Creepy Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles to reopen

Known to be the stage of at least 16 strange or unexplained deaths since its inauguration back in 1924, the Cecil hotel is considered to be a doomed place, haunted by evil spirits.

Due to its infamous reputation, the Hotel has inspired the imagination of generations, with the stories here transformed in subjects for documentaries and fiction, such as Netflix’ The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel or TV show American Horror Story: Hotel.

The “horror hotel” has changed owners many times over time, with multiple rebranding attempts throughout the years. Back in 2014, the place was bought by Richard Born for $30 million. Closed since 2017 for $100 million worth structural renovations, Cecil received the historic-cultural monument award from LA City Council during the same year.

From horror movies to new social project assisting homeless people

In another rebranding surprising attempt by new partnership between owner and the Skid Row Housing Trust, the hotel has recently reopened as a housing complex, dedicated to help solving homelessness problem surging in LA.

The 600 rooms in the hotel have been refurbished, new kitchens, recreational lounges and additional amenities were added to the place, in order for people eligible for the project to feel comfortable and enjoy their stay.

With the new housing complex transformation, the positive turn in the rebranding is expected to also diminish the grim reputation the hotel has gained over the years.

 

Source: euronews.com