Old hotel in Los Angeles, but beautiful. I really liked the entrance into the hotel and the staircase leading up to the second floor. This was for an event, so the whole place was elegantly decorated. There were staff standing around the whole night blocking off entrance to the elevators and access to rooms. There was a coat check to the right as you enter, to the left, there was a restroom and a large room and patio outside. The patio was nicely decorated with lights and hanging lamps. Stereo was set up to play music, as well as a stage for a live band. Catered food was everywhere. Outside, and in the two rooms upstairs, the ball room or reception room, and what was set up as a gambling room. I didn't really notice the staff, but they were busy carrying trays of hors d'oeuvres and drinks. The restrooms were noticeably in need of a renovation. The doors are some sort of folding doors that were hard to open and close. Not the most magnificent hotel in Los Angeles, but it has the old Hollywood feel to it. If you're into that, try looking in to Park Plaza Hotel for your next event. read more

Great venue for the Labyrinth Masquerade Ball! The building is beautiful Art Deco. The highlight is the gorgeous stairs at the foyer. Everything about this place is beautiful! Bathrooms are eh... Hotter than heck in some rooms than others. And the place is huge! Labyrinth ball had many ballrooms open with different themes/music/entertainment. Really enjoyed the food trucks and the Turkish tent in the back lot. read more

Known for its grand entry way and staircase, this was the perfect venue for my aunt and uncle's 25th wedding anniversary party. I docked one star due to the fact that the catering was not ready when guests started to arrive, and there were no chairs for guests to sit down.I could tell that everyone was hungry and tired of standing.Once the champaigne came out and horsd'oeuvre were served the mood lifted.After the picture taking on the grand staircase, we were instructed to go to the Grand Ballroom.We walked up the huge staircase to the second floor,a martini bar was set up straight ahead.I was expecting to see tables and chairs once we entered the Grand Ballroom,but it was empty except for the huge bar to the side and a harpist playing on the stage.Once again horsd'oeuvre's were served once again but there wasn't a chair in sight.Good thing for the windows in the room that served as make shift benches. Next we were told to enter another ballroom and that's were all the magic began.Waiters offered us a choice of white or red wine, and i munched on the different types of rolls that were on the table.One thing that stood out,was the water that was on the table.It looked cloudy, not clear and it tasted disgusting.The meal began with a arugula walnut salad,it was tasty but my little sister thought it tasted wierd.The second course consisted of a cooked fish with slices of zucchini and a tomato,very good.Our main course was seard steak, cooked medium,served with a yucca mash,green beans and carrots on the side.The yucca tasted weird,tasted kinda like sweet potato but it was white.The food was great,but the service was slow.Even though there were alot of servers it seemed there was too much time between the four courses.When dessert was served, I asked for some coffee,when it finally came it was cold. We were entertained by the Three Waiters, a trio of actors/singers.I actually thought they were part of the catering crew,but the emcee and two waiters were classically trained singers.Their act was very funny.Our night ended back in the Grand Ballroom,this time tables and chairs were set up near the windows.Dancing and music lasted until the early morning. read more

Went here for the Gatsby 1920s party held by drink.eat.play Had an amazing time and the place is beautiful. Kind of a far trek for a west-sider, but glad to have made it. The architecture was perfect for the event as it seems older in the most classy way. Hope I get another reason to visit! read more

My very first visit came as an invitation to "The Great Gatsby Party". A celebration of music, fashion & whiskey. It was a classy event that paid homage to the Legendary Park Plaza history. The 1920's backdrop, prohibition era, the whole Boardwalk Empire theme, you know, your basic adult shenanigans. Looking at the art deco plaza was inspiring for me, the grand column entrances, the elaborate interior detailing, the ornate stone statues, etcetera - etcetera - etcetera. Honestly, I was just glad to be a part of something this creatively tasteful. "L'Chaim" read more

This place is the most amazing venue for a masquerade ball ever! great location. Super huge building. Out of this world decor. I love it!

