CultureMap Fort Worth, known for their local lifestyle news, recently featured a photo from my blog (shown here) in their article about Arlington’s new Caravan Court Hotel. Pretty cool!

You can view their article here:

Iconic Arlington motel from the ’60s makes spectacular return
By Teresa Gubbins

Caravan Motor Hotel sign – November 2022

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Caravan

The new Caravan Court Hotel is an exciting development for Arlington, helping link Downtown to the Entertainment District. I’ve been following the construction and look forward to seeing the finished project.

The Caravan Motor Hotel opened at 908 E. Division Street in 1961, the same year Six Flags Over Texas began operations. Indeed, with the motel only a few miles from Six Flags, many travelers choose it for their lodging needs, especially ones on short stays. The motel offered simple amenities by today’s standards but was perfect for couples or families visiting Arlington and wanting to relax. Guests enjoyed the convenience of major attractions, including amusement parks, professional sports, and more, as Arlington, and especially the Entertainment District, emerged and grew.

Despite once being a popular lodging destination, though, the Caravan Motor Hotel recently fell into hard times. The vibrant colors of the motel were faded, the fourth palm tree on the sign was long gone, and the run-down property had become a magnet for unwanted activity.

In June 2024, though, it was announced that the Caravan Motor Hotel would get a second life. A new, luxurious boutique hotel, the Caravan Court Hotel, will soon stand in its place, with throwbacks to the former motor hotel. Developers plan to incorporate architectural and design elements into the new property, including restoration and usage of the iconic sign.

The new Caravan is expected to open in June, just in time to welcome travelers for the World Cup soccer games held in Arlington.

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Blog post by Jason S. Sullivan, 05-20-26