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"A famously idiosyncratic hotel known for its over-the-top themed decor and memorable culinary treats—don’t miss the signature pink champagne cake—making it a playful and iconic lodging stop on the Central Coast." - Cu Fleshman
"A singularly whimsical, large‑scale hotel known for indulgent touches and memorable experiences; guests often pair spa treatments with a slice of the property's legendary Pink Champagne Cake from the on‑site bakery." - AFAR
"Referred to as "the grande dame of kitsch California roadside hotels," this property is linked to iconic retro-medieval glassware: Mosser Glass is credited with the hotel's signature goblets and bathing beauty dish, items suggested here as playful, kitschy serving vessels for aperitivo snacks and dips." - Francky Knapp
"There’s a decent chance that Madonna Inn is the sole reason you’re even coming to SLO. But in case it’s not, know that spending an evening inside this iconic roadside hotel is a required human experience. If we could give you some guidance on how to spend a night here, it would be to skip the food entirely and go straight for their famous, all-pink Silver Bar (which has been pink since long before pink became a thing). From there, proceed to drink martinis, get involved in a tango competition with a retired art teacher named Ellen, and stumble back to your room wondering if you’ve slipped into another dimension or if your bed is actually a covered wagon." - brant cox
"A central California north-coast route that delivers picturesque shoreline views and rugged coastal charm; identified among the top five most distracting roadways in the study because its scenic coastal panoramas invite drivers to slow down, photograph, and take breaks." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

