Ludlow

There's nothing fancy about the Ludlow Motel, but it's clean, comfortable, and very quiet. Situated in a tiny town in the middle of the Mojave Desert, across the street from a small truck stop (which doubles as the motel office, supplying room keys and ice to guests), this little motel comes with one big advantage: It is right next door to the best coffee shop on Route 66. Don't pass up the chance to get a good night's sleep in the desert and then fuel your body and soul with coffee, pancakes, and the Mojave sun through stained-glass windows in a classic California coffee shop.