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Spencer Pratt Defends Staying in $1,200-a-Night Hotel After Featuring Trailer in L.A. Mayoral Race Ad

Pratt said the luxury hotel was cheaper than booking three security rooms and was needed after he received numerous death threats.

  • On Tuesday, November 3, former mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt defended his controversial stay at the Hotel Bel-Air, citing security needs rather than personal luxury.
  • Pratt explained he endured "numerous death threats," requiring full-time protection. He chose the hotel because its "fortress wall" provided better security than alternative accommodations needing three additional rooms.
  • Spending $1,200 nightly was paradoxically cheaper than hiring three security personnel for other locations, which would have cost $3,000 extra per night. Pratt noted, "I was actually saving a ton of money by staying at the secure Bel Air."
  • The controversy reinforced his criticism of opponent Karen Bass, whom he blamed for his displacement after the 2025 Palisades fire. Pratt claimed the backlash reminded voters of "my opponent's biggest failure."
  • With the election concluded, Pratt is shifting focus to promoting the Patrol app, which integrates private firefighting operators. He stated, "This is the way of the future, and I'm doing everything in my power to keep my family safe.
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wfmd.com broke the news on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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