You know that old motel on stilts in Garden City? The one that’s been under construction for a couple of years? It’s finally about to reopen — as the Arcadia Hotel.
In a few months, you can stay there for about $150 a night.
The Arcadia Hotel used to be the Sun-Liner Motel, a mid-century modern landmark characterized by two buildings up on stilts.
The property got a major facelift after being purchased by a new owner in 2022 who wanted to keep the mid-century design but with a modern appeal. Chelsea Santiago, executive director of the hotel, told the Idaho Statesman that the renovated hotel is more than just a place to stay for the night.
It’ll be a venue for small events, weddings and conferences, and for business trips, event travel and staycations.
Most of all, the hotel hopes to meet the needs of the modern traveler to the Boise area, Santiago said. The rooms are climate-controlled with Verdant thermostats that use heat and motion sensors to adjust temperature upon arrival. Check-in is completely contactless. But if guests have questions or just want to say hello, the office is downstairs.