Motel Monday: Lobbying

This week's Motel Monday focuses on the entrance/lobby of the motel. Some of these places feature the bare bones essentials for greeting customers (chairs, couch, pamphlets) and some feature an extravagant place to congregate.

Starlite Motel - Los Angeles, California

Charnock's Motel - Rochelle, Illinois

Covered Wagon Lodge Motel - Vincennes, Indiana

The Castaways - Miami Beach, Florida

Blue Mist Resort Motel - Miami Beach, Florida

O'Hare Concord Inn - Des Plaines, Illinois

University Hotel Court - Athens, Georgia

Towne Point Motel - Dover, Delaware

Motel Modernaire - Winchester, Virginia

Memphis East Ramada Inn - Memphis, Tennessee

Ramada Inn - Phoenix, Arizona

Hyatt Chalet Motel - Flagstaff, Arizona

Motel Monday: Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach is a North-Eastish Florida resort town of about 65,000 people. The weather is beautiful and the beaches are plentiful, so it is naturally a tourist destination. These were some of the places to stay in Daytona Beach for the tourist on the go.

The Lincoln Motel

Beach Town Motel and Apartments

Diplomat Beach Motel

Hi Seas Motel

Mayfair Motel

Hoehn's Imperial Beach Motel

Holiday Shores Motel

The Riptide

Mt. Vernon Motor Lodge

The Dunes

Sans Souci Motel

Rio Motel

Ocean Heights Cottages

Motel Monday: Sleepy Bear is Everywhere

This week's Motel Monday theme centers around the Travelodge chain (outside of California). These dozen motels represent the chain's presence in various states and one province. Most of these cards feature Sleepy Bear, the official "brand ambassador" for the Travelodge chain. Here's some early history of Sleepy Bear from the Travelodge.com website:

History

1954
Travelodge Hotels, Inc. introduced its mascot Sleepy Bear to North America. The lovable bear was also incorporated into all in-room items. Sleepy Bear quickly became an icon to children of all ages and a welcome face for travelers seeking affordable and comfortable lodging.

1955
The Sleepy Bear plush stuffed toy was born. Dressed in a white night shirt and cap with “Sleepy” on the brim, the toy was a winner with guests of all ages.

1956
The first Sleepy Bear walk-around costume was created and worn by individuals in parades, celebrations, and grand openings of new hotels.

1973
Sleepy Bear, one of the most recognizable logos in the lodging industry, was transformed from a sleepy-eyed brown bear to a warm, smiling bear for a softer, cuddlier look.