The Somerset House Motel stood as one of Las Vegas's classic roadside establishments during the city's mid-century boom years of the 1950s and 1960s. Located along the bustling strips that welcomed travelers to the desert oasis, this family-owned motel represented the era when Las Vegas was transforming from a small railroad town into the entertainment capital of the world. The Somerset House offered weary travelers a comfortable respite complete with the quintessential amenities of the time, including those iconic neon signs that would become synonymous with Vegas hospitality. During this golden age of American road trips and the rise of automobile tourism, motels like the Somerset House served as gateways to the glittering promise of the Las Vegas Strip. Part of our Vintage Las Vegas collection, celebrating the defunct golden era venues of yesteryear.