Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is a hotel in Los Angeles (Hollywood), California, and a filming location for Catch Me If You Can (2002). Built in 1927.
Location: Los Angeles (Hollywood), California, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Catch Me If You Can (movie, 2002) — as The 'Tropicana Motel' where Abagnale has a close encounter with FBI agent Hanratty
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15873, SRC-5548 - Built in 1927
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15873, SRC-16846, SRC-17268
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15873 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_Roosevelt_Hotel (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16846 — https://www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/the-hollywood-roosevelt/history.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17268 — https://www.academymuseum.org/en/hollywood-past-and-present/roosevelt-hotel (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-5548 — Film Locations for Catch Me If You Can — movie-locations.com (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel connected to Catch Me If You Can?
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, in Los Angeles (Hollywood), California, has a documented connection to Catch Me If You Can. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel located?
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is located in Los Angeles (Hollywood), California.