The Chateau Marmont has a myriad of stories and mini dramas. When one arrives at this fantastic yet infamous hideaway, you will feel the luxurious and unique environment that has been for the highly exclusive international clientele of Hollywood. Just to give you a sneak peek of the history this place holds, the following gives a little idea of what has taken place in this royal accommodation:

*In 1982, John Belushi died of a drug overdose in one of its garden bungalows.

*Jim Morrison of The Doors used up what he called the eighth of his nine lives falling out of a window at the hotel.

*James Dean hopped in through a window to audition for Rebel Without a Cause.

*Fashion photographer Helmut Newton died when his car crashed into a wall on the driveway of the hotel.

*Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers recorded his vocals for By the Way in this hotel.