Staying at a Haunted LA Hotel: The Biltmore Los Angeles

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Experience the timeless glamour and ghostly legends of a haunted LA hotel.

506 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, California 90071

  • The exterior of the Biltmore with pillars and ornate design, a haunted LA hotel.
    The Biltmore Los Angeles
  • Looking up at the ceiling with a fresco on it at the Biltmore, a haunted LA hotel.
    The Biltmore Los Angeles
  • A bed and pillows with the lamp inthe background at the Biltmore, a haunted LA hotel.
    A guest room

The Tale

I love discovering hotels with character and a rich history. So when I stumbled upon this gem, I couldn’t resist booking a stay! This haunted LA hotel exudes a delightful old glamour charm. Plus, intriguing rumors circulate about it being haunted—how exciting is that?! Deciding to stay here was a no-brainer!

The Hotel: Over One Hundred Years of Tales at a Haunted LA Hotel

The Biltmore Los Angeles has been welcoming guests and hosting stars and presidents for over a hundred years. Located in downtown Los Angeles, the hotel opened in 1923. The 1920s saw it quickly become the place to be seen.

In the 1930s and 1940s, the Biltmore began hosting the Academy Awards, with famous stars like Walt Disney, Jimmy Stewart, and Judy Garland walking its halls.

  • A framed photo of Walt Disney at the Biltmore, a haunted LA hotel.
    Walt Disney
  • A framed photo of Jimmy Stewert at the Biltmore, a haunted LA hotel.
    Jimmy Stewert
  • A large framed photo of the Oscars at the Biltmore, a haunted LA hotel.
    The Academy Awards, 1937

As a member of the Historic Hotels of America, the Biltmore Los Angeles is noteworthy for its stunning architecture. Be sure to look up at the beautiful frescoes. They designed them after those found in Italy. Also, notice the intricate architectural details that can be overwhelming to take in.

The Biltmore has been featured in countless movies, television shows, and music videos. While it’s impossible to list them all, a few of my favorites include “Mad Men,” “Ghostbusters,” and “Oppenheimer.” As you walk through the guestroom halls, take your time. Admire the photographs of various stars who have been on set at this iconic hotel.

The Hauntings: Tales from This Haunted LA Hotel

In the 1940s, actress Elizabeth Short, famously known as the Black Dahlia, was last seen in the hotel lobby, making phone calls. She waited in the lobby for a while, and then a doorman held the door for her as she exited. After that, she disappeared. Elizabeth was later found gruesomely murdered, and her case was never solved. The story of the Black Dahlia continues to haunt today. Some still claim that her spirit lingers in the lobby where she was last seen.

  • A framed photo of the Black Dahlia who was last seen here at the Biltmore, a haunted LA hotel.
    The Black Dahlia
  • The original lobby at the Biltmore, a haunted LA hotel.
    The original lobby
  • The original lobby looking toward the door at the Biltmore, a haunted LA hotel.
    The original lobby

Other ghostly tales feature a little boy on the 10th floor, a nurse on the 2nd floor, a young girl on the 9th floor, and a faceless boy on the hotel roof.

Some people report waking up to a presence hovering over them, while others hear voices coming from empty rooms. There are also accounts of bartenders seen in the distance, only to vanish moments later. As for my experience, I am thrilled by the history, the footsteps of those who walked these halls before, and the beauty. Despite the thrilling, haunting stories, I was left undisturbed.

My Stay

  • Looking down the grand hallway with the ornate fresco on the ceiling at the Biltmore, a haunted LA hotel.
    The Biltmore Los Angeles
  • The current lobby at the Biltmore, a haunted LA hotel.
    The current lobby
  • A guest room with soothing light blue walls, white comforter at the Biltmore, a haunted LA hotel.
    A guest room

I didn’t see any ghosts, but I thoroughly enjoyed exploring this historic hotel. You can feel the energy in every corner. The stories that these halls and rooms could tell are fascinating. I looked at photographs from the Oscars, and imagined the grand parties that took place. I moseyed around the hotel, discovered the Crystal Ballroom and the Gallery Bar. Stopping at the Gallery bar, I enjoyed an Old Fashioned as a nod to the rich history this grand dame has to share. After that, I headed off to bed and slept wonderfully.

  • The Crystal Ballroom at the Biltmore, a haunted LA hotel.
    The Crystal Ballroom
  • An old fashioned in the ornate Gallery Bar at the Biltmore, a haunted LA hotel.
    The Gallery Bar
  • Guest room hallway with pale yellow walls and red carpet at the Biltmore a haunted LA hotel.
    A guest room hallway

Final Thought

Whether you come for the history, the architecture, or the thrill of staying at a haunted LA hotel, The Biltmore Los Angeles is a destination that captures the imagination. It’s one of those rare places where the past still feels present. Present in the details, the stories, and maybe even the echoes in the hallways. Haunted or not, this grand old hotel is absolutely worth a stay for anyone who loves vintage glamour and a touch of mystery.

If you want to check out some more haunted hotels, here are a few suggestions for you.

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