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    Grand ballroom
    Tamara T.

    TIPS: Metered parking directly out front or park around the park at night and no need to feed the meters. Also, it gets hot and humid in here so don't bring a jacket. Is it even a hotel? I've never seen any rooms and I've only been here for parties so I can't comment on the hotel part, but I can tell you if you're invited to an event and it's got this address on it, trust you're going to have a good time! The queue for Disney's California Adventure's Tower of Terror replicates what Park Plaza has behind its doors. You journey up a beautifully carpeted grand stairway to the main bar and then venture off to grand ballroom on your left or right. D.J's, crazy acts, fun times and more alcohol await your arrival! I was here last night for the Dos Equis Estate Auction (the most interesting man in the world was fired and they auctioned off all his stuff for charity) and back in 2011 for the KCRW Masquerade Ball and both were the best and most memorable L.A. parties I've been to and this "hotel" has everything to do with that. #NeverADullMoment at Park Plaza!

    Looking up at the ceiling in the lobby
    Jay B.

    While this iconic structure stands guard at the North-West corner of MacArthur Park, It is now reserved strictly for private banquets and permit-carrying film crews. Continuing on my quest to find and experience local Los Angeles places and images captured in Nicolas Winding Refn's movie: Drive; I discovered that various shots were filmed at this location by watching key scenes in the movie a countless number of times and formulating shooting angles of the camera. Park Plaza Hotel was the shooting location for Irene's and Driver's apartments which were on the 4th floor of the Hotel's tower. Although, this is no longer a real functioning hotel, the makeshift apartments captured key images of looking down on MacArthur Park, the silhouette skyline of Downtown Los Angeles, and the geometric design of the Lofts located at the American Cement Building. While I didn't have any luck making it to the 4th floor of the Park Plaza Hotel to see if the apartments facades actually looked as they did in the movie, I did have great timing to be able to see the building's interior. Namely the main entrance, lobby, and several ballrooms. The lobby doors were open, but guarded by a security person who said only people with permits could be allowed to the upper floors. You could tell it was being scouted by several wedding planners at the time. - Interior Lobby Chandelier (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/park-plaza-hotel-los-angeles?select=5Ig_46yG3PceUlXrRsQwJw#v2689o6fLtI9sPFouX6_Mw) - Chandelier Zodiac (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/park-plaza-hotel-los-angeles?select=5Ig_46yG3PceUlXrRsQwJw#2XoIiQYIaBWUMOk-tQ5Mow) - Lobby Desk (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/park-plaza-hotel-los-angeles?select=5Ig_46yG3PceUlXrRsQwJw#kfqBqqi3P-9P1aX0sqRFcQ) - Entrance Glass Pane (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/park-plaza-hotel-los-angeles?select=5Ig_46yG3PceUlXrRsQwJw#HeLgd_idCIks9AtERCyWvw) - Main stair case (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/park-plaza-hotel-los-angeles?select=5Ig_46yG3PceUlXrRsQwJw#mNwKpP-YBJE7NzW21EumvQ) - Grand Entrance Ceiling (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/park-plaza-hotel-los-angeles?select=5Ig_46yG3PceUlXrRsQwJw#5Ig_46yG3PceUlXrRsQwJw) In the movie, the apartments were shot as if there was a large underground parking structure with that ever-so graphically identifiable elevator scene. I was disappointed to find out that the Park Plaza Hotel has no underground parking lot. I am assuming that the underground parking lot shoot was done in the neighboring American Cement Lofts' parking structure. The building is architecturally fascinating, as it is guarded by various knight and angel gargoyles. It is meticulously kept in an area that is not known to be particularly known for safety or having so many key landmark locations that are easily identifiable: The lake at MacArthur Park, the Westlake Theater, and now the Park Plaza Hotel. - Main Exterior Face (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/park-plaza-hotel-los-angeles?select=5Ig_46yG3PceUlXrRsQwJw#d3JMXPVn0dD4LFdFnRO_Ig) - Side Exterior (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/park-plaza-hotel-los-angeles?select=5Ig_46yG3PceUlXrRsQwJw#Jk75CeNaao2zgP5UmbCUmA) - Side Knights (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/park-plaza-hotel-los-angeles?select=5Ig_46yG3PceUlXrRsQwJw#Rz3ycg2r5z08jgF2Kw7V9Q) - MacArthur Park "NO" sign (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/park-plaza-hotel-los-angeles?select=5Ig_46yG3PceUlXrRsQwJw#C5rBoeIsTRcVLBWJ9ADw5A) - MacArthur Park Lake and Westlake Theater (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/park-plaza-hotel-los-angeles?select=5Ig_46yG3PceUlXrRsQwJw#OG6y3ep7Vr4-F6Q7fUD6eA) While movies tend to have a bad stereotype of making someone a couch potato, this particular movie personally motivated me to get up from the couch and explore various LA landmarks. "Yeah, I Drive."

    Morison W.

    Nice hotel for a party or any other type of huge event. I came here for an award show after party, and I mainly stayed in the downstairs area. They have a bar, that I assume they do not use too often, because when the people swiped the credit card, they made me sign on their Iphone. The place is really nice though. There are tables and seats around the dance floor if you ever just want to chat with your friends or that special someone. There is also an outdoor area with heaters, so that definitely kept us warm on a cold night. They have Valet Parking, or you can just park next door at the parking garage for $6 (I won't guarantee this price will stay the same though). I hope I will have another chance to come back here to enjoy the rest of the hotel. I'll update again if I do.

    Grand entrance!
    Mimi C.

    seriously a gorgeous hotel for any party. we went for their great gatsby party (hosted by drink eat play). upstairs is the grand ballroom + bar. entrance is HUGE with towering ceilings and elongated grandiose staircase. all decked out in art deco / 1920's style. downstairs -- large entertaining spaces with one area that serves as a lobby/drawing room and an outside patio for midnight danciiing. :) loved. especially with strung lights. worth the $$$ to party here. a tip for parking -- OVERCHARGED. be smart and find yourself street parking (free at night). parking garages /lots will try to charge you 7$ -25$ here!

    Lin L.

    12/2018 LA Times 101 Restaurants We Love event. Hot off the presses! Firstly, what a gorgeous venue! I could not stop looking at the walls, ceilings, floor, lights...simply magic! Doors opened promptly at 630p. The tastings were spread amongst 6 rooms which helped with crowd control. The small bites will easily fill you up and the wine/sake/beer/nonalcoholic drinks were plentiful and free flowing. There were always plenty of clean glasses for the next tasting. Vinticulturists were on hand to explain the history behind wines which is part of the fun in tasting...learning the labor of love behind each bottle. Chefs were warm and welcoming. If you love meeting the talent behind the dishes, this is a MUST go to event. The bites were amazing, if only my belly were bigger! I would recommend coming on time to take advantage of the entire event, there is plenty to see/hear/taste and great people to mingle with! It was well organized and we thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Oh yeah, we also got the list of 101 Restaurants, hot off the presses. Best homework assignment ever! Will start checking off the list come 2019!

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