Etymology. The word hotel is derived from the French hôtel (coming from the same origin as hospital), which referred to a French version of a building seeing frequent visitors, and providing care, rather than a place offering accommodation.
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The word hotel is derived from the French word meaning “inn,” and that, in turn, comes from the Latin hospes, meaning “guest.” Motel is simply a contraction of the words motor and hotel. The term came into common use in the 1920s, indicating an establishment that provided parking for cars as well as food and lodging.
1640s, public official residence; large private residence, from French hôtel a mansion, palace, large house, from Old French ostel, hostel a lodging (see hostel). Modern sense of an inn of the better sort is first recorded 1765. The same word as hospital.
The English words hospital, hostel, hotel, and hospice are all etymologically related to the Latin noun hospes—a word having the diametric meanings a guest or visitor and one who provides lodging or entertainment for a guest or visitor. (Host meaning one who entertains guests is also related.)
Size: Motels are smaller than hotels. Service: Motels offer fewer services than hotels. Facilities: Motels have fewer facilities than hotels. Location: Motels are located near motorways while hotels have more central locations in cities.
The motel was different from the hotel, as the latter was designed to host guests who needed to be accommodated for several days, or even weeks. Motels, on the other hand, catered to those who were still traveling to their destination or who were headed back home.
Around the late 19th, early 20th centuries, many celebrities and very rich people seemed to live in hotels permanently, rather than have their own homes.
Saloons are often considered synonymous with hotels, and indeed are a notorious part of the Wild West myth, but not all saloons accepted overnight visitors, especially since many were run by just a single proprietor who could not manage more than a few clients and customers at a single time.
A motel is typically cheaper than a hotel because it offers fewer amenities and services. Motels are usually smaller, more basic accommodations that don't have the same level of luxury as hotels. They often lack features such as room service, concierge services, or on-site restaurants and bars.
There are pros and cons to living at a hotel, but it is possible, in some cases, to live at a hotel indefinitely. It's important to consider regulations and limitations set by the hotel, as well as laws or rules established by the country, state, or region that may limit the time you can live in a hotel.