Back to Those Old Motels

I came across an article in the World Hum site about the rise of "boutique motels" where old ones from the 40s, 50s and early 60s have been taken over and "been bought and completely reimagined by energetic young moteliers with a clear vision of what makes for not merely comfortable but also memorable accommodations."

These are places that you will actually remember, not like when you stay in a national chain in their cookie-cutter rooms.

It went on to discuss the Hotel San Jose in Austin, Tx, and one in New York owned by one of the members of the B-52s. Some of these are essentially bed and breakfasts.

The state of Illinois operates the Rose Hotel as a B&B, on the banks of the Ohio River in Elizabethtown. We spent a night there once and the next day enjoyed a great view as the river rolled past. Then, there was that great breakfast, well worth the $90. This place dates back to the 1820s.

It is good to see that hopefully, not all those old mom and pops are going to disappear.

--RoadDog