Can you still stay at Chateau Marmont?

Chateau Marmont Going Members-Only, But You Can Probably Still Eat There. The hotel and famed celebrity haunt is morphing into a private club and residence that may limit public access to a single restaurant and bar.

What celebrities have died at the Chateau Marmont?

— Members of Led Zeppelin rode their motorcycles through the lobby in the 1960s. — On March 5, 1982, comedian John Belushi died from a speedball injection in Bungalow No. 3. — On January 23, 2004, photographer Helmut Newton, who lived at the hotel, lost control of his Cadillac and crashed into the driveway wall.

Why is the Chateau Marmont so famous?

Designed and constructed to be earthquake-proof, Chateau Marmont survived major earthquakes in 1933, 1953, 1971, 1987, and 1994 without sustaining any major structural damage. Nine Spanish cottages, as well as a swimming pool, were built next to the hotel in the 1930s and were acquired by the hotel in the 1940s.

What happened at the Chateau Marmont?

Perhaps the most famous, and unfortunate, tale that ever took place in the Chateau Marmont is that of John Belushi’s death. According to a court report, Belushi was mixing heroin and cocaine (a combo known as a speedball) on the night of death and died in his sleep.

How much is the Chateau Marmont worth?

The Chateau Marmont: $136,200.

Who died at the hotel Marmont?

John Belushi Died of a Drug Overdose in Bungalow 3 Perhaps the most famous, and unfortunate, tale that ever took place in the Chateau Marmont is that of John Belushi’s death. According to a court report, Belushi was mixing heroin and cocaine (a combo known as a speedball) on the night of death and died in his sleep.

What hotels does Richard Born own?

BD Hotels — which Born founded with longtime business partner Ira Drukier — owns, operates or has stakes in trendy hotels such as the Bowery, the Ludlow, the Jane, the Greenwich and the Maritime, as well as a slew of others.