Motels, Summit County, ColoradoOriginally, the two words "motor" and "hotel" were combined to describe nightly accommodations that offered limited service yet affordable nightly rates. |
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MotelsThese accommodations provide no frills, but are serviceable and clean. The term “motel” is derived from the term "motor hotel," which originally meant that the hotel provided parking. The term motel today is generally used for a "limited service" property where you can park in front of the room that you stay in. Motels are usually less expensive than hotels because they provide limited amenities. |
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