motel

a motor hotel

The word motel originates from the Motel Inn of San Luis Obispo, constructed in 1925 by Arthur Heinman. Entering dictionarydictionaries after World War II, the motel (aka the MOtor hoTEL) referred initially to a single building of connected rooms whose doors face a parking lot and/or common area, and their creation wasdriven by increased driving distances on the United States highway system that allowed easy cross-country travel.Unlike their predecessors, auto campauto camps and tourist courts, motels quickly adopted a homogenized appearance. Typically one would find an 'I' or 'L' or 'U' shaped structure that included rooms, an attached manager's office, and perhaps a small diner. Even so, postwar motels often featured eye-catching neon signs which employed pop culture themes that ranged from Western imagery of cowboys and Native Americans in the United StatesIndians to contemporary images of spaceships and atomic symbols. The motel began in the 1920s as small businessmom-and-pop motor courts on the outskirts of a town. They attracted the first road warriors as they crossed the U.S. in their new automobiles. They usually had a grouping of small cabins and their anonymity made them ideal trysting places (or the "hot trade" in industry lingo). Even the famous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde were frequent guests, using motels as hideouts. The motels' potential for breeding lust and larceny alarmed then FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover, who attacked motels and auto camps in an article he penned called "Camps of Crime", which ran in the February 1940 issue of American Magazine.Motels differed from hotels in their emphasis on largely anonymous interactions between owners and occupants, their location along highways (as opposed to Urbanizationurban cores), and their orientation to the outside (in contrast to hotels whose doors typically face an interior hallway). With the 1952 introduction of Kemmons Wilson's Holiday Inn, the 'mom and pop' motels of that era went into decline. Eventually, the emergence of the interstate highway system, along with other factors, led to a blurring of the motel and the hotel. Today, family owned motels with as few as five rooms may still be found along older highways. The quality and standards of every independent motel differ so it is always wise to cruise around for good motel before settling in a room.In seedy areas, motels also tend to be located near strip clubs. These motels sometimes charge an "hourly" rate instead of a "nightly" rate. Motels with low rates sometimes serve as housing for people who are not able to afford an apartment.The largest budget motel chain is Motel 6.

See also -

Days Inn

Super 8

List of types of lodging

External links -

motelamericana.com - Motel Americana - a page devoted to history, narratives, and design of postwar motels

tucsonweekly.com - "Motel Memories" - from the Oct. 9 - Oct. 15, 1997 issue of ''Tucson Weekly''

bobjagendorf.smugmug.com - Motel Signs - A collection of motel signs from around the US

news.bbc.co.uk - "America's Patel Motels"Category:Hotel !typesfa:راه& #1587;راpl:Motelde :Motelzh:汽車旅館

Hotels in Krakow
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Bakersfield Blood Cleanup Services
Cleans Bakersfield and surrounding area's homicide, suicide, unattended death, and more biohazards.
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The Cottage House Hotel
A completely restored prairie Victorian hotel serving travelers for over a century. Modern comforts in nostalgic surroundings!
http://www.cottagehousehotel.com/

The Laughing Lizard Inn and Cafe
Located only an hour and a half drive from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, in the stunningly beautiful Jemez mountains, The Laughing Lizard Inn and Cafe is the perfect weekend get-away spot and a favorite hangout of local residents.
http://www.thelaughinglizard.com/

Caley Hall Hotel
40 bedroom hotel in Old Hunstanton. Close to beach and golf club. All rooms are en-suite, and most are on the ground floor.
http://www.caleyhallhotel.com/

MORGAN STATE HOUSE - a Luxury Inn located in Albany, NY USA
Enjoy a romantic Morgan State House Bed & Breakfast get-a-way. The Morgan State House. Albany's premier Hotel, Bed & Breakfast. We offer deluxe rooms, with private baths, modem connections which can accommodate everything from romance to business travel. Call toll free 1-888-427-6063 for your next reservation.
http://www.statehouse.com/

