I actually finished my taxes early so that I could squeeze in another stay at the Chateau Marmont on Sunset Boulevard. As my readers know, this place is my addiction. I was pretty stoked to have a room I had not stayed in before.
There were so many things that raced through my mind when I saw this on the notepad in my room:
One of the first things I did was to take a photo in the same area Anthony Perkins did back in the 1960’s:
Willis had to be front and center. Of course I am wearing my Disneyland Hauntd Mansion Fandana from Going to Guides’ etsy shop.
There were still signs of the pandemic. The garage was still self-park, which makes me somewhat nervous. I don’t know how the valets do it, as the spaces are tight as hell.
Occupancy was still being held to 25%. These branded floor stickers for distancing were in the common spaces:
The living room area restaurant was still lovely, but also still closed.
Typical Willis while at the Chateau: don’t bother me. I’m enjoying the bed.
Typical Willis #2 at the Chateau: give me treats from the table.
It was great to see Amanda and Kamy, who I had not seen at the same time since their wedding a little over a year ago. If Willis looks annoyed, it’s because even though there were more people at the table with us, the treats did not increase exponentially.
Every morning began with a swim in the pool.
I assume the unicorn was to keep the waters pure for the safety of the guests.
Willis was very well behaved while I did my laps.
The view from my room was fab, whether it was day:
Or night:
Breakfast during the week had to be room service. I can deal with that.
…especially with my little buddy beside me.
See more Chateau Marmont photos at my main website.
Very cool to see you both getting another trip in. I'm often fearful my "next trip" anywhere I frequent will be my last. Have they made any changes to how they plan to operate in the future? ( Private, closed to the public, etc. )
ReplyDeleteThese photos are a mini vacation in themselves.
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I like the links to "Rebel Without a Cause"; Nicholas Ray was staying there during the making of the film, and would have had seen the same great view of "Rebel"s famous location ( and site of his brief walk-on part), Griffith Observatory.
Dave,
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