2007-03-09 13:34:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Honolulu
The idea man was correct. Motel used to be Motor Hotel, and it was shortened to Motel. Hotels are more for pampering and catering to you. Motel i just to get some rest, and go on your way. From back in the olden days. But we use them more today like a hotel because they are cheaper, and when we are on vacation, we barely stay at the hotel anyway, so why spend the money. (Unless you have money like that.) Hope you understand now!
2007-03-09 14:35:34 · answer #1 · answered by besitos2610 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing to do with hos. Hostel-a supervised inexpensive lodging for travelers; an inn. The 's' was dropped for the American spelling. So hotel for longer stays. A motel is a motor inn for short stays while traveling.
2007-03-09 13:51:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hotels have rooms entered from inside the building. Motels have rooms entered from outside the building.
2007-03-09 13:43:30 · answer #3 · answered by DisIllusioned 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it should be fairly obvious for the Hilton Ho tels, right?
2007-03-09 13:37:44 · answer #4 · answered by psyduck702 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hotel
ETYMOLOGY:
French hôtel, from Old French hostel, hostel
Motel
ETYMOLOGY:
Blend of motor , and hotel
2007-03-09 13:46:51 · answer #5 · answered by S. B. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hotels are more expensive and better than motels.
2007-03-12 05:54:42 · answer #6 · answered by Lily 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