The Western Motel in Vinita, Oklahoma is a restored 1950s motor lodge on Route 66 offering updated rooms and a new neon sign inspired by its original design. It’s located next to the Hi-Way Cafe and other roadside attractions.
The Western Motel in Shamrock, Texas, is a simple and affordable Route 66 stop offering clean rooms, pet-friendly policies, and a view of the iconic U-Drop Inn. Conveniently located near local dining and classic attractions, it’s an easy and restful place to stay on the road.
Hotel Monte Vista in Flagstaff, Arizona offers unique accommodations in a historic building, spirits at its on-site cocktail lounges, and, well, spirits roaming the property. As one of the most haunted hotels in America, it’s the perfect place to book a night’s stay for ghost hunters, Route 66 travelers, or anyone looking for a spooky base before detouring to the Grand Canyon.
The Western Hills Motel in Flagstaff, Arizona was built in the 1950s, during a time when Route 66 was in its prime as the Main Street of America. Serving as a critical stopover for travelers headed to the Grand Canyon or exploring the Southwest, Flagstaff was a bustling hub of roadside motels, diners, and gas stations. The Western Hills Motel offered more than just accommodation; it represented the quintessential roadside experience, promising comfort and rest to weary road trippers.
El Rey Court Motel in Santa Fe, New Mexico is “Where Fast Lives Slow Down.” So decelerate your engine, pull over into this motor court, and prepare for a relaxing respite from your busy road trip. Book a room today to stay on your Route 66 or New Mexico road trip.
Boots Court Motel opened in Carthage, Missouri in 1939 and it is one of the oldest operating motels on Route 66.
Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri is the oldest continuously operating motel on historic Route 66. It first opened its doors in 1936, offering food, fuel, and lodging for weary travelers on The Mother Road.
In its heyday Sands Motel was more than just lodging: the location also boasted a restaurant, cocktail lounge, and service station. Previously owned by Jim and Billie Shue and Leon and Cecile Koch, the roadside motel promised “Modern, New Carpeted Rooms, Restaurant, Cocktail Lounge & Service Station.” It also promoted free televisions and telephones in the rooms and a quiet and relaxing atmosphere off the highway. It even attracted the likes of Elvis Presley.
The Campbell Hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma is a historic property located on a historic road. On your Route 66 road trip, spend the night in one of the 26 uniquely decorated rooms in this boutique hotel.
Traveling the Mother Road? Book a stay at the oldest operating motor court on Route 66: Rockwood Motor Court in Springfield, Missouri. Built in 1929, this roadside motel has hosted Route 66 travelers for nearly 100 years.
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