The Eagles sue Hotel California

The Eagles are suing a hotel in Mexico that calls itself the Hotel California, after the band's hit song and album.

The rock band claim the 11-room hotel, in Todos Santos, "actively encourages" guests to believe it is associated with them in order to sell merchandise.

They claim the hotel plays Eagles songs in the lobby and sells t-shirts describing the venue as "legendary".

"Multiple online reviews make clear" that visitors are deceived, according to the band's legal claim, BBC News reports.

The Eagles are seeking an injunction to stop the hotel from using the Hotel California name, or doing anything else to imply a connection to the band. They're also seeking all related profits, plus damages and relief.

The owners were not immediately available to comment on the legal case, which was filed in Los Angeles on Monday.