the beverly hills hotel is a luxury, five-star hotel, located on sunset boulevard in the center of beverly hills and surrounded by 12 acres of lush, tropical gardens, exotic flowers, and private walkways. referred to locally as "the pink palace," the beverly hills hotel is a place to see and be seen, to catch glimpses of famous faces. the polo lounge, a popular place to dine and drink, is located at the back of the hotel.

marilyn monroe was a resident at the hollywood roosevelt for two years when her modeling career took off. her first magazine shoot was taken on the diving board on the pool behind the hotel. marilyn monroe stayed in suite 246 which overlooked the pool side. a mirror which once hung in her room is now in the lobby and is thought to be haunted by her spirit. a number of people also claim to have seen her ghost dancing in the ballroom of the hotel. montgomery clift, who lived at the roosevelt for three months at one time, is said to haunt his old room, 928. people claim to hear him playing his bugle and see him walking the hallways of the eighth floor.