André Balazs

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American^[1] b. 31 January 1957^[1] active 1990–present

André Balazs is a prominent American hotelier and real estate developer known for creating some of the world's most iconic luxury boutique hotels. He is most famously associated with the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, which he purchased in the 1990s and transformed into a legendary landmark and playground for celebrities, moguls, and the global elite. His portfolio also includes high-profile properties such as The Mercer in New York, Chiltern Firehouse in London, and the Standard hotel chain. Before entering the hospitality industry, Balazs co-founded a biotechnology company called Biomatrix with his father. His work is characterized by a fusion of historic preservation and glamorous, high-end design, often focusing on properties with significant cultural and historical weight.^[1,2,3]

• hospitality
• boutique hotels
• real estate development
• Hollywood history
• luxury design

Works by André Balazs

• 1996 The Chateau Marmont Hollywood Handbook Rizzoli · book · English · ISBN 1857025520 Original publication year; reissued in 2025.

Works about André Balazs

• The Chateau Marmont building Landmark hotel in Los Angeles owned and managed by Balazs.

References

1. André Balazs. Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation link
2. As the Chateau Turns 100, André Balazs Won't Be Naming Names. Interview Magazine. Interview Magazine. 2025 link
3. André Balazs || The Standard, Chiltern Firehouse. Instagram. Instagram. 2016 link