Century Plaza Hotel, Historic hotel in Century City, Los Angeles, United States.
Century Plaza Hotel is a 19-story structure with curved architecture and a distinctive facade in Century City. The building offers views toward the Pacific and represents modern design from the 1960s.
The hotel opened in 1966 and was the tallest building in Century City at that time. Its architecture and status made it a landmark of modern hospitality design.
The hotel served for decades as a gathering place for world-famous figures and significant events. Visitors can walk through spaces that held moments of global importance.
The hotel is located on Avenue of the Stars and underwent major renovation work completed in 2021. After being transformed into Fairmont Century Plaza, visitors can experience both modern facilities and restored historic spaces.
The building appeared on a national list of endangered historic places in 2009 and nearly faced demolition instead of preservation. This recognition sparked serious efforts to restore and protect it.
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