Built in 1925, the opulent Park Plaza Hotel embodies the rich and decadent boomtown times of Los Angeles.

Hold onto your hat when exploring the hotel, because much of your time will be spent with head tipped back, ogling its many wonders. Occupying almost an entire city block, the building’s facade is embellished by a series of arches, pilasters, cornices and majestic friezes featuring intriguing statuary of Roman women. This neoclassical motif is carried over inside as well.

Photographed by Richard Min