Last Stop Motel
« A bed tonight. Tomorrow has its own reception desk. »The owner's motto · Irene et Paul Darnell
- OwnerIrene et Paul Darnell
- Since1958
- Address512 Palmetto Drive, Highway
Past interchange 9, follow Palmetto Drive to the sign whose last neon tube stays awake. - Opening hoursReception 24 hours; checkout 11am, pool has no hours because it is empty.
Its story
Irene and Paul opened in 1958 with ten rooms and a breakfast promise. They withdrew the promise on day two and expanded to nineteen rooms.
In 1984, a leak emptied the pool. Repairs would cost six months’ takings; Paul repainted the bottom and Irene bought mattresses. Drivers returned for the sleep.
Anecdotes
- In October 1984, Dolores Van Pelt inaugurated the lit car park with an unlit torch.
- In February 1985, Marie left a dedication in the register; Régis added a paw print.
- In June 1986, customer Owen Pike booked room 19 for his palm and received the room overlooking another one.
The ad
Played completely straight, on EMOTION 98.3 FM.
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Il est deux heures quarante du matin.
Vous avez roulé toute la journée.
Les néons passent derrière le pare-brise et vous commencez à vous demander pourquoi vous êtes encore sur cette route.
(longue pause)
Puis apparaît le Last Stop Motel.
Parking éclairé.
Piscine vide.
Réception ouverte.
La chambre 18 donne sur le parking.
La chambre 19 donne sur un palmier.
(pause)
Personne ne sait pourquoi.
Cette semaine, chambre à 19 dollars.
(pause)
Sans petit-déjeuner.
(pause)
Il n'y a pas de petit-déjeuner.
Last Stop Motel.
Une chambre propre, un lit et demain, vous verrez bien.
Good to know
- Room 18 overlooks the car park; Paul checks every Monday.
- The breakfast box in the register is crossed out with a ruler.
The neighbour
Quiet Wash LaundryQuiet Wash Laundry is next door; Irene washes the sheets there and occasionally retrieves an extra sock.