The Vibe Hotel is a hotel on

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, originally known as the Movie Town Motel. It was built, owned and operated in 1952 by the

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brothers Salvador and Antonio Pinelli. It is considered to be part of the “Hollywood Strip” that runs through the heart of

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beneath the

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, and past Hollywood and Highland where the

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is now the permanent home to the

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every year.

History

In the late fifties and early sixties this

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was a stop over for many Hollywood industry types because of its location proximate to the studios. Many TV and film scenes have been shot at the Vibe Hotel, including an episode of ''

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'' starring

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. The hotel fell into disrepair in the 1990s as

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and gangs spread into this area of Los Angeles. In the early 2000s, the Movie Town Motel was remodeled as part of the restoration of the Hollywood area, and renamed the Vibe Hotel.

Design

Built in the classic era and exaggerated style of

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with space age ideals and rocket ship dreams that was part of post World War II American futurism, the donut-shaped motel features

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design elements of that period, along with a motif of bright colors, tile and furniture all reminiscent of the fifties and sixties. The classic donut shape design refers to the rectangle building that surrounds a courtyard in the center, providing a secure space for customers to socialize in the common areas.

External links

* http://www.vibehotel.com {{Coord, 34, 6, 5, N, 118, 19, 8, W, type:landmark_region:US_dim:76, display=title Hotels in Los Angeles Buildings and structures in Hollywood, Los Angeles Motels in the United States Hotels established in 1952 Hotel buildings completed in 1952

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