The Motor Lodge Blog

It’s a triumph!

Friday, March 5th, 2010 by themotorlodge

One of the many unique features here at The Motor Lodge is our vast collection of classic cars. Okay, we have two. We think they lend themselves to the retro vibe as you pull into our parking lot. One of our cars is a dark green 1970 Triumph Spitfire Mark IV. The Triumph Cycle [...]

Happy Birthday, Arizona!

Sunday, February 14th, 2010 by themotorlodge

To most of the country, February 14th is known as Valentines Day (you know, chocolate and love, unless you are single, then just CHOCOLATE!). Here in the Arizona we also know it as our great state’s birthday. It is said that Arizona was first explored in the 1500’s by the Spanish while they [...]

The holly has been hauled out…

Sunday, December 6th, 2009 by themotorlodge

and it looks like a winter wonderland at The Motor Lodge.  In keeping with the spirit of “Arizona’s Christmas City” we have dolled the place up for the holidays. Last weekend was the Light Parade and this weekend was the Christmas parade and lighting of the Courthouse Square.  The downtown area was bustling with choirs, [...]

Good boy…but not always

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 by themotorlodge

Ever wondered about the pet policy at hotels? Well, when we first started this little endeavor we planned on catering to pet-loving travelers and their canines, after all we have Chopper, our perfectly behaved 14 year old Doberman. We intended to have a dog run, dog beds, feeding bowls and treats available for the four [...]