Gothic Study

Hearst occupied the entire third floor of the main building, known as Casa Grande. Although his private chambers -- as well as those of his mistress, Marion Davies -- were on this level, the highlight is the Gothic Suite, which "evokes a church, with its high windows and painted arches," explains the Web site. "But three thousand books and an imposing conference table show that this was actually Mr. Hearst's personal library and executive board room" where he could conduct high-level meetings involving his many businesses.