When you think of the word ‘motels’, it’s not exactly classy, luxurious properties that spring to mind.
Rather, you might consider the seedy establishments just off the motorway, often the setting for gruesome murder mysteries or terrifying horror films.
But there are, in fact, some particularly spectacular vintage motels – that will take you right back to the 1960s.
Vintage Motels: America’s Most Inspiring Motels Beautifully Restored With Respect For History by Ellie Seymour explores some of the most glamorous motels available across the US.
Reminiscent of vintage Hollywood movies, 40 historic motels scattered across America are explored in this publication – and you can stay the night at them all.
From nostalgic candy-coloured buildings to poolside properties, these motels have something to offer for all tastes.
Far from Bates Motel, these motels are beautifully photographed to show the glitz and glam that can still be found in this type of hotel.
A tribute to the golden age of the American road trip, scroll down and journey through an era gone by…
Ace Hotel & Swim Club, a solar-powered desert retreat in Palm Springs, California, features a star-gazing deck and vintage photo booth and is one of the region’s most popular places to stay
Located in Tucumcari, New Mexico, Blue Swallow Motel is said to be one of the longest-running family-led motels on the legendary Route 66
Cuyama Buckhorn in New Cuyama, California reflects its 1950s history as a community roadhouse, dating back to when the region was an oil town filled with cowboys
This picture-perfect cluster of 26 individual cottages named Farmhouse dates back to 1947 and retains its unique, country style with red-roofed, white-washed buildings
The Dive in Nashville, Tennessee is an adults-only property that’s full of colour. Following its seedy 1970s motel theme, it brings to life all the colours and patterns associated with the era
Barbie-inspired Trixie Motel in Palm Springs, California is an adults-only motel brought to life by Trixie Mattel, the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race
The Pearl in Point Loma, California is a laid-back historic motel that has a peaceful ambiance
White Water – in Cambria, California – overlooks Moonstone Beach and takes inspiration from both Scandinavian and bohemian Californian design
Hotel Lucine in Galveston, Texas, first opened in 1963 – and, back then, it was the height of luxury. It has been renovated since then, adding a modern feel and restoring the spaces
Cayucos, California’s The Pacific Motel is a haven of tranquility located in a charming, quiet town and boasting more than 20 units set inside historic wooden cabins
Ojai Rancho Inn in Ojai, California, is a popular minibreak destination and has distinctive wooden log architecture with cabins – and a poolside bar
It is rumoured that The Beatles stayed at the Skyview Motel in its heyday when Los Alamos was a dusty Old West town in California
Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, California opened in 1958 and is famed for its ultra-kitsch design, bright colours and excessive amount of pink
Madonna Inn’s dining room is an eruption of colour, decor and gold furnishings
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