The Basics: Kates Lazy Meadow, a motel in the Catskill Mountains in New York co-owned by Kate Pierson of the B-52s, opened in 2004 during the height of the boutique hotel trend those minimal snob zones of chilly, indistinguishable rooms. The Lazy Meadow couldnt be more different its groovy suites are decorated with orange tiki heads, troll statues, cowgirls and plastic butterflies, along with atomic-age furniture. Whats more, if youre someone who spent your teenage years blasting B-52s albums like Whammy! on your Walkman, this place is a dream come true.

The Location: A former summer motel on 9 acres, Lazy Meadow rests on a flat stretch of Route 28, in a postcard-worthy valley 12 miles from Woodstock, N.Y. Pierson and the co-owner, Monica Coleman, spent two years gutting and renovating the property and, along with the nine rooms, added five vintage Airstream trailers, behind the motel next to Esopus Creek.

The Rooms: The wacky but tidy rooms were decorated by Pierson, whose orange-hair likeness could be found on no-smoking signs (Dont stink up my Love Shack!). I stayed in room No. 4, the Psychedelic Gnome room, which had a large photomural wallpaper of an autumnal forest, with butterflies and gnomes added for extra flair. The bed was big and comfortable, the sheets were flannel, and I was lulled to sleep by the sound of cars passing on Route 28.

Bathrooms: The bathroom was small but orderly with orange towels and good water pressure. Pierson sometimes snags toiletries from hotels while on tour, but my bathroom had the officially stocked Razz My Berries shampoo and conditioner.

The Scene: Things were fairly quiet in late April, but its easy to imagine this place hopping in the summer with aging hipsters looking for fun and an excuse to play Rock Lobster. The motel says it usually fills up every weekend between now and New Years, and suggests reserving six weeks in advance for any weekend.

Amenities: Cell phones dont work there, but each room has Wi-Fi and a land line. Theres also cable television, and an in-room DVD and VHS library of campy classics. My movie library included the 1985 action flick Gymkata, about a hunky, deadly martial artist-gymnast, and the 1983 made-for-TV shocker The Day After. If you need high-end pampering, go to the nearby Emerson Resort and Spa for a massage or salt scrub.

Room Service: No room service, but theres a kitchenette in every unit but two. Youll also find colorful, Velveeta-worthy flatware and, perhaps, treats left behind, like a jar of Bac-Os. Theres a fruit and vegetable stand across the street that runs on the honor system, and a grocery and liquor store in nearby Boiceville. For fine dining, Woodstock is not far, but youll be inspired to stay in and make margaritas.

Bottom Line: A celebration of anything brightly colored and inherently tacky like the

B-52s themselves. The only thing in bad taste is taking yourself seriously. Rooms from $150, with a two-night minimum on weekends. Kates Lazy Meadow, 5191 Route 28, Mount Tremper, N.Y.; 845-688-7200;

www.lazymeadow.com.