Monterey Motel
Overview
This project was a renovation of an existing motel with the addition of approximately 18 rooms, a distillery, community kitchen, maintenance room, and laundry facility. The Monterey Motel made its mark on the Mother Road beginning in 1946. The motel’s founder, Norman Bugg, saw the promise of Route 66 and provided travelers local hospitality along their journey down the “road to opportunity”.
design scope
There are 3 buildings in the project. The first 2 are single story buildings which are part of the original motel and a 2-story ‘stay-ats’ which included larger rooms with access to kitchen, shower, and living area. The mechanical systems are Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) for the entire facility. Standard motel domestic piping was provided. A distillery was added to the building. The electrical system was upgraded to meet current NEC standards. New decorative lighting was incorporated into the facility. 18 standard motel rooms and 18 ‘stay-ats’ in the 2-story addition to the side.