Eastside hotel adaptive reuse at 7494 Santa Monica Boulevard
Summary
Six hotel rooms in a 1925 building, replacing offices/live-work space and one restaurant. Neighbors worried about the unstaffed 'remote operation' model and losing a breakfast spot; supporters welcomed the Eastside's first hotel and preserved facade.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The hotel will generate transient occupancy tax revenue for the city, enforced through Finance Department audits.
The property owner, hotel guests, and nearby businesses that gain foot traffic.
The displaced restaurant and neighbors adjacent to the unstaffed ground-floor hotel room.
Mentions & discussions (1)
Related development
7428 Santa Monica Boulevard Subdivision
Converts 31 rental units to condos, permanently shrinking the rental stock, while keeping five units income-restricted and potentially for sale.
7494 Santa Monica Boulevard Hotel Change of Use
Creates the Eastside's first small hotel but removes a restaurant tenant and live-work units; remote operation raised neighbor security concerns.
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