La Vista Motel, a 23-room boutique property in Denver, has reopened after a full restoration of the 1956 motor lodge, which is listed on both the City of Denver Historic Register and the National Register of Historic Places. Developer Nathan Beal led the project with a clear mandate: preserve the building’s original character while delivering a contemporary hospitality experience. Each of the 23 guestrooms are appointed with original artwork and vintage-inspired furniture sourced from Denver antique shops and resellers. A rec room reimaginedOne of the more distinctive design moves is Grandma’s Basement, a wood-paneled lounge that channels the aesthetic of a 1960s and ’70s basement rec room. El Piñon, a neighborhood barThe onsite coffee shop and cocktail bar, El Piñon, operates daily and has quickly established itself as a local destination beyond the motel’s guest base.