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Is The Magic Castle Still Open? Update (Los Angeles, CA)

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As of September 2026, The Magic Castle is listed open on magiccastlehotel.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The site check on 2026-09-08 showed magiccastlehotel.com live with 2026-dated content and active booking/availability-check tools, consistent with current operation.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" episode "Borrowed Favorites" featured the Magic Castle Hotel's poolside Popsicle Hotline, a phone line guests use to request free popsicles delivered to the pool. The property began as a 1950s Hollywood apartment building before its conversion into a boutique hotel, and it sits beside, but operates independently from, the private Magic Castle magicians' clubhouse for which it is named, though the hotel itself does not require membership to book a room. The hotel's website, magiccastlehotel.com, was live and current as of 2026-09-08, showing 2026-dated content along with active booking and availability-check tools on its homepage. The same site check found the homepage still promoting the property's rooms and guest experiences as a memorable place to stay, consistent with ongoing operation as of that date.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 9
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Borrowed Favorites
What was featured
the hotel's themed rooms and its poolside Popsicle Hotline
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Magic Castle

Frequently asked questions

Is The Magic Castle still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Magic Castle is listed open on magiccastlehotel.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to The Magic Castle after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" episode "Borrowed Favorites" featured the Magic Castle Hotel's poolside Popsicle Hotline, a phone line guests use to request free popsicles delivered to the pool. As of September 2026, The Magic Castle is listed open on magiccastlehotel.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is The Magic Castle located?

North Sycamore Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured The Magic Castle?

Season 11, Episode 9 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Borrowed Favorites”.

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Visit info

Address
North Sycamore Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Venue type
hotel
Official website
magiccastlehotel.com

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