Interstate Inn, Stephenville's new boutique hotel, and the Seeker restaurant set to open this summer
By Stephanie Chen
Special to Beneath the Surface News
Building on Texas’ current motel renaissance, Mod Motels is a new venture converting cherished roadside motels into modern destinations.
The Dallas-based company is led by siblings Lisa Lennox, Cathy Bonner and Kirk Bonner.
Mod Motels’ inaugural project, the 33-room Interstate Inn, is set to make its debut in Stephenville, Texas this summer.
The luxury boutique property—a transformation of the historic Caravan Inn—will intertwine the essence of midcentury modern design with Southern history, charm and hospitality.
Dallas-based Neal Stewart Designs is spearheading the design of the Interstate Inn, imbuing its interiors with gold, avocado green, and tangerine complemented with original furniture pieces, including a pink petal chair.
Each guestroom will be adorned with modern interpretations of vintage wallcoverings, along with original artwork by Kevin Chupik.
Mod Motels will also be joining forces with James Beard Award-winning chef Stephan Pyles to introduce the Seeker, a restaurant situated within the Interstate Inn.
Designed by the Guest Group, the Seeker will embody a nostalgic-yet-stylish atmosphere with vintage-meets-modern décor that pays homage to the rich history of the West.
