Welcome to the paranormal deep dive from Real Ghost Stories Online and the Grave Talks.

Picture this.

You're walking through the streets of downtown Los Angeles, the city buzzing with life around you.

But as you round the corner, you spot something that doesn't quite fit the Cecil Hotel,

a towering aging structure, its faded grandeur,

hard to ignore. But there's something else. Something more unsettling about this place.

Over the years, it's become known not just for its crumbling exterior, but for a history soaked in blood and eerie experiences that seem to follow its walls, from murderers to suicides and

one infamous unsolved case that continues to haunt the public's mind. The Cecil Hotel has left

a trail of chilling whispers in its wake.

But is it all just the result of its grim past, or is there something more?

On this episode, we look into the truth behind the haunting reports, the tragedies that

plagued its halls, and the eerie experiences of those who've dared to stay.

You might just think twice the next time you see that hotel sign glowing in the distance.

I'm Tony Bruske. Let's dig in. The Cecil Hotel opened its doors in 1924, a lavish structure

designed by architect Loy Lester.

With its 14 stories and 700 rooms, it was once a gleaming example of luxury.

Built to cater to business travelers, tourists, and the elite of Los Angeles,

it stood proudly on the corner of 7th Street in Maine, nestled in the

heart of downtown, boasting an air of elegance and promise. But as the city faced economic hardships

during the Great Depression, the hotel's fortunes began to take a sharp turn. Once a symbol of opulence,

the seesaw started to attract a different kind of clientele.

By the 1930s, it became known for offering affordable rates, which led to it, becoming a transient

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