In its heyday, the Hollywood Tower Hotel was the premiere destination for the social elite, touting "Fashionable Dining and Modern Accommodations." It's where the stars stayed and where the studios hosted lavish parties.
The grand lobby of the hotel featured dramatic statuary, ornate features and a soaring ceiling that took one's breath away.
From the Steam Baths on the hotel's lower level to the High Society Suite in the penthouse, the Hollywood Tower Hotel had it all. Anthony Fremont and his orchestra often held court at the Tip Top Club for nightly dancing, while the Lounge and Library offered quieter pleasures for those looking to relax.
The Conventions Desk on the lower level is where larger parties would check in for events being held in one of the hotel's many ballrooms, including the Beverly Room and the Fountain Room.
The Sunset Room, only open for supper, featured lavish multi-course menus. In fact, the special menu for October 31, 1939 is still posted just outside the door. It's a delectable spread of gourmet delicacies, topped off with your choice of tea, coffee, liqueurs, cigars and cigarettes.
I have to share this story. I had ridden TOT pretty much from the beginnng. I felt I was and old hand at it. then one year we went to get on and were seated with another couple and they had also ridden it in the past. so, we're thinking we are all coola nd that. Well, this happened to be the first time they added extra drops to it. Well, needless to say she grabbed me and I grabbed her and about wet ourselves. We were not ready for those extra drops. We came off laughing our heads off and knowing that Disney was always going to surprise even us "old timers". I don't take any ride for granted now. Kristin
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