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Motel 503

Historic Motel Production Location with 42 Rooms

5.0 (1 review) Themed Location Max 75 people

About the Venue

Motel 503 is a historic motel-style production location in the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District with two floors, 42 motel rooms, natural light, varied wall textures, and a gritty lived-in look that can support music videos, editorial shoots, film scenes, character-driven portraits, and period-inspired content. The address gives productions a strong industrial neighborhood setting while still keeping the shoot contained inside a controlled private location.

The space is useful when a production needs multiple room looks, holding areas, texture, and simple movement between setups without changing locations. Additional rooms can support cast and crew holding, video village, wardrobe, or gear staging when arranged through the host, making it a practical choice for teams that need more than one compact motel room backdrop.

Highlights

Natural Light Easy Load-in

Not Allowed

  • Kitchen Usage

Natural Light

Easy Load-in

Restrooms

Not Provided

  • Trash Cans

Good to Know

  • Cleanup is required

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Hours of Operation

Mon-Sun 5:00 AM 2:00 AM
Hourly 4 hours minimum for booking requests.
Guests Production
Up to 15 guests $135 / hr
Up to 35 guests $185 / hr
Up to 55 guests $230 / hr
Up to 75 guests $280 / hr
Productions from
$135 / hr
4 hour minimum
Guests Production Event

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Reviews

5.0
(1 review)
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Working with Daniel was a very smooth and professional onboarding experience. He was responsive, organized, and easy to communicate with throughout the process. It’s clear that he has a strong understanding of the production and event space, and he comes across as a trusted figure with a solid reputation in the industry. We’re excited to have his properties represented on VenueMagnet and look forward to seeing them connect with more customers.
This is a VenueMagnet review based on onboarding experience, host communication, and listing presentation, not a guest booking review.

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