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8 Differences between hotels and motels

5/28/2019

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Have ever wondered about the difference between a hotel and motel? We have, too! We did some poking around and found 8 key differences.
  1. Inside/Outside - Motels typically have outside corridors between the rooms and various other places throughout the motel. Hotels on the other hand typically have inside corridors between the rooms and various other parts of the hotel.
  2. Parking – Motels typically have "open" parking meaning that visitors can sometimes park directly in front of their room. Hotels usually have designated parking areas, away from the main building.
  3. Price- Motels generally cost less than hotels. Also, motels often market themselves as having weekly or even monthly rates. Because of the lower rates, some people will use motels as temporary housing.
  4. Call Ahead – Motels do not require a reservation. On the other hand with a hotel, depending what time of year it is, you may have to reserve a room, weeks or even months ahead of time.
  5. Do It Yourself – Motels are usually lacking in amenities. In contrast, hotels tend to offer many amenities. Hotels may offer such things as pools, spas, restaurants or even golf courses. Many hotels will have concierges, to help guest plan outside activities. Some hotels even have doormen and even bellhops to carry guests' luggage to and from their rooms.
  6. Room Count – Hotels generally offer many more rooms than motels. Some hotels may offer guests' a choice of hundreds of rooms available and will even offer their guests' suites, which can give them a little taste of home.
  7. Business is Business - Motels do not tend to cater to business travelers. On the flip-side, a major portion of hotel marketing is designed to attract a business clientele. Because of this, many hotels will offer such things as conference rooms, fax machines, computers and free wi-fi.
  8. To Rest or To Play – "Motel" actually is short-hand for "Motor Hotel". Motels are typically located along major thoroughfares and are designed to provide travelers with a place to get a quick rest before moving on. Hotels are designed around events and destinations. This is why many hotels are located near major attractions, like amusement parks.
6 Comments
Angela Waterford link
7/19/2019 02:13:22 pm

I suppose I should find some motel rooms from a lodging business because they've got outside corridors. If they have open parking spaces, I'll make sure to book a room. Thanks for saying that the price is always more affordable with these services, so I'm sure that I'll enjoy it.

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meadow on the ridge link
11/30/2020 02:01:44 am

It is a great blog post.I am always read your blog helpful and informative tips. I like it thanks for sharing this information with us

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Snow King Retreat link
11/30/2020 02:09:04 am

It is a great blog post.Helpful and informative tips. I like it thanks for sharing this information with us

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Nelson Fogerty link
2/2/2021 11:06:42 am

It's interesting that you mention that motels allow you to park close to your room. I need to take a road trip to see my parents next week, so a motel sounds like a perfect place to stop and sleep on the way. I'm going to look for a good motel along my route that I can use.

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isla john link
4/12/2021 04:56:58 am

I have read your blog its awesome

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Taylor Hicken link
6/1/2021 09:23:26 pm

I appreciated it when you shared that a motel is designed to provide travelers with a place to get a quick rest before moving on with their journey. My friend just mentioned the other day that he is going on a road trip with his family to his hometown and he is planning to find a place to stay since the journey will take around 12 hours. I will suggest to him looking for a reliable motel in the area where he can stay for a night.

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