Category: Lodging Reviews
Our second night in Manitou Springs we decided to try another mid-century motel – and we were lucky to stumble on the Silver Saddle Motel – locally owned by Artur Bryja and Brittany Kelly, we found the staff very friendly, the rooms andd facitilies clean and it was pet friendly! Although our room didn’t have […]
The Mecca Motel is located right between Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs right outside of Colorado Springs Colorado. We headed to Colorado Springs to explore and to maybe help the area with a little boost after the wild fires of the summer – there is tons to do (if you’re looking for activities, watch […]
The Munger Moss Motel promises a charming vintage “vaycay” setting along the rustic Route 66 highway. Located in Lebanon, Missouri the Munger Moss Motel’s brightly lit neon sign has led many travelers of the night into a mid-century paradise. A variety of amenities are offered, including an outdoor pool, smokers’ rooms, and free wifi. All […]
When our staff first went on the search for Mid-Century Motels, we were looking for family friendly clean motels that have kept and celebrated the 50’s motel style. The Best Western Movie Manor in Monte Vista Colorado is all that and more! Part of the Best Western chain, the Best Western Movie Manor is located […]
As we researched the good and the “needing-renovation” of 1950’s motels, one name kept coming up over and over. The Shady Dell in Bisbee Arizona which boasts 9 fully restored aluminum trailers to meet every retro-lovers dreams. From Tiki enthusiasts to Martini-lovers the trailers all hearken back to days where the Rat Pack ruled the […]
Many years ago, my family was traveling together throughout New Mexico – in-laws, kids and us – and in our weary state, we needed a place to stay and came across this little gem. Ultimately this would inspire the all new Mid-Century motels site. How did one little motel inspire all of this? The answer […]
Another notch in our Mid-Century Motel belt is the Apache Motel in Moab, Utah (be careful, fabulous photos ahead!) Thanks to my friend Staci for this one! The ONLY place we will ever stay for a shower/pool/sleep-in-a-real-bed break in the midst of summer camping/exploring adventures in the Canyonlands area is The Apache Motel in […]