Across the United States, run-down motels and motor lodges from the 1950s and 1960s are being given a new lease of life as contemporary hotels and guesthouses. From California to New York, here are some of the best examples.

The Surfrider, Malibu, California, by Matthew Goodwin
Overlooking the ocean, The Surfrider hotel is a historic property with ties to musicians including The Doors, Fleetwood Mac and Neil Young. It also features in 1966 cult movie The Endless Summer.
When transforming it into a beach house, Matthew Goodwin and his team aimed to capture the spirit of California. They overhauled the tired interiors to create light, fresh spaces across its 18 rooms and two suites, library, guest-only rooftop bar, and restaurant.
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Anvil Hotel, Jackson, Wyoming, by Studio Tack
Brooklyn-based Studio Tack transformed a set of run-down structures into a cosy retreat, close to the rugged landscape of the Teton mountains and Yellowstone National Park.
The Anvil Hotel's 49 rooms are split over a collection of one- and two-storey buildings, which were first built as a motel in the 1950s. Studio Tack transformed and upgraded the property, and also designed its visual identity.
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Austin Motel, Austin, Texas, by Liz Lambert
Designer and hotelier Liz Lambert took this boutique hotel in Texas back to its roots with brightly coloured furniture, bold wallpaper and vintage paraphernalia.
The Austin...