The dog friendly Chateau Marmont in Hollywood has a rich history of welcoming pets. Over the years the luxury hotel has hosted the dogs of guests like Dorothy Parker, Roman Polanski, and Phil Spector. During our most recent trip to Los Angeles, Louie and I decided to join this notorious bunch.
The Chateau Marmont currently allows one dog per room for an additional fee of $150 per stay. Louie was delighted to find a package of gourmet dog treats, several bowls and a roll of poop bags waiting in our room. I enjoyed the plate of oranges and personalized stationery.
Our generously sized suite consisted of a full kitchen, dining room walk-in closet and bath. Hotelier André Balazs has carefully renovated the Chateau Marmont with modern amenities while maintaining its retro bohemian style. It’s easy to see why some celebrities stay at the hotel for years at a time.
Louie and I both felt welcome wherever we went at the Chateau Marmont. There were several other dogs we saw dining on the outdoor terrace. When I asked the hostess if it really was ok for him to sit next to me on the banquette, she said that it was actually “encouraged”!
At Chateau Marmont we were able to take the elevator directly from our guestroom floor to the ground level bypassing the lobby. This was beneficial for late night potty breaks when I didn’t want to walk by the stylish bar area in my sweats.
Speaking of potty breaks, we didn’t see anyplace at the Chateau where Louie could do his business. Instead, we walked up around the residential area behind the hotel. There is also the excellent Willam S. Hart Off-Leash Dog Park within walking distance.
I’m so glad we were able to splurge on a few nights at the dog friendly Chateau Marmont. According to the hotel’s website, standard rooms start at $435 but we got a much better rate making a last minute reservation through Booking.com. I will definitely keep an eye on prices when planning my next trip to California and encourage you to do the same!