Wayside Motel

7800 Watson Road (Route 66), Marlborough, MO.
Phone: 314-961-2324.

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Originally named the Wayside Auto Court, this mote dates to the 1930s or 40s. It sits on the south side of Watson Road near the former site of the Coral Court Motel. The cottages housed a total of 35 guest units each having an attached garage and tiled showers and featured Beauty-Rest Mattresses.

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Vintage Advertising Highlights

Recommended by AAA
WAYSIDE AUTO COURT
Ultra Modern. One of the Finest in the Midwest. On U.S. Highway No. 66 City Route, 1-1/2 miles West of St. Louis City Limits and 3 miles East of intersection of bypass Hys. 61-66 and 67. Thirty five rooms. Brick cottages with private tiled bath in each unit, hot and cold water, maid service, Beauty-Rest mattresses, hot water heat and 24 hour service. (Mailing address No. 7800 Watson Road, St. Louis, 19, Mo.)
We Stayed here

NOTE: At least the Wayside did go out of their way to let you know they weren't actually in St. Louis.
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Photo(s): 2018