From Ghostbusters to Taylor Swift: Hollywood History at LA’s Hotels

Send us Fan MailEpisode 126Ever walked into a hotel lobby and felt a strange sense of déjà vu?Maybe it’s the chandeliers, the marble floors… or the feeling you’ve seen this place before, like in a movie, a show, or even a Taylor Swift video. In Los Angeles, some hotels don’t just host guests, they host entire worlds.In this week’s episode, we check into some of LA’s most cinematic hotels to uncover how these iconic spaces became part of Hollywood’s story — from early Academy Awards banquets to modern music videos and everything in between.In this episode, you’ll discover:The Hollywood Roosevelt, where the first Oscars were held, and Marilyn Monroe found her first modeling job.The Chateau Marmont is Hollywood’s most secretive hideaway and the setting for countless whispered legends.The Hotel Figueroa, built by women, for women — now a showcase for LA’s artistic reinvention.The Langham Huntington, Pasadena’s elegant chameleon, transforms into locations around the world on screen.The Millennium Biltmore, a cinematic icon that’s hosted Ghostbusters, Pretty in Pink, The Dark Knight Rises, and Taylor Swift’s “Delicate.”From golden-age glamour to modern pop culture, these hotels reveal how Los Angeles continues to reinvent itself — one film, one guest, and one unforgettable stay at a time.You ready? Let’s roam.More info on the blog. Get your free Field Notes Travel & Snack Journal by signing up for the newsletter.Connect with me on social: Facebook or Instagram.Like this episode? Share it in your stories and tag me @the_roaming_yetiLove the show? Leave a 5-star review, and let me know where you'd like us to roam next.Ready for more from The Roaming Yeti now? Visit our website.