College Station, Texas
Cavalry Court
Americana motor court
College Station, Texas
Opened
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Resort SocialOutside the door
The house
Valencia CollectionAmericana motor court
It reimagines a 1950s military camp as a roadside motor lodge, centering the stay on open courtyards and front-porch lounging.
What it’s good at
Notable
Reclaimed brick, white clapboard, and corrugated steel buildings arranged around central courtyards.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It spans some four acres of gardens, dotted with fire pits, lawn games, and a swimming pool, and while its layout is reminiscent of classic budget motels, its rooms are anything but
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Century Square surrounds the grounds with pedestrian plazas and dining, directly across the street from Texas A&M University.
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The rooms
Rooms open onto private porches overlooking the lawn. Inside, you find retro Smeg refrigerators and plush pillow-top beds.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The courtyard pool is flanked by lawn strips and canvas cabanas modeled on military field tents.
Restaurant
The Canteen Bar & Grill
The indoor-outdoor dining room serves Southern tavern fare and draft beer, opening onto a deck beside the pool.
How it began
The name honors Texas A&M's Parsons Mounted Cavalry, inspiring military touches that include an ammunition crate front desk.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.