Travelling is exciting: you get to see new places, meet people, explore cultures and so on. It’s even more exciting if you can cross not only space but also time. Sounds like a science-fiction movie? It’s not! There are plentiful retro hotels in the United States that make you feel as if you traveled back in time. The design, food, and music are just as they were years ago. You can listen to joyful oldies, sleep in an aluminum trailer or eat like a Cowboy. Here’s a list of 7 great vintage hotels in the United States.
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Austin Motel, Austin, Texas
The Austin Motel has been operating since 1938. It’s family-owned, cozy and affordable There are 41 rooms with a retro décor and a 1950’s style swimming pool. The location’s great, most of Austin’s best attractions is reachable by foot. The friendly staff is always ready to share some tips and recommendations with the guests. Austin Motel isn’t a place for luxury-seekers, the hotel’s rather simple, but it’s the right accommodation for those who value style, uniqueness and great atmosphere.
2. El Cosmico Marfa, Texas
You might have stayed in one of the vintage hotels all across the world, but vintage hotel El Cosmico can still make you surprised. It’s a nomadic hotel covering 21 acres of the desert. Lots of space, starry nights and weird vibe – El Cosmico is as charming as a hotel might get. You can stay in one of the vintage trailers, or make the experience even more unique and spend a night in a safari or scout tent, Sioux-style tepee or a Mongolian yurt. For camping enthusiasts, there’s also a possibility to put up a tent. There’s an outdoor kitchen, hammocks, a community lounge and wood-fired hot tubs. If you’re looking for something more than just holidays, check out the El Cosmico’s calendar, they organize lots of exciting events.
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The Holiday Music Motel, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
The designers of the Holiday Music Motel paid a lot of attention to detail. It’s not fancy, but lovely and original. Rooms are charmingly decorated, beds very comfy and all the stuff looks as if it was made in the 50’s. The hotel’s especially attractive for music lovers and musicians. Cool events are being held there frequently. Besides, there’s an on-site recording studio. It’s an artsy place for creative individuals.
4. Big Sur Getaway, Big Sur, California
The Big Sur Getaway is more of a campsite than a hotel. It’s scenically located amongst the trees of the redwoods, right next to the Andrew Molera State Park. Mountainous views and peaceful silence make it a perfect spot for a relaxing getaway. The campsite features vintage trailers in which you can feel like an old-style hobo. The environment is a priority for the Big Sur Getaway’s owner, so the place is green and maybe even the eco-friendliest of the vintage hotels.
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Shady Dell Vintage Trailer Court, Bisbee, Arizona
Shady Dell Vintage Trailer Court offers more than accommodation. The beautiful, vintage trailers can take you for a trip back in time. Perfectly restored, the trailers didn’t lose their 1950’s style look. Each one of them is different and individually decorated. Shady Dell Vintage Trailer Court is quiet and peaceful, but you can always turn on the radio playing rock and roll music and make your little party.
6. Farmer’s Daughter, Los Angeles, California
Despite the village style name, the Farmer’s Daughter hotel is located in the bustling city of Los Angeles. The area where it stands didn’t always look the way it does now. There was only the famous Farmer’s Market, no shopping malls, etc. Right now the hotel gracefully combines the city trends with country kitsch. If you aren’t sure whether you belong more to a city or countryside, that’s your spot. It’s a lovely boutique hotel with all the amenities you might need during your stay in LA.
7. The Thunderbird Inn, Savannah, Georgia
Welcome back in the 1970’s! The design, food, and atmosphere – everything in the Thunderbird Inn remind of the past. Krispy Kreme donuts in the morning, Moonpies, RC Cola and retro décor, it all tastes and looks as if it was brought by a time machine straight from the old-style American South. Besides of being fun and characteristic, the motel is also comfortable, pet-friendly and affordable. In case you don’t know what you should do and see in Savannah, the staff is always willing to give you advice, they know quite a lot about the city’s charms.
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