motel

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Recent Examples of motel All of this, including the Spanish statuary, Moroccan fixtures and Murano glass, is squeezed onto an Orange Avenue lot that once held a 1950s motel. Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 Beginning in mid-December, Kim sought out dates with men, took them to a motel and then gave them the substance, in fear of unwanted physical contact, authorities allege. Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 12 May 2026 Enjoy dessert at the ice cream fountain, then retire to one of the 29 vacation homes and cabins or 10 motel suites for the evening. Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026 The oceanfront pool gets busy by day, and the motel is best known for Lemon Bar, which overlooks the pool and beach and is a favorite among locals. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for motel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motel
Noun
  • Reserve a room at Sikelia, built around a group of typical dammusi, where the mud treatments at the spa alone are worth a stay, and dine at La Nicchia for swordfish with tomatoes, olives, and capers.
    Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
  • The spa The spa and wellness offerings are definitely one of the highlights—and some of the best in Costa Rica.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • The 70-acre resort is an architectural masterpiece, rooted in Vietnamese culture.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
  • Throw it on over your swimsuit for a casual seaside lunch or to head from your hotel room to the pool—the halter neckline and low back are flattering and polished enough to wear at most resorts.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Nicaragua may be one of the world’s hot eco-destinations, but the lodgings were hippie-chic at best—until Mukul opened last year.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2026
  • Upstairs, another bathroom and two main bedrooms provide spacious lodgings for up to nine guests.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Universal design — accommodations first built for one group that end up benefiting everyone — is already all around us.
    Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 May 2026
  • Four-day programs range from $1,111 to $3,195 depending on accommodations and amenities.
    Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • But drivers eager to get to the campground often tow much faster than that.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • That night, the group makes a campground, and the Frasers share what could be their final night together.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Home to a youth hostel and folk museum, Glencoe is mostly a destination for outdoorspeople looking to kayak, mountain climb, go trekking, or pitch tents.
    Timothy Latterner, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
  • The government has arranged accommodation in hotels and youth hostels for the next few weeks, but finding more permanent accommodation for them in a city notorious for its tight housing market will be a challenge.
    Shawna Kwan, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Michigan Lake Shore Resort, Saugatuck Lake Shore's retro vibe is the real deal—Joseph and Anna Milauckas built the place as a motor inn in 1952.
    Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
  • The Fountain Inn first opened in 1959 as what at the time was a luxury motor inn, according to History Colorado.
    Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Other than a rebranding from Goodnight Court to Classic Inn, little has changed over the past eight decades at the tourist court.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
  • No longer a tourist court, the building was reconfigured into a private home.
    Ray Hanley, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025

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“Motel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motel. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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