Mayflower Inn (Demolished)
Galveston, TX
Photo courtesy Richard Weiss

The Mayflower Inn in Galveston, TX was built in 1941 and is designed in the shape of a ship. The place was originally named the SS Galveston Hotel Court, then the SS Snort Hotel, and then the Mayfloewr Inn. The Mayflower was being demolished in January 2007 and will be the future home of a mid-rise condominium development. 02-07

Sun Motel
San Antonio, TX
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

The Sun Motel features a familiar looking marquee that is not unlike some of the other motels with the Sun name. The motel is located at 1033 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX. 07-07

Steele Motel (Demolished)
San Antonio, TX
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Check out the the marquee for the Steele Motel in San Antonio. Not sure if the sign is stating that there are 3 rooms with the rest being apartments or if the whole place has been converted to long-term housing. 07-07

UPDATE : The Steele Motel was demolished sometime around 2013. The RBFCU is now at this location 07-23

The First Last Motel in Texas is something of a Route 66 landmark. Depending on which direction you're going on Route 66, now I-40, this cleverly named motel is either the last motel found in Texas or the first. Found in the ghost town of Glenrio, TX, the First Last Motel is a fine example of a bypassed Route 66 business, left to rot as cars whiz by on the nearby interstate. This motel is Homer Ehresman's family run 1955 Texas Longhorn Motel. The motel closed in 1976 just like other businesses that were bypassed by the Interstate. 11-10 First Last Motel in Texas (Demolished) Glenrio, TX Photo courtesy Rod Holcomb First Last Motel in Texas (Demolished) Glenrio, TX Photo courtesy Rod Holcomb

Check out these photos of the Movie Motel located in Groom TX. This roadside stop features entertainment in many ways. Unfortunately this motel is no longer around. The photos were taken in 2000. Not sure what happened to the Movie Motel. 09-21 Movie Motel Groom, TX Photo by RoadsidePeek.com The sign missing a couple of letters Groom, TX Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Classic Inn
Austin, TX
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

Here's a shot of a classic sign for the Classic Inn. It's interesting to see how the arrow for the Classic Inn is designed right into the sign itself. The Classic Inn was built in 1941 as the Goodnight Motel.

This motel is located right next door to Hills Cafe. 05-04

UPDATE 11/20 : The Classic Inn is now closed. The property will be redeveloped soon.

Arrowhead Motel
TX
Photo courtesy Devil Doll

Here's an old faded motel marquee pointing the way into the Arrowhead Motel. The sign is in the shape of an arrowhead.