What is the difference between Hotel, Motel, and Inn???

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I drove by a motel 6 today and the sign says 77.99 per person. I was wondering what is the difference between the business of Hotel, Motel, and Inn?? I know they all for resting but I am wondering about business wise, what is the difference. Why should I go to Inn instead of a hotel and why hotel to motel, etc. Just a curiosity thats been stuck in mind for a while. Thanks

Answer 1

The main business difference is based on the image they are trying to give you. An Inn is marketing food available and typically has a free breakfast. Inn means the coffee is always on in the lobby and they have some sort of meal room. Some sort of Breakfast is available during certain morning hours and it is all you can eat and included as part of the night's room rental. Inn to me you get an image of a more homey, more affordable, and less snobby and luxury that a big name Hotel might flaunt.

Motel is short for Motor Hotel. They cater, market, and sell to those travelling by vehicle. They sprung up in the 1950's when major interstate highways came of age. This generally means smaller places with convenient parking. Generally you have a door right to your room from the parking lot and don't have to go into a big general lobby. They are usually smaller than a hotel, locate in smaller towns or by major roadways, and not found in the middle of the downtown glamorous district.

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What is the difference between Hotel, Motel, and Inn???
I drove by a motel 6 today and the sign says 77.99 per person. I was wondering what is the difference between the business of Hotel, Motel, and Inn?? I know they all for resting but I am wondering about business wise, what is the difference. Why should I go to Inn instead of a hotel and why hotel...

Answer 4

The word hotel is used for accommodations in many price classes and any different locations.
Motels are found near motorways, and basically designed for people traveling by car. They do also come in many different price classes, but not the most expensive.
The places that call themselves Inn are either motels from a chain that thinks it is classier, or they are old fashioned places in the country side.
Again, the name is not conclusive for the price and quality, unless you have one of a chain.

And when one name becomes more common the people in the business will come up with an other, so people think they are better than the other places with the old name, sometimes these names stick and become common too, that happened with motel.

In France you find a lot of Formula places right now, it is the new name for a motel kind of place.

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A motel is a cheap, dingy, out-of-the-way place where people who are stopping in-between places go to stay. Sometimes people use a motel for shady business dealings or sex. A hotel is a place to stay for visitors, people who plan to stay a few days to a week. It's a lot more expensive and it's meant for business people or independent travelers. An inn is a place like a hotel, but it's a lot more personal. It's a place meant for families that include hospitality. They usually provide free meals and have larger family rooms available. A restaurant is just a place where you eat...

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Lodging: A residential accommodation away from home. "Home" is the residence where you keep your belongings, for example your furniture, kitchenware, and valuables. Conversely, lodging is already furnished when you arrive so that you generally only need to bring a suitcase or two of your stuff with you when you move in. College dormitories (i.e. dorms) are considered lodging, unless you don t have any aforementioned "home".

Hotel: An establishment that provides lodging on a short-term basis.

Motel: Short for Motor Hotel. A hotel designed for motorists. Generally, you can drive your car right up to the front doorstep of your room. There are some motels with rooms on two or three floors, and if you are assigned to the second or third floor, the front doorstep of your assigned room is a cantilevered outside walkway instead. Some are privately owned, and some are national or regional chains.

Inn: An establishment that provides both lodging and a restaurant (or bar or cafe). The restaurant/bar/cafe is not restricted to use by hotel guests only. Passer-bys can also use them. These are mostly national chains, though private ones exist too.

Hostel: A hotel that has a shared sleeping area, social area, and bathroom (i.e. you share these areas with other guests). The sleeping area typically consists of bunk beds. Hostels are usually budget-oriented and informal. In the United States, there are no national chains of hostels (at least not that I know of). They are typically privately owned. A hostel is synonymous with a dormitory, the only difference being that a dormitory is not a hotel.

Bed & Breakfast (abbreviated B&B): A small lodging establishment that offers a complimentary breakfast. B&Bs typically have less than ten private rooms available. From my experience, B&Bs are located in someone s private home, operated by the home owner, have only two or three private rooms, and are typically found in rural areas where a hotel is economically unfeasible (though there are a handful of B&Bs in urban areas too). In the United States, there are no national chains of B&Bs (at least that I know of). Like I said, these are typically people s private homes.

Hope this helps. Though as other people have mentioned, there isn t really a fine line between them. Lodging establishments can call themselves whatever they want to. First amendment.

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Basicaly a hotel sounds more formidable, suppose to be more upclass and so more expensive. Some are members of a chain group for awareness and uniformity in services. Motels & Inns generally are the same - something simpler, clean and cheap. I am not aware there is a difference only in the usage and trying to create an image for itself. Inn sounds slightly more decent whilst motel sometimes reflects shadiness in its deal.

Answer 9

A hotel is a classier place. A motel is a family friendly place to relax and not be uptight. And an Inn is nice, relaxing place where you can kick your shoes off and most times breakfast is served and they treat you like family and let you feel like your at home.

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