Almost since the day it opened in 1963, the Sunset Marquis has been known as a "rock-n-roll" hotel, favored by rock stars. actors and filmmakers. Its parking lot can accommodate road-show buses. Guests can avail themselves of the hotel recording studio where dozens of Grammy Award-winning albums have been produced. Inspired by the old Garden of Allah private-estate-turned-hotel, it offers 152 suites and villas on nearly four acres (1.6 ha). Its intimate Bar 1200 (formerly the Whisky), is popular with musicians, models and celebrities.