The Gables, A New Boutique Hotel In Raleigh, Opens Reservations Ahead Of Summer Opening

The Restored 1920s Roadside Retreat from Grammy-Nominated Singer-Songwriter Tift Merritt, Developer Daniel Robinson, & Heyday Studios' Sarah Yarborough Begins Accepting Bookings Starting September 15

RALEIGH, N.C . - The Gables, a restored historic roadside lodge reimagined as an intimate 18-room boutique retreat in Raleigh's Mordecai neighborhood, has officially launched its booking engine ahead of its anticipated opening this summer. Reservations are now available beginning September 15, with earlier availability expected to be announced soon.

Originally dating back to the 1920s, The Gables was once part of the vibrant Route 1 travel corridor connecting New York and Miami. The property stood as the last operating motel along that historic stretch before sitting vacant for nearly a decade. Now, the storied site has been thoughtfully revived by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tift Merritt alongside co-owner; developer Daniel Robinson, known for his work on The Durham Hotel; and Sarah Yarborough of Heyday Studios.

Set along Wake Forest Road, The Gables blends the spirit of a classic roadside lodge with layered interiors, communal gathering spaces, and a distinctly Southern sense of hospitality. Designed as a traveler's retreat since 1928, the property draws inspiration from Merritt's decades spent touring and traveling, creating a refuge intended for artists, wanderers, and visitors seeking warmth, character, and connection.

"We wanted to create a place that feels soulful, welcoming, and deeply rooted in Raleigh," says Merritt. "The Gables is meant to encourage conversation, rest, creativity, and community."

The restoration preserves the scale and personality of the original property while introducing thoughtfully designed guest rooms, gardens, sleeping porches, outdoor gathering spaces, and Alcove, an intimate indoor-outdoor neighborhood bar. Throughout the property, guests will find collaborations with a range of artists, makers, and independent brands including East Fork Pottery, Wonder Valley, Garza Marfa, Volupte Studio, Marfa Brand Soaps, and more.

The project embraces a layered, collected aesthetic shaped by Southern roadside history, European cafés, creative residencies, vintage Americana, and the well-worn ease of life on the road. The Gables' vision centers around creating a sanctuary, a salve, a reprieve, a genuine comfort, while offering travelers and locals alike a gathering place that reflects a more personal and artistic side of Raleigh.

Reservations are now live at https://www.thegablesraleigh.com/ . You can follow @thegablesraleigh on Instagram here .

ABOUT THE GABLES

The Gables is an 18-room boutique retreat located in Raleigh's historic Mordecai neighborhood. Originally established along the historic Route 1 corridor in the 1920s, the restored property has been reimagined by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tift Merritt and developer Daniel Robinson, in partnership with Sarah Yarborough of Heyday Studios, as a soulful gathering place rooted in hospitality, creativity, and community. Featuring thoughtfully designed accommodations, gardens, communal spaces, and neighborhood bar Alcove, The Gables offers a new kind of Southern retreat experience for travelers and locals alike.

ABOUT TIFT MERRITT

Tift Merritt is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter celebrated for her radiant blend of country-soul, Americana, and deeply human storytelling. Since the release of her landmark debut Bramble Rose and acclaimed follow-up Tambourine, Merritt has built a widely respected body of work defined by emotional honesty, literary songwriting, and fearless vulnerability. Beyond music, she has expanded her creative life as a mother, educator, advocate for artists' rights, and community builder in her hometown of Raleigh, NC. Her new album, Sugar, due out June 26 via One Riot Records, marks her first full-length release in nearly a decade - a luminous and deeply personal collection that reaffirms Merritt as one of Americana's most enduring and essential voices.

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