Manola Studio Renovates 1940s Motel into Boutique Hotel Wren Near Joshua Tree National Park
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Dan Howarth
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Summary
LA-based Manola Studio has transformed a 1940s motel into Hotel Wren, a 12-room boutique hotel near Joshua Tree National Park's north entrance. The adults-only property in Twentynine Palms features a living room-style lobby with vintage and custom furniture, creating a desert oasis that blends mid-century modern design with contemporary comfort while serving as a gateway to the national park.
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The 12-room, adults-only Hotel Wren sits on the outskirts of Twentynine Palms, a small town in California's High Desert that acts as a gateway into the park.
The lobby at Hotel Wren is designed like a living room and features vintage, custom furniture.
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