Executive condo in Saint Sauveur weekly or daily rental
Brand new executive condo available for daily or weekly rental in the village of Saint Sauveur. Quality furnishings and accessories. Heated outdoor pool. Walking distance to all amenities.
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FOUR SEASONS MOTEL
Four Seasons Motel is owned and operated by the Cox family since 1968. We are proud of our family business. When you stay with us, you'll see the American pride that shines from our housekeepers to our front office staff. Our property has Suites, Kings, Queens, and Standard Rooms. Each room has Hi-Speed internet, refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker as well as the expected amenities that business or pleasure travelers would expect in today's traveling. We have CNN, ESPN, HBO, and 60 additional TV stations. Our front lobby has a computer and printer for you to check your email or send email. Outdoor grills are on site. The Breakfast Bar has fresh baked muffins like Grandma use to make, breads, toast, fruit, cereal, milk, juice, and coffee. We offer RV parking with complete full hookup. The outdoor pool is open May thru September. A 24 hour workout gym is available. Meeting Rooms are available for groups up to 60 people. We offer short term or long term rental. We have efficiencies, apartments, duplexes, and homes to rent off site. General Electric, BWXT, CountryMark, Southwind Maritime Center, ADM Milling, GAF, WSI, and John T. Meyers Dam are near our property.
http://www.fourseasons-motel-indiana.com

Seagate Motel
25 ground level rooms each with a small refridgerator, in room coffee, cable, Ac/heat, wireless access, heated outdoor pool, and a complimentary continental breakfast. A short walk to town where you will enjoy Boothbay Harbor, boat trips, sea kayaking, great restaurants, gallerys, shops plus much more.
http://www.seagatemotel.com/

Biohazard Business for Professional Cleaning - California
When death and traumatic injuries arise, few people are prepared to clean the aftermath of such horrific events.
http://www.bio-hazard.biz/

Lodgings in Rome Italy
Italy Rome downtown only near underground residence, bed and breakfast, rooms, apartment, sleeps quiet, seasonal rates with private bath safe box colour TV with cooking facilities transfer service available discounts for long term www.alloggiobb.com
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Adams Super 8 Motel
Exceptionally clean and friendly service, 37 room Super 8 Motel located in Adams Friendship Wisconsin .
http://www.tmwg.com/adams/

Chambre de Commerce et de Tourisme de Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard
Chamber of Commerce of the town of Saint Adolphe d'Howard in the Laurentian region, one hour north of Montreal.
http://www.st-adolphe.com/

The Bentley Inn Bed and Breakfast
The Bentley Inn is an 1886 Victorian Mansion located just 3 houses from the ocean in the historic town of Bay Head. Features 19 guest rooms with TV/VCR, A/C, full-serve multiple choice breakfast, private off-street parking, complete beach gear, bicycles, 125’ wrap-around covered porch, large living room, dining room and sunlit solarium. Small weddings, receptions, showers, business meetings (up to 45 people). Business travelers welcome (free wireless internet). Located approximately 60 miles from New York City and Philadelphia
http://www.bentleyinn.com/

St Simons Island Life
Info on vacationing in the Golden Isles of Georgia
http://www.ssilife.com/

Biohazard Services
Cleans biohazard scenes resulting from unattended deaths, homicides, suicides, traumatic injuries, and more.
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Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Jemez Springs, New Mexico is a perfect weekend get-away from Albuquerque and Santa Fe. It features natural mineral hot springs, great fishing spots, and endless hiking trails. A place of great natural beauty and rich history. Over 3 million visitors a year pass through this unique scenic by-way.
http://www.jemezsprings.org

Hotel Mesón de Don Quijote
Your place to take a rest in the D. Quixote environment. Relax, Fight against windmills, enjoy, ... like D. Quixote.
http://www.mesondonquijote.com/

Motel 6
Has over 800 locations in the United States.
http://www.motel6.com/

San José State University
Public university in downtown San Jose, part of CSU system
http://www.sjsu.edu/

SpamMotel
Offering anti-spam program and disposable email addresses.
http://www.spammotel.com/

AmericInn
Includes directory, locator maps, photos, and details of hotel reservation.
http://www.americinn.com/