Vintage Motels - by Ellie Seymour (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Vintage Motels explores 40 historic motels across the USA, transformed into boutique hotels. Stunning photography and rich storytelling capture their mid-century charm and modern revival.

A 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 honoring 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, travelers, and history enthusiasts, Vintage Motels is an inspiring tribute to the golden age of American road travel.

Review Quotes

"America's Vintage Motels Are Coming Back. A New Book Pays Homage."--John Oseid "Forbes"

"The newly published volume Vintage Motels: America's Most Iconic Motels, Beautifully Restored takes readers back to the heyday of Mid-century motel design."--John Oseid "Forbes"

"...Vintage style + modern amenities = a reason to break out the road atlas and a pen and get circling."-- "Publishers Weekly"

"More recently motels have enjoyed a third act: renovations with fancy restaurants retro styles and greater individuality."-- "Exhibition Column, The Wall Street Journal"

"These Pictures of Vintage Motels Will Make You Want to Plan an All-American Road Trip ASAP."--Zac Thompson "Frommers Magazine"

"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"

About the Author

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 specializes 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.