Panorama Motel

"The most nostalgic night I have ever spent in L.A. An episode of Highway Patrol was filmed here in 1956 and some of a Mannix episode in 1969. And in 2020, Mommy Was a Murderer. It has great post-WWII architecture and is of a bygone era. Places like this should be restored by someone who cares."

"This place is cool. The front desk guy is nice. The price is one of the best in town and the rooms are always clean (never grimy) the couple of times I've stayed here. There's a microwave in the room, which is a plus. The place also has a chill vibe, does NOT feel like someones haunting or watching the room."

"BIPOLAR FAMILY RUN THIS PLACE Father, Mother, and Son trio run this place with a neurotic iron fist. Come play the thrilling game of "Will They Throw You Out?" and see if your very presence is enough to trigger a psychotic episode from one of them. Simply asking a question during checkin has been known to anger them at which point you will barely be able to decipher a suddenly irate Indian accent "Do you even speak English?!?!"...no matter how obvious it is that you speak perfect English. At this point you've won (or lost) the game and can take a donut out of the surplus donut supply kindly provided from their donut vaults because you've past the point of no return and are about to be thrown out by a psychopath who will literally dial the police since your mere presence is enough to make a grown man behind bulletproof glass scream. Surely 911 must know they're total nutcases who perform this charade hourly but still it is quite threatening and rather unpleasant. Considering you probably just asked what time checkout is or if they needed your reservation number the response is rather odd. Amusingly odd is the son, who is clearly heir-apparent to the family empire, one day will want to coddle you in his clammy hands and stroke your hair and the next day he's going to assault you as if you were some kind of baby-trafficking puppy-eater. So consider this when you make your reservation...it's NOT guaranteed and is subject to change at anytime during your stay. But take it with a grain of salt..they really can't help it, it's totally random lunacy and not based on anything that ordinary crazy motel operators discriminate against like color, orientation, how cheap your car is, or how much they think they can overcharge you. The rooms are a mixed bag of sickening and decent. If you're the gambling type you may want to check this place out. Best thing about the place is quiet rooms/walls."

"My room was nice and clean and no evidence of insects. Furnishings were sparse--no floor or table lamps--but had both refrigerator and microwave. Location seemed quiet and secure. Parking was always convenient, even on weekends. This seemed very ordinary but fair value for money."

"This is a fine basic motel. No frills, no hassles, just your basic motel. The rooms are clean and well kept. The non smoking room I had did not stink. The heater works fine. Don't expect lots of plush towels and thick comforters, you get the basics for an overnight stay. There is ample parking, usually right in front of your door. I stayed 2 nights and would stay here again."