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This section features the historical hotels of Southern California, including many that have now converted to apartments.

See more historical hotels from Southern California at Roadside Peek's Historical Hotels San Diego.

Knickerbocker Hotel
Los Angeles, CA
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo

The Knickerbocker Hotel is one of the old historic Los Angeles Hotels that has had its share of notoriety. Apparently Elvis Presley used to make this place a hangout as well as other rock star legends.

The rooftop sign for The Knickerbocker is one that can be seen for blocks. 10-05

West End Hotel
West Los Angeles, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

The appropriately named West End Hotel in West Los Angeles still features a well kept marquee. 11-05

Brooks Hotel
Los Angeles, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

Check out this sign for the Brooks Hotel in Los Angeles.

Not sure about this history of this hotel or whether it has any notoriety. 11-05

Hotel Clark
Los Angeles, CA
Photo courtesy Devil Doll

The Hotel Clark still features its lettering on the side of the building. This historic Los Angeles hotel was built in 1913. 03-06

Sheraton Townhouse Hotel
Los Angeles, CA
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

The former Sheraton Townhouse Hotel is an old historic Los Angeles hotel that is being developed into high-rise housing. The Townhouse, which was originally built in the 1920's, was a luxury hotel back in the day and hosted many a movie star. 03-06

(Below) The historic Planters Hotel in downtown Brawley opened for business in February 1927. Check out the rooftop signage on this historic hotel. The Cowboy Shop was once the bar at Planters and is now a western wear shop. Info courtesy Bill Herzog 06-06

Cowboy Shop Brawley, CA Photo courtesy Bill Herzog	Cowboy Shop Brawley, CA Photo courtesy Bill Herzog

Los Feliz Hotel
Glendale, CA
Photo courtesy Devil Doll

Here's the old marquee that stands tall at the Los Feliz Hotel in Glendale. 09-06

Trianon Apartments
Hollywood, CA
Photo courtesy Devil Doll

Check out this rooftop sign for the Trianon Apartments in Hollywood. 09-06

Aztec Hotel
Azusa, CA
Photo courtesy Chris & Ginger

The Aztec Hotel along Route 66 in Azusa is a landmark along the Mother Road. According to the Pasadena Star-News, the Aztec will be restored to its original culture and theme by its owner and will be closed for a few weeks in July 2007. The California Route 66 Preservation Foundation will be contributing $50,000 to the restoration of the hotel. The Aztec is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 06-07

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