The Legend Motel
Des Moines, WA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
With a name like The Legend Motel, the place should be ... well... legendary. 07-08
3 Bears Motel (Gone)
Seattle, WA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The 3 Bears Motel in Seattle shows a papa, mama, and baby bear on its marquee, adding to an impression of family accommodations. 07-08
UPDATE 04/17 : The West View now occupies the motel where the 3 Bears used to sleep. The sign is gone. 04-17
Max Ivor Motel
Seattle, WA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Max Ivor Motel found along this busy roadside landscape in Seattle shows off the character in its marquee. This property was for lease when this photo was taken. 07-08
UPDATE 04/17 : The Max Ivor Motel on Highway 99 at 6188 4th Ave S, Seattle first opened its doors in 1943. The motel eventually closed in 1988. On a postcard advertising the motel it claimed to be "Seattle's Finest Motel" on Highway 99. 04-17
Travel Inn (Demolished)
Tacoma, WA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here's one of the familiar Travel Inn motel marquee, this one located in Tacoma. The property is fenced off here so not sure if the place is still around. 07-08
UPDATE 04/17 : This motel is gone. 04-17
Hillside Motel (Rem.)
Seattle, WA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
The Hillside Motel is another of the roadside motel treasures along Aurora Avenue. 07-08
UPDATE 04/17 : The motel is still open but the cool marquee is long gone. There is a colorful cardboard looking sign there now. 04-17
Bay Motel
Tacoma, WA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here's the marquee for the Bay Motel in Tacoma, WA proudly advertising its "quality comfort". 07-08