TwentyOne38 Studios

Vintage Motel Studio with Retro Americana Vibes

1/14
11 people
1 hrs min
1027 sqft

About TwentyOne38 Studios

Individual scene bookings are limited to 2 hours maximum. For longer sessions or multiple scenes, book our full 8-in-1 studio with no time limit. For podcasts, we strongly recommend renting the full studio. Without a full studio booking, your session MAY overlap with other customers using the space, which can affect audio quality and overall experience. A full studio rental guarantees private, uninterrupted time for your recording. Route 66 Room is a cinematic, retro‑motel inspired scene built for storytelling. Warm wood paneling, vintage furniture, soft lamplight, and rich color tones make it feel like a frame pulled from your favorite road‑trip film. This set shines when you want nostalgia, Americana, or liminal in‑between vibes. Use it for narrative work, moody portraits, editorial fashion, or brand campaigns that need a story baked into the environment. Every Route 66 Room booking includes access to our Lux Lobby for check‑in, glam, and client seating, plus a standard paper backdrop bay with 5 colors (Black, White, Grey, Red, Blue) for classic studio portraits, and shared amenities (restroom, changing area, and light kitchen access). The Route 66 Room scene is approximately 12' (W) x 10' (H) x 7' (D)—a cozy footprint that feels like a real motel room but still supports 1–5 people on set at a time, with space to hide lights and stands just off camera, and capacity for up to 11 guests in the studio overall. We also have 7 other styled scenes in this studio—our entire 8‑in‑1 space is available to book for full content days; message us for additional details. Perfect for… 💍 Wedding planners – elopement, just us story sessions, day‑after road‑trip content
 🎉 Social planners – retro‑themed birthdays, couples’ shoots, and anniversaries 🎬 Narrative filmmakers – road‑trip scenes, motel conversations, liminal story beats
 🎵 Music video directors – story‑driven visuals, performance + narrative cross‑cuts
 📺 Commercial directors – nostalgia‑driven campaigns 📸 Portrait/fine‑art photographers – cinematic character portraits
 👗 Fashion photographers – vintage, Western, or Americana‑inspired editorials
 🚀 Brand photographers – heritage, denim, leather, or Americana brands 📚 Authors & publishers – moody cover art and promotional imagery
 🎙️ Podcasters/YouTubers – crime, storytelling, or late‑night chat visuals 🎭 Actors – cinematic headshots and character portfolios
 🎮 Indie game studios & board‑game brands – narrative promo images
 🏍️ Car & motorcycle clubs/brands – end of the road storytelling shots

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Features

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Restrooms

Dressing Room

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Location

Operating Hours

Monday
6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Tuesday
6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Wednesday
6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Thursday
6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Friday
6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Saturday
6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Sunday
6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Health and Safety Measures

We provide basic cleaning between all bookings, including 🔹 Sweeping/vacuuming floors
 🔹 Wiping down surfaces and countertops
 🔹 Emptying trash
 🔹 Resetting furniture and props to their original positions
 🔹 General tidying of the scene spaces and common areas The studio will be clean and ready for your session when you arrive. If your booking involves excessive mess, spills, staining, or requires deep cleaning beyond standard turnover, additional cleaning fees may apply. Please remove all personal items and equipment by the end of your booking time.

Cancellation Policy

Flexible

Guests may cancel their Booking until 7 days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between 7 days and 24 hours before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Booking cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn more
All Bookings are subject to Peerspace’s Grace Period policy which provides a full refund for Bookings cancelled within 24 hours from receipt of a Booking Confirmation but no later than 48 hours prior to the Event start time.
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