The Hollywood Premiere Motel, despite receiving poor guest reviews and a low Tripadvisor rating of 1.7 stars, has been officially designated as the first motel on L.A.'s Historic-Cultural Monument List. The city recognized its mid-century Googie design, with a significant weathered neon sign, indicating its importance as a rare example of 1960s roadside architecture. Preservationist James Dastoli nominated the site, emphasizing its defining role in the East Hollywood neighborhood. Additionally, the motel has served as a filming location for notable TV shows and music videos, enhancing its cultural significance.
The Hollywood Premiere Motel has been designated as L.A.'s first motel on the Historic-Cultural Monument List, despite having a low Tripadvisor rating of 1.7 stars.
Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez emphasized that landmarks should not be judged by guest ratings, saying "we don't judge our landmarks by thread count" in response to the motel's poor reviews.
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