Classy place where I attended a friend's wedding. It was a beautiful affair and the Park Plaza really handled the whole event well. Easy to find. Easy parking. Classic LA architecture. This place is a great piece of LA history. read more

This place was exceptionally awesome and beautifull! I attended The Great Gatsby event here and I will definitely be coming back again next year. The building itself is just amazing, you have to come and check it out understand the feel of the building. You definitely would not be disappointed ... On top of that if your intuitive like I am you might come across a ghost or two! Just a great experience overall attending the event and walking around the different parts of the building ... read more

This is a gorgeous venue! I love the grand entrance with the grand staircase leading upstairs to the ballrooms. The chandeliers were beautiful. Only gripe with this place is the bathrooms are very much outdated. read more

Awesome venue! Just went here for the KCRW Masquerade Ball and experienced a random act of kindness from a few awesome party people. As they were leaving they got us in to the event which was hard to get into apparently. Much love to whoever you are!! As for the venue itself its AMAZING! As you walk in you pan up to a magnificent set of carpeted stairs and then all the way up to super high ceilings in the main lobby. This is a historic hotel and you certainly feel all that grandness hit you in the face when you enter. Every subsequent room or hall I entered afterwards continued that architectural awe-inspiring feeling! It's truly a gorgeous hotel! read more

Back in it's hay day I can imagine coming to dinner at this place in a Rolls Royce and seeing the all the ladies wearing their fur coats and draped in diamonds. Truely something right out of the Gilded Age in American history. This place is beautiful !! read more

I haven't actually stayed in this hotel just been there for an event. The entrance is really nice with the hugh stair case as you can see in the pictures. There are several big rooms for whatever purpose they use them for but if definitely has that big ballroom feel to all of them. The main ballroom is upstairs which is pretty big. There is also a downstairs outside patio which is pretty big as well read more

I attended The Great Gatsby party here with my girlfriends few months ago. This building is just gorgeous!!! It really felt like the 1920's atmosphere. I wished I knew more about architecture. It's perfect for a photo op. In the middle of the building is the grand staircase where everybody was taking pics. At the top of the stairs they have different rooms, live Jazz band on one side and the other side played Hip Hop music with a DJ. You definitely can enjoy best of both worlds! The ground floor had separate rooms which lead to the outside. People were listening to a live band and socializing. In the back is where they set up some tables and chairs, food trucks and a photo prop area. They gave us one free photo. Just a heads up... Parking was like $25 across the street from where the food trucks were parked!!! You're better off finding parking elsewhere. I hope Drink Eat and Play hosts this event here next year. I had a good time and it was definitely a night to remember... read more

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I went to The Great Gatsby party with family a while back. The building is magnificent. Great for having a very avant-garde photoshoot. Best night I've ever had. read more

Hosted my company holiday party at The MacArthur and it was a huge success. The team onsite, Rebecca, Tawni and Michael from in house Q Catering were so helpful and accommodating throughout the entire process! We are a picky and wild bunch and they were great navigating our crazy requests and questions! I would love to work with this team for every event! Not to mention the space is gorgeous! read more

We hosted our company holiday party at The MacArthur, and they were the best partners we could have asked for in preparing and executing an unforgettable event. The space is incredible, the team was wonderful, and the catering was ON POINT. And that's coming from a pretty demanding bunch. Truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. I hope I get more opportunities to work with these people and with this space. read more

My wife and I recently held a large birthday party at the MacArthur. To say they exceeded every expectation is an understatement. The building is absolutely awe-inspiring. And our room was stunning in every way. However, we wanted to throw a cowboy-themed, square dance party and the room initially seemed the wrong vibe. The staff at MacArthur created an unbelievably menu of southern comfort foods glammed up for sophisticated LA. Their event manager hooked us up so that soon, country banners, hay bales, buckets of field flowers, banners and all kinds of decor transformed the place into a county hall. The staff was flawless, helpful every minute. The food was devine. The setting magnificent. It was so much like a family event that some of the staff even joined in to fill out some of our squares for the dance. I can't say enough about the venue and the terrific people who run it. This was a party we will be happy to remember always and I would return to the MacArthur for any event anytime. We adored them. read more