There is underground parking that links to the theater and all the shops an restaurants. Entrance is on Highland Ave. just before Hollywood Blvd. if you are headed south on Highland off the 101 freeway. Not cheap but convenient.

Yes I took several using an iPhone

Only un english.

I believe their website gives the exact number.

3,400 Give or take, if they have the orchestra barred off it would be less. So for instanceright now when Americas Got Talent is on, they have less seatings because the have that area cleared for the judge panel etc..

The Hollywood Roosevelt and the Hollywood Loews/Renaissance hotels are perfectly located for close access to the Dolby.

You can press your nose against the glass but you will see very little, just a dimly lit lobby. You need to book the tour to see anything useful :-)

They are quite close to each other, tour of the Dolby Theatre is truly 'behind the scenes' plus commentary about the Oscars and you stand on the stage. Chinese Theatre foot and handprints are outside, I'm not sure if you can go inside. Also of course the stars on Hollywood Boulevarde are right nearby.

I ate most of my meals at Mel's diner, a couple of blocks away. Great food & they had Groupons available at the time I was there so it was also a great deal!

Not always. You can call ahead or check the box office for any changes to the day's schedule. We were there on a day there was an event, but it didn't impact our visit.