08/16/2023
"🎉 Exciting News!! Welcome to the new owners of Royal Rest Motel, Kelly and Shannon Busker!! ✨🏨We're thrilled to have you as the new owners and can feel your passion and dedication to hospitality, which will make a huge impact on Royal Rest! Here's to elevating the motel experience and making every guest feel like royalty. 👑
Kelly and Shannon began their story in hospitality in 2013 with the purchase of The Square View Inn, a historic building on the square in Unionville, Missouri, with furnished apartments that are outfitted for nightly rental. Then, in 2017, they added The Alamo Inn, an existing motel in Unionville that had been vacant for a few years. Interestingly, The Alamo Inn was originally built and operated by Shannon’s grandparents in 1973. Both properties were extensively remodeled. In 2021, the family added the Nodyroc (soon to be The Prairie Trails Inn) in Corydon, IA. Their son, Cooper joined the family business and manages that site. This property has also been in a multiple-phase remodel project with all, but 7 rooms completely remodeled as of August 2023. The newest addition to the Busker Hospitality ownership is the Royal Rest in Chariton, IA. This property will also experience a major “makeover” in the future. 🔨
The Busker family is striving to change the expectation for lodging in rural communities. “We expect and love to hear our customers talk about how pleasantly surprised they are as they enter the properties and the rooms,” said Kelly Busker. “They aren’t expecting to see higher-end furnishings and 50” TVs with a comfortable bed, pillows, and luxurious towels, but that is what we provide and we do it at an affordable price.” 💵
All remodel projects include new electricity, plumbing, and added sound absorption along with all new furnishings for each room. They also provide a remote check-in system that allows you to get into your rooms immediately upon arrival. Kelly has 20 years in corporate management and Shannon works in the commercial Interior Design Industry. Together, they are putting together an efficient, affordable, aesthetically pleasing, clean, high-quality model for rural Midwest lodging.
Kelly, Shannon, and motel Manager, Adrian, are bringing their experience and energy to Chariton to give the motel a fresh new start!! Cheers to new beginnings! 👑🌟
