The Gables, an 18-room boutique hotel located in Raleigh’s Mordecai neighborhood, is now open to guests. The property on Wake Forest Road was restored by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tift Merritt, developer Daniel Robinson, and Sarah Yarborough of Heyday Studios.
Originally built in the 1920s along the Route 1 travel corridor, the property operated as a roadside motel before remaining vacant for nearly ten years. Merritt and Robinson acquired the site in 2019 and preserved its original stone structures while transforming the interiors, garage, and surrounding grounds into a lodge retreat.
The renovated hotel features guest rooms, gardens, outdoor communal areas, and Alcove, an all-day café and bar situated inside the original stone garage. The interior design incorporates elements of Southern roadside history and European cafés, featuring custom products and work from makers including Joe Sink Pottery, Wonder Valley, Garza Marfa, Volupte Studio, and Marfa Brand Soaps.
Travelers and guests can reserve accommodations at the property online through thegablesraleigh.com. Management and marketing operations for the boutique hotel are handled by the Durham-based firm Early Bird Night Owl.
Merritt is an Americana singer-songwriter known for albums including Bramble Rose, Tambourine, and Sugar. Robinson previously worked on development projects in the region, including The Durham Hotel.
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