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Hotel Cortez (Closed Permanently)

(19 Ratings)
An unforgettable Art Deco masterpiece opens October 7th
Built in 1930 by the infamous James March, this perfectly stylish art deco masterpiece is now owned by The Countess who resides on site. Don't miss the beautiful old elevator under the sweeping staircase, a work of art missing from most larger hotels. Most of all, stay here for the people, you never know who you might meet in the halls. A word to the wise: some doors are best left unopen, you don’t want to know what lurks in the corners of the Hotel Cortez.




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Reviews

socaliscorpio
socaliscorpio
Over a year ago

Nice, but strange staff

Just something a little off. But it's gorgeous , classy, and cool. The staff is a bit weird.


ModelTristan
ModelTristan
Over a year ago

You can't resiste the allure of The Countess

Elizabeth is passionate about fashion and style and the hotel shows it. In all of my travel for my modeling career I haven't found a place quite as special.


RamonaRoyale
RamonaRoyale first review First to Review
Over a year ago

Beautiful, but the Countess is to be avoided

It's a shame that such a gorgeous space is run by The Countess. We were once close, but I'm smarter and stronger now. Avoid that woman for your own good.


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