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Rediscover America’s coolest vintage motels, revived and reimagined for today.

Vintage Motels

America’s Most Iconic Motels, Beautifully Restored

$116.06

  • Hardcover

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    13 October 2025

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Summary

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 honouring 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 con…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9789460583896
ISBN-10:946058389X
Author:Ellie Seymour
Publisher:Luster Publishing
Imprint:Luster Publishing
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:13 October 2025
Weight:1.04kg
Dimensions:26mm x 185mm x 250mm
Series:Soulful Stays
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Vintage Motels by Ellie Seymour - ISBN: 9789460583896
185 × 250 mm
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Critics Review

“Vintage Motels: America’s Most Inspiring Motels Beautifully Restored With Respect For History by Ellie Seymour explores some of the most glamorous motels available across the US.” - Daily Mail
“Rife with main character energy, authenticity and playfulness, here’s where to book on your next American road trip …” - The Gloss
The author of Vintage Motels has written a piece which was picked up by Yahoo. - Yahoo
“a love letter to America’s charming motels” - Evening Standard
“Inspiration for life on the road can be found in Ellie Seymour’s recent book, Vintage Motels, which showcases 40 properties across the US that have been reborn as boutique boltholes.” - Conde Nast
“a perfect primer for this year’s summer holiday destinations” - Loupe
Vintage Motels was featured in New Design magazine. - New Design

About The Author

Ellie Seymour

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 specialises 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.

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