The MacArthur - Los Angeles, California

Eugene A.

Stayed here back in 1987 as a student when it was called 'The Park Plaza Hotel'. Can't remember the room no.but it was on the 4th floor. I always felt uneasy whenever I came back to my room from school and had to check the room when I enter before closing my door. Then after exactly one month of staying, I woke early in the morning when it was still dark to see a ghost in my room!!!! After that, I never felt uneasy anymore and did not see any ghost thereafter! Heard many stories from others too! Great building and lots of movies shot here, including the famous 'Wild At Heart' with Nicholas Cage. There was a club on Saturday nights called 'Power Tools' back then and saw Billy Idol, George Michael among other stars!

Sly G.

Omg i love old school buildings. On set for a shoot and I could not stop taking pictures!

Robin P.

(I stayed there twelve or thirteen years ago)
Awesome hotel! You can watch lots of entertaining activity outside. The hotel was just spooky enough to take a fun walk late at night. Definitely going to try to return!

Zen D.

Is this the building that has the letters AOXO written vertically outside? I noticed it in the movie "Bliss" with Owen Wilson and Salma Hayek, and I viewed it on Google earth, but from the sky view here on google maps it really doesn't look like the very tall skyscraper I see of google earth. So has this been torn down and a new skyscraper put in? Or does a skyscraper just look like a short building from above?

MrsGreen A.

If you like historical places this is a must.
If it looks familiar it's because it's been in a bunch of movies, music videos and sitcoms. The last music video I have seen is "Sugar by Maroon 5". The 1980's music video "Oh, Sherrie" by Steve Perry was a big hit then and filmed inside. The angels on the outside are also seen in one of the Batman movies. The movie "Tango & Cash" also filmed here. I forgot the rest.
I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I moved to Las Vegas over 2 decades ago and now I appreciate these historic places.

If I could I would have my event here. Oh yes, I would show off with side by side pics. I would print a pic off the internet and put them side by side in an album.

Is there a website that tells were every movie and music video, & sitcom was filmed at? Every time I turn on the TV, go to a movie or watch a video on Youtube, I see so many places that I recognize. I tell my kids, husband and friends "Oh, I know where that is!" They don't believe me.

marissa P.

This is a charming and historic hotel in Los Angeles. Great views of MacArthur Park and the downtown Los Angeles skyline from the upper floors. This hotel has been well-maintained over the years. Very clean and safe.

Jeannette G.

Beautiful Art Deco building with 1920s interior charm. Quintessential Los Angeles post and beam interior with hand painted ceilings. The Park Plaza is showing some wear and tear and is in dire need of cosmetic help.

My favorite ballroom is the one to the left of the grand staircase

spain266

The directions were correct... As far as the building it's under construction but is an amazing building.