Imperial 400
American motel chain (1959–1987)
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Imperial 400 was an American motel chain. It was founded in 1959 by Bernard Whitney in Los Angeles, California. Its properties were typically two-story buildings with "gull wing" shaped roofs over the lobby. It was a limited-service hotel chain, competing mainly with Travelodge.[1]
| Industry | Hotels |
|---|---|
| Founded | Los Angeles, California 1959 |
| Defunct | 1987 |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Bernard Whitney (founder) |
| Services | Lodging |
In 1965, Imperial 400 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.[2] Its headquarters were moved to Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and again to Arlington, Virginia. By the 1980s, the chain was sold to Interpart S.A., a Luxembourg-based company, and was later dissolved.[1] Imperial 400 structures still exist but are usually rundown motels, with the exception of a few. In Richland, WA a former Imperial is boarded and set to be demolished for new apartments.
