Vintage Motels

America’s Most Iconic Motels, Beautifully Restored

AvEllie Seymour

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

Del i serien Soulful Stays

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Beskrivning

“Rife with main character energy, authenticity and playfulness, here’s where to book on your next American road trip …” — The Gloss“a love letter to America's charming motels” — Evening Standard“dreamily escapist” — Elle Decoration“The design of the book itself echoes the period without slipping into kitsch – it feels sleek, collectible, and, like its subject matter, built to last.” — Amateur Photographer“a perfect primer for this year’s summer holiday destinations” — Loupe MagazineA nostalgic road trip through America’s most charming motels—revived and reimagined. Vintage Motels showcases 40 historic motels across the USA, each transformed into an inviting boutique hotel while honouring its past. Through rich storytelling and stunning photography, this beautifully designed hardcover book captures the spirit of these mid-century roadside gems. Each motel is featured across 4 to 6 pages, with a detailed narrative (500 words) and a mix of archival and contemporary images. Perfect for design lovers, travellers, and history enthusiasts, Vintage Motels is an inspiring tribute to the golden age of American road travel.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2025-10-13
Mått:185 x 250 x 26 mm
Vikt:1 040 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Soulful Stays
Antal sidor:256
Förlag:Luster Publishing
ISBN:9789460583896

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Ellie Seymour is a Brighton-based travel journalist, author, and blogger. Her work has been featured in publications such as BBC Travel, The Independent, The Guardian, and National Geographic Traveller Food. Ellie specialises in uncovering unique and lesser-known destinations, with a particular focus on the USA, Brighton, and Sussex. She is the author of Grand Hotels of the World, published by Luster in 2023.

Recensioner i media

"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." - Daily Mail

Innehållsförteckning

1 White Water 82 The Pacific Motel 163 Farmhouse 224 Madonna Inn 285 Alamo Motel 346 Skyview 407 Cuyama Buckhorn 488 Ojai Rancho Inn 569 Hotel June Malibu 6210 The Pearl 7011 Trixie Motel 7812 Ace Hotel & Swim Club 8413 Hotel Wren 9014 Best Bet Motor Lodge 9615 Stardust Motel 10016 Egyptian Motor Hotel 10417 High Country Motor Lodge 11018 Anvil Hotel 11419 El Rancho Hotel 12020 El Rey Court 12421 Blue Swallow Motel 13222 Mellow Moon Lodge 13623 Hotel Lucine 14224 Rockwood Motor Court 15025 The Maidstone New Orleans 15426 Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort 16027 The Dive 16628 Skyline Lodge 17429 Rhode’s Motor Lodge 18030 The Longleaf Hotel and Lounge 18631 Starlight Motor Inn 19232 Hotel Palms 19833 The Vagabond 20434 Starlite Motel 21035 Scribner’s 21636 Bluebird Spa City Motor Lodge 22437 Silver Sands 23038 The Verb Hotel 23639 Rye Motor Inn + Swim Shop 24240 The Nevada Hotel 248