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  Although film production is scattered all over the Los Angeles area, Hollywood is the spiritual home of the entertainment industry in California. Travelers lodging in the Hollywood Hills are in prime position to visit Hollywood's Walk of Fame, the Chinese Theater, Magic Castle, Hollywood Bowl and other famous attractions, too numerous to mention.
  
  

Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

• The legendary Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel was the site of the first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929. Each of the 300 guest rooms provides premium bedding, cable TV, a CD player, wireless Internet access, air conditioning and a complimentary newspaper. The grounds feature an exercise room, Jacuzzi, poolside bar service and an Olympic-size swimming pool with a David Hockney mural at the bottom. Upscale dining is available at Dakota's.
  
  Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
  
  7000 Hollywood Blvd.
  
  Los Angeles, CA 90028
  
  323-466-7000
  
  thompsonhotels.com
  
  

Magic Castle Hotel

• One of the perks of staying at the Magic Castle Hotel is gaining entrance to Hollywood's very private Magic Castle. The Magic Castle is home to the Academy of Magical Arts, housing a nightclub which presents magic shows and historical displays. The club is open only to members and their guests. The hotel's 40 rooms include cable TVs with premium channels, DVD players, multi-line phones, voice mail, complimentary high-speed Internet access, bathrobes, hair dryers, ironing boards, irons, air conditioning, refrigerators, microwave ovens and complimentary continental breakfast. Guests can dine and enjoy the entertainment at the Magic Castle.
  
  Magic Castle Hotel
  
  7025 Franklin Ave.
  
  Hollywood, CA 90028
  
  323-851-5089
  
  magiccastlehotel.com
  
  

Best Western Hollywood Hills

• The Best Western Hollywood Hills is tucked into the area below the hill that supports the renowned HOLLYWOOD sign. Guest rooms boast amenities such as cable TV with HBO, wireless Internet access, refrigerators and microwave ovens. Also on the premises is an outdoor pool and the 101 Coffee Shop, noted in July 2010 by the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times with a top rating for the food and the 1960s-homage decor.
  
  Best Western Hollywood Hills
  
  6141 Franklin Ave.
  
  Hollywood, CA 90028
  
  323-464-5181
  
  bestwesterncalifornia.com