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 independent sources · SRC-15873, SRC-5548 - Built in 1927
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · 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)
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 Catch Me If You Can filmed?
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, in Los Angeles (Hollywood), California, is a real-world filming location used for Catch Me If You Can.
Where is Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel located?
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is located in Los Angeles (Hollywood), California.