Barclay Hotel (Hotel Barclay), Los Angeles is a hotel in Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for Whiplash (2014). Built in 1897.
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Whiplash (movie, 2014) — as Historic downtown hotel used among the film's Los Angeles locations standing in for New York in
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15244, SRC-15944 - Built in 1897
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15246, SRC-15247, SRC-17460
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15244 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiplash_(2014_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15246 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barclay_Hotel_(Los_Angeles) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15247 — https://www.laconservancy.org/learn/historic-places/barclay-hotel/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15944 — https://thecinemaholic.com/where-was-whiplash-filmed/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17460 — https://downtownla.com/building/barclay-hotel (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed .
Frequently asked questions
Where was Whiplash filmed?
Barclay Hotel (Hotel Barclay), Los Angeles, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Whiplash.
Where is Barclay Hotel (Hotel Barclay), Los Angeles located?
Barclay Hotel (Hotel Barclay), Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, California.