They’re all comfortable and full of character. Many of them are time capsules that retain their cool signs. A new owner bought the property 15 years ago and has restored it, carefully keeping the fir floors, staircases and banisters. David has shared with us her favorite examples of midcentury and Googie-style motels still worth visiting, from San Diego to Palm Springs to the Central Coast to Lake Tahoe. If you’re driving across California, don’t resign yourself to a generic motel. Today, she says, “there are few intact mid-century motel survivors and even fewer where you’d actually want to stay the night.” And, the advent of the interstate highway system pulled traffic away from the roadside motor inns that hugged older, smaller routes, says David. Chains proliferated, putting mom-and-pops out of business. “For some travelers, the motel experience was the closest they might have to visiting the Hawaiian Islands… or a trip to the moon! Not everyone could afford a trip to Hawaii, but many could afford to stay at the Polynesian-themed Waikiki Motel,” says Heather David, the author of Motel California.īy the 1970s, the market, especially in California, was saturated. Sometimes, there was even a touch of fantasy. With 38 unique guest rooms, you can be assured of quiet, comfortable accommodations during your visit. They were modern and homey and optimistic, even futuristic, in their design, with dramatic angles, colorful interiors, and oversized neon signs. Our small charming boutique hotel is waiting to bid you welcome. They weren’t just affordable and convenient-they were in fashion. Discover genuine guest reviews for The Vintage Hotel along with the latest prices and availability book now. Popular attractions Winter Park Ski Resort and Village Cabriolet are located nearby. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. In the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s, wholesome American families embarking on road trip vacations actually wanted to stay in motels. Stay at this 3-star hotel in Winter Park.
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