Mollie's Motel and Diner by Soho House is a luxurious take on the roadside hotel
Drivers can stop off for a night's sleep at Mollie's Motel and Diner, a roadside hotel in Oxfordshire, England, designed by Soho House.
In a bid to "reinvent the British roadside experience", Mollie's Motel and Diner features a sequence of contemporary guest rooms decked out with plush furnishings.
Situated just off a major road that runs between Bristol and Oxford, the motel has 79 bedrooms including a handful of family suites with interconnecting bunk rooms for kids, a diner with a drive-through window, and a general store selling travel essentials.
Room reservations can only be made through Mollie's website or mobile app, which also allows guests to check in and out, book tables in the restaurant, and gain access to their rooms. "I also want this to be the blueprint for the future of Soho House; using technology to create an even more streamlined experience," added Jones.
In the diner ? which serves typical American dishes like burgers and waffles ? guests can eat at the high-top counter that overlooks the kitchen, or in one of the deep green leather banquettes which have been stitched to resemble the seats inside classic Cadillac cars.
"We did a lot of research into the American diner experience, taking inspiration from the finishes used within the restaurants. We have kept the materials true to those used back in 1950s and incorporating those into [Mollie's] design," said Jones.
There is also a small area for guests to work, decked out ...
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