the very hotels they once frequented. From silver screen legends to restless spirits of lesser-known souls, these haunted hotels in Los Angeles are home to an array of eerie guests.

Prepare to embark on a spine-tingling journey through the most paranormally-active hotels in LA. Whether they still operate as luxurious accommodations or have been transformed into apartment buildings, these spooky establishments are sure to leave you with goosebumps.

Discover the chilling stories behind these eight haunted hotels in Los Angeles, and get acquainted with their ghostly inhabitants – but don’t say we didn’t warn you.

1. The Chateau Marmont, West Hollywood

The Chateau Marmont
The Chateau Marmont, 8221 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046 [BOOK A ROOM]

The Chateau Marmont on Sunset Boulevard has served as an escape for the rich and famous since it became a hotel during the 1930s.

Countless A-list actors and other celebrities have reportedly spent considerable time at the Marmont. Some stayed there during work projects while others were there allegedly having affairs.

One of the famous celebs from the past who died in Bungalow 3 is John Belushi. There have been reports of children talking to the ghost of Belushi. Many of the children refer to him as the “funny man.”

According to Angela Bassett, there is an elegant ghost at the Marmont. As the story goes, a spirit cleaned up her room while she was asleep.

Bassett wondered if the housekeeping staff cleaned her room as she slept. The front desk staff confirmed that no one living had been to her room.

Of all the rooms at the Marmont, room 79 is believed to be the most haunted.

Guests have seen a floating head outside the window and seen other ghosts that appear to be knocking on the door. Items such as furniture and other personal belongings have been moved around the room without explanation. [BOOK A ROOM]

2. The Mayfair Hotel, Downtown LA

Mayfair Hotel, Los Angeles
Mayfair Hotel, 1256 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017 [BOOK A ROOM]

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! [BOOK A ROOM]

3. Hotel Normandie, Koreatown

Hotel Normandie
Hotel Normandie, 605 Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA [BOOK A ROOM]

The Normandie is another hotel that opened its doors in the 1920s. The historic hotel has been accommodating its guests ever since. Some of the guests remain in the hotel even after passing away.

Some people have said that they have seen shadow figures in their hotel rooms. Others have been unable to sleep because of an unknown, or unsettling, feeling they get while in their hotel room.

Some people have heard odd noises during their stay, including creaking floors.

Whether you feel it is haunted, there is something unusual and unsettling about this old historic hotel. [BOOK A ROOM]

4. The Georgian, Santa Monica

The Georgian
The Georgian, 1415 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401 [BOOK A ROOM]
In 1933, the eight-story Georgian Hotel opened. At the time, it was one of the city’s tallest hotels. It was also a popular spot for famous gangsters and the Hollywood elite.

With the likes of Al Capone and Bugsy Siegel as regular visitors to the hotel, it is no surprise the hotel is known for ghosts and haunted activity.

Employees claim to have heard disembodied voices, loud sighs, and even someone gasping in the restaurant.

One hotel guest recounts a story of taking a shower only to wake up to find his suitcase empty, the covers on the bed turned down, and the television on.

A front desk clerk reported that a call came in from a room while working an overnight shift. The clerk only heard the sound of someone giggling. It turns out nobody was checked into that specific room. [BOOK A ROOM]

5. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Hollywood

Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 [BOOK A ROOM]

The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel has been an L.A. landmark catered to the rich and famous since 1927. The Roosevelt Hotel was home to some of the Golden Age of Hollywood’s elite.

Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, Montgomery Clift, and Marilyn Monroe all lived at the Roosevelt during their lifetime.

Some of Roosevelt’s elite residents enjoyed the hotel so much that they have been reported to wander around the hotel in the afterlife. Montgomery Clift, for example, reportedly continues to spend a great deal of time in room 928.

In the upper levels of the Roosevelt, where Carole Lombard lived, she continues to wander around. The image of Marilyn Monroe appears in a mirror in the hotel. Her ghost has also been spotted in her old room.

Ghostly figures in tuxedos have been spotted in the Blossom Room, the former home of the Oscars. Based on reports, the ghost of a little girl wanders the hotel in her blue dress.

Visiting Hollywood and wanting to stay in Hollywood’s most haunted hotel? As one of the most haunted hotels in the U.S., The Roosevelt is a perfect choice! [BOOK A ROOM]

Read more about the haunted Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Los Angeles, CA.

6. The Cecil Hotel, Downtown LA

Stay On Main (The Cecil Hotel)
Stay On Main (The Cecil Hotel), 640 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

When the Stay on Main first opened back in 1924, it was known as the Cecil Hotel. The hotel was meant to be a location for business people to stay when passing through Los Angeles.

What ultimately ended up happening at the Stay on Main is that it became the site of countless crimes and tragedies.

Numerous people have reportedly committed suicide while staying at the hotel or were murdered.

With so many horrific incidents occurring at this hotel, it is no surprise that there is quite a bit of paranormal activity at the location.

When it was discovered that Elisa Lam had drowned in a water tank on the hotel surveillance video, the video showed she was acting erratically.

Some believe she was mentally ill with no illicit drugs found in her system, while others think there could have been a paranormal explanation. The elevator she was in refused to close, despite the buttons being pushed multiple times.

There is an eerie and uncomfortable feeling in many hotel rooms due to the location being a former residence of serial killers Richard “The Nightstalker” Ramirez and Jack Unterweger.

One ghost that people have spotted is a little boy who appears outside a window on the fourth floor. What his story is, no one knows. In the lobby, a clock is stuck at 5:27. Why that hour, no one knows.

One man who stayed at the Cecil Hotel claimed that he felt like he was being choked while attempting to sleep. He demanded his room be changed when he was finally able to move. It turns out a murder occurred in that hotel room.

Numerous people have claimed they felt like someone was lying on top of them in bed. Others have reported that it sounded like someone was rummaging through their things while in bed, but no one was in the room.

Cold spots have also been reported in various locations throughout the hotel.

7. Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Downtown LA

Millennium Biltmore Hotel
Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071 [BOOK A ROOM]

The Millennium Biltmore Hotel has been many things since it opened in 1923. It has been one of the most popular and talked about luxury hotels in L.A. and hosting the Oscars and being a place of respite for soldiers during World War II.

With a colorful past, it should not be surprising that many consider the Biltmore to be one of the most haunted hotels in Los Angeles.

One of the most famous ghosts that people claim to see in the lobby of the Biltmore and on the tenth and eleventh floors is the ghost of Elizabeth Short, also known as the Black Dahlia. Following her murder, it has been reported that her spirit enjoyed spending time at the Biltmore.

According to other reports, some young children haunt the hotel. A faceless boy is present on the roof while a creepy girl wanders the ninth floor. On the second floor, people sometimes see the ghost of a nurse. [BOOK A ROOM]

8. Queen Mary Hotel, Long beach

The Haunted Queen Mary Hotel in Long Beach
1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802

Located in the heart of Long Beach, the Queen Mary Hotel is a historic ocean liner that has been transformed into a unique and luxurious hotel experience. With rooms starting at around $150 per night, guests can enjoy a mix of history, elegance, and paranormal activity.

The Queen Mary’s rich past includes serving as a luxurious transatlantic cruise ship and a wartime troop transport during World War II. These events have left a lasting impression, with over 150 spirits reportedly haunting the vessel.

The most haunted areas include the engine room, where a young crew member was crushed to death, and the first-class swimming pool, where the ghosts of two drowned women have been sighted.

Guests have also reported strange occurrences in the infamous stateroom B340, where unexplained noises, disembodied voices, and objects moving on their own have been documented.

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