Which came first hotels or motels?

According to Merriam-Webster, the word 'hotel' was coined in 1765 and comes from the French word for an establishment that provides lodging, meals and other services. Merriam-Webster notes that the word 'motel' came about much later (in 1925) and is a blend of the words 'motor' and 'hotel'.



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Hotel and Motel: Origins of the terms The French word hostel, which then became hôtel, was used to identify a noble dwelling. On the other hand, the word Motel comes from American English, meaning a fusion of two words: Motor and Hotel, indicating a functional accommodation dedicated to travellers along their journey.

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The precursor to the modern hotel was the inn of medieval Europe. For a period of about 200 years from the mid-17th century, coaching inns served as a place for lodging for coach travelers. Inns began to cater to wealthier clients in the mid-18th century.

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Motels in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are a good choice because you have the option of self-catering. Often hostels will have shared cooking facilities too. London has cheap rooms to let privately but choose these when you are on the spot and can assess cleanliness, security and personality!

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Facilities & amenities: Motels sometimes don't have the kinds of amenities that you would find in accommodations for longer stays, while hotels often offer fitness centers, laundry rooms, laundry service, or swimming pools. Dining: Most motels don't have a restaurant or bar while many, though not all, hotels do.

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Motels usually offer a basic level of accommodation and simple amenities, as they are designed to meet the needs of people who might only be staying one or two nights. They are often located just off highways and freeways and their room doors typically face the parking lot and are accessed from outside the building.

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Roughly 90 years ago, San Luis Obispo saw the opening of the first motel in the world. The brainchild of Pasadena architect and inventor Arthur S. Heineman, the Milestone Mo-Tel — later renamed the Motel Inn — combined affordability and convenience with all the comforts of home.

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The purpose of these doors is to allow convenience for family or friends sharing two hotel rooms, but the doors also provide security when the rooms are occupied by separate parties, as well as maintaining the fire-resistance of the partition between the rooms.

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Although motels are cheaper than hotels, you may want to spend the extra money and stay at a hotel in certain situations. When you are looking for property amenities and a comfortable vacation, hotels feature more luxurious accommodations, fast WiFi, room service, fitness centers, spas and more.

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Tight supply: Hopper's report points out that right now, there are fewer hotel rooms under construction than there were before the pandemic thanks to lockdowns, supply chain snags and rising interest rates. When demand is high and supply is low, prices tend to rise.

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Some inns are more charming versions of hotels, while others use the word inn simply to make them sound more appealing than a motel. The original meaning of inn was lodging and food for travelers, although today some inns don't have a restaurant or bar attached.

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The term inn historically characterized a rural hotel which provided lodging, food and refreshments, and accommodations for travelers' horses.

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