Saturday, October 10, 2015

Bugs Bunny Motel

A West Colfax landmark! They got into a lawsuit with Warner Brothers and had to change the name to the 'Big Bunny Motel' in 1997. Actress Sue Lyon (Lolita) reputedly tried to commit suicide by jumping out the window, but failed miserably, as the motel is only one story.
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  1. UnknownOctober 14, 2022 at 2:20 AM

    Walking west across the parking lot and street (Kendall) in the '70s was the infamous "Freddie's Lounge" - home of some of the best live music in Denver at the time. Great bands like Trixie's "Triple A," the Flyers, Ace Pancakes, Willie Nelson played there also. A legend, now long gone, along with the "Bugs" now "Big Bunny."

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    1. UnknownOctober 14, 2022 at 2:21 AM

      Sue Lyon, from "Lolita" stayed at the Bugs when she was married to a convict in the state prison.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 11, 2024 at 11:46 AM

    I remember the Bugs Bunny motel well! My aunt and uncle owned owned and ran the Bugs Bunny motel in the 50s and 60s. I'm not certain, but they may have been the original owners. My family stayed in the motel during several of our cross country trips in the 60s.

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  3. AnonymousMay 18, 2025 at 3:54 AM

    On holidays from Saskatchewan in 1968 we stayed about 4 days at the Bugs Bunny Motel while exploring local attractions, and it was nice. The owners sent us a Christmas card, something we didn't get from any other place we stayed.

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