Motels appeared in the U.S. in the 20's and originally it was very ordinary-looking apartments, usually one-storied, with a minimum of service and shabby rooms.
Now things have changed drastically and typical motels and apartments are not much different from the average hotel. However, there are historically established differences: mandatory separate spacious parking for trucks and cars, minimize time to check-in and check-out, round the clock food service, relaxation services and reasonable prices.
American motels - a kind of brand. No one country in the world has so many places, which have been sung in songs and films of roadside hotels. Recently Shermans Travel Guide has compiled a list of 10 most famous country motels and apartments. This chart will help you to plan an interesting and in some ways a historical journey through the USA states.
Aqua Hotel and Lounge was built in the 50s, in the heart of Miami's South Beach. In 2000 it was converted into a boutique motel with rooms starting at $ 105 per night. In addition to overnight Aqua Hotel and Lounge offers evening meetings at the cocktail bar and swimming pool.
Caliente Tropics (Palm Springs, CA) - Motel built in 1964 - attracts tourists with a stellar list of guests (at different times there stayed Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra) and the third largest pool in Palm Springs. Rates - from $ 43 per night.
Hotel San Hose - one of the oldest in Texas. It was built in the 30s of last century on South Congress Avenue in Austin. Is frequented by musicians, so the motel's always fun, in addition, the rooms have free wi-fi. Rates - from $ 160 per night.
Jupiter Hotel in Portland (Oregon), was chosen by young travelers because of the relatively low price ($ 59) they can spend the night at this boutique hotel.
Kate's Lazy Meadow Hotel near Woodstock, in Mount Tremper keeps the atmosphere of hippie '60s, and it attracts a nostalgic crowd. It is convenient to arrange visiting parties, and to relax can help Jacuzzi with salt water. Rates - from $155 per night.
Ohio House Motels and apartments are on the historic highway Route 66, linking Chicago with Los Angeles. Guests are offered plenty of entertainment, including free cable TV. Per night charge is $100.
Old Santa Fe Inn from the outside seems unpresentable, but inside it is a nice boutique hotel with restaurant, pool and other services. Continental breakfast is also very good. Prices start at $150 per night.
