The Chelsea Motor Inn, a small motel on Route 66 in Chelsea, Okla., that had been closed for two years, acquired new owners in March who reopened it and are enthusiastic about the Mother Road.
Frank and Trudy Jugler, formerly of Edmond, saw the lodging complex for sale during a family reunion about a year ago. The Chelsea Motor Inn is the only motel on Route 66 between Vinita and Claremore.
The Juglers told me on the phone that they intended to remodel the six rooms of the motel into theme rooms, including Route 66. They’ve been busy enough with the business this summer that they’ve been unable to do so.
Also, they intend to convert the 1890s house that’s on the premises into a bed-and-breakfast. They eventually will set up an Internet site for the business.
The Juglers also have a pet buffalo in a three-acre parcel behind the complex, named Chelsea.
Room rates are $35 to $40 a night at the motel. Its phone number is 918-789-3437.
Always glad to hear of a Rt 66 place reopening, especially after being closed. The Jugler’s seem to have good plans for it and the buffalo will be a nice draw. “See the buffalo and get a good night’s sleep.” I also like the prices of rooms.