Our story

Old soul. New chapter.

Riviera is a love letter to the open road, thoughtful restoration, and the golden age of the American motor lodge.

The hand-painted Riviera Motor Hotel mural on the exterior wall
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A roadside original

Built for the journey

Motor hotels once made travel feel wonderfully simple: park outside your door, meet your neighbors on the patio, and wake up ready for wherever the road leads. Riviera carries that generous spirit forward in Carthage.

Our restoration honors the era without turning it into a museum. Original-inspired breeze blocks, sun-warmed colors, walnut furnishings, and geometric textiles meet comfortable beds, fast Wi-Fi, and the practical details modern travelers value.

01 / Preserve

Keep the character

Celebrate the bold materials, optimism, and social spirit that made roadside hotels memorable.

02 / Restore

Make it comfortable

Pair period charm with crisp linens, restful rooms, and reliable everyday conveniences.

03 / Welcome

Treat guests like neighbors

Offer the kind of genuine, easy hospitality that turns a stopover into a return visit.

The outdoor lounge patio with string lights and breeze-block screensGuest room doors painted with bold geometric murals

Come make a little history with us.

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