[CityBoyDoug]

Originally Posted by HossC

The dirty sign hides the fact that it's actually the Claridge Hotel. It used to be at 428 West 2nd Street, just above the Northern Hotel. I'm sure someone will find better pictures, but I knew HDL would have something.


Detail of picture at Huntington Digital Library

The sign is also visible at the start of the video A Drive Through Bunker Hill and Downtown Los Angeles, ca. 1940s.


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The Hotel Claridge looks like a nice place to stay. They even have parking right by the door. Although my car would be at a slight angle and drain the engine oil to one side. Also, its very close to all of the downtown LA sight-seeing locations. I might pop over to that French dip place....Philippe's for a lamb sandwich and a dill pickle.
The Hotel Clinton looks nice also. It probably doesn't cost an arm and a leg to stay there either.