The El Trovatore Motel was named for the 19th century Italian opera, yet it has sat out of the lime light now for some time. This location was an unincorporated city on the crest of the Hualapai Valley. Views of the Hualapai Mountains and desert valley still enlighten on-lookers of the vision behind its inception. But time has taken its tole on the historic motor-court-style inn.
After some 50+ years backstage, the little place is getting a much needed new skin. Owner Sam Frisher and his muralist are transforming each building with fresh, vibrant Route 66 colors!The Muralist has almost completed painting a ribbon of the road along the front wing. A '50's Sante Fe train comes tolling into the courtyard in the view. The pink Route 66 sign at the base of the tower is becoming a Kingman signature.
El Trovatore's history is tied to Las Vegas. In celebration, the owner has plans to package overnights with a Kingman Route 66 stay one night, and a Las Vegas City of Lights stay the second. Here too, can the motel's first mural (with Elvis) be seen.
Stay tuned for updates!
Stay tuned for updates!
