Travel & Tourism Awards 2024 | 57 Most Atmospheric PetFriendly Motel 2024 - Idaho Situated centrally within the charming historic town of Wallace, Stardust Motel is a pet-friendly roadside motel that offers guests a slice of America’s retro culture, combining mid-century modern design with the convenience and comfort of the 21st century. For anyone seeking a unique place to stay during their next road trip through Northern Idaho, the Stardust Motel should be at the top of their list. Nestled within the Silver Valley amongst the picturesque mountains of Northern Idaho, Wallace is a charming small town with a wealth of rich history, quirky culture, and countless outdoor activities to enjoy, making it the perfect place to visit for a unique getaway. It is one of the few, if not the only town in the country to be listed in its entirety on the National Register of Historic Places. From guided mine tours to picturesque bike rides on the Hiawatha Trail and don’t forget a visit to the Oasis Bordello Museum, there is plenty to do in this lesserknown American destination, affectionately nicknamed “the center of the universe”. In the heart of Wallace, surrounded by beautifully preserved buildings and streetscapes dating back to the early 20th century, stands the Stardust Motel. This quaint 1960s establishment is the ideal place to stay for pet travelers bringing their two-legged companions on a cross country adventure. The motel is unique for its sassy staff and quirky activities like summer movie nights on the lawn and brightly colored hammocks to sway in the under trees while Fido suns on the grass. When new ownership took over stewardship of the motel in early 2022, the first order of business was to breathe life back into the old girl. (Yes, they call the motel a she/her). All renovations focused around preserving the original charm of the 1960s green, beige, blue, grey and yellow bathroom tiles. Rooms were painted, new quality linens were purchased, boutique toiletries fill the shelves of every room. Adrenaline Brush Murals came in from Utah to create one-of-a-kind hand painted murals featured throughout the property. The Signature style rooms also showcase fun and funky colored carpets and premium new mattresses threaded with copper strands for ultimate sleep. And for the modern travelor, high speed internet and keyless entry should satisfy your big city needs. At the Stardust Motel, the priority is to deliver a fun stay to every guest (two legged and four legged). There are numerous grassy places to walk your fido and you will find doggy bags strategically hung from tree trunks a short distance away. Treats abound in the lobby to satisfy large and small furry friends. And it is practically a guarantee you will find your fido hugged and smooshed by the motel staff. Once you become a Stardust Wallace regular, you will learn to book your pet friendly Signature room on the ground level that walks you and fido right out onto the grass. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall make the Stardust Motel an affordable go to, centrally located destination for your Silver Valley stay. When you arrive, the team will greet you with a personal virtual walk around the town to highlight all the must see stops. Activities to choose from include: museums, shopping, antiquing, fine dining, breweries, bars, a bordello, live action melodrama, mining exhibits, historic home viewing, hiking, mountain biking, river floating, ziplining, bald eagle watching, fly fishing, hunting, side by siding, back country motorbiking, leaf peeping, festivals, classic car shows, wild huckleberry picking, trolly riding, seeing “the center of the universe”, snowmobiling, skiing, snowboarding, motorized skijoring, and snowshoeing to name a few. Did we mention all this revolves a town of 900 people making this truly a memorable place to visit? The Stardust Motel team is the secret sauce to the motel’s success and the cult like fan base who repeatedly stay month after month and Feb24526 year after year. The team imbues the essence of fun, quirky and relaxed every guest feels at the motel. While much has been accomplished since 2022, more is still to come. As the owners will tell you, “just because we’re a motel doesn’t mean we’re unsophisticated.” As a result of its commitment to delivering a unique, retro-inspired motel experience, the Stardust Motel has been awarded the title of Most Atmospheric Pet-Friendly Motel, Idaho, in the Travel and Tourism Awards 2024. Contact: KimBerly Keyton Company: Stardust Motel Wallace Web Address: www.stardustwallace.com
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