Cecil Hotel, Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles
The Cecil Hotel is a budget hotel located in Downtown Los Angeles, known for its infamous reputation.
Opened in 1927, the hotel has been the site of numerous unexplained incidents and deaths over its 90 years history.
The Cecil Hotel is often cited in popular culture due to its eerie past and alleged haunting stories.
As of 2011, part of the Cecil Hotel operates as a hostel under the name Stay on Main.
The hotel’s dark history has made it the subject of various documentaries, television series and conspiracy theories.
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Location
Inception
1924
Official opening
1927
Architectural style
Beaux-Arts, Art Deco
Floors above the ground
15
Address
640 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
GPS coordinates
34.04420,-118.25100
Latest update
August 31, 2026 11:52
