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Recent Examples of motor inn
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.
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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
Another solid New Mexico option is Arrive Albuquerque, which opened in 2025 as a 137-room boutique hotel set in a former mid-century motor inn.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Trixie found the motor inn, built in 1953, while scrolling through Zillow, and quickly began renovations in 2020 after purchasing it—a process documented on the show Trixie Motel.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 23 July 2025
Built in 1939, this is a true motor inn, with garages between the rooms for parking your car.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 19 July 2024
It’s partly set in 1955 in a fictional Southwest town, a lonely four corners with a diner, gas station and motor inn.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 15 June 2023
And there’s no better way to do so than visiting some of California’s classic motor inns.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 22 May 2023
The property sits on 2.8 acres of land and was previously a 1950s-era motor inn.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2022
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
Another solid New Mexico option is Arrive Albuquerque, which opened in 2025 as a 137-room boutique hotel set in a former mid-century motor inn.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Trixie found the motor inn, built in 1953, while scrolling through Zillow, and quickly began renovations in 2020 after purchasing it—a process documented on the show Trixie Motel.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 23 July 2025
Built in 1939, this is a true motor inn, with garages between the rooms for parking your car.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 19 July 2024
It’s partly set in 1955 in a fictional Southwest town, a lonely four corners with a diner, gas station and motor inn.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 15 June 2023
And there’s no better way to do so than visiting some of California’s classic motor inns.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 22 May 2023
The property sits on 2.8 acres of land and was previously a 1950s-era motor inn.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motor inn
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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
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No longer a tourist court, the building was reconfigured into a private home.—
Ray Hanley,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
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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
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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
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The pair first made their mark by transforming a 1953 motor lodge along the Pacific Coast Highway, reopening it as the Surfrider Hotel in 2017.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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Does appreciating art in a 1950s-style motor lodge sound more your speed?—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Justin Sneed, a motel maintenance man, confessed to killing Van Treese with a baseball bat in the motel room.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Glossip was ultimately found guilty of ordering the fatal beating of Treese, the owner of an Oklahoma City motel where Glossip was a handyman, per the AP.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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There’s also a full spa in the Borgata Tower, a retail corridor with more boutiques and a range of dining options—from quick food court stops to full sit-down restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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While guests of the hotel will get items from the spa to use in their rooms, Drift Spa will be open for business to all.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The 70-acre resort is an architectural masterpiece, rooted in Vietnamese culture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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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
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It’s not calculated to put anxious writers’ minds at rest—most of us already live in fear that our flimsy characters will be exposed through our work.—
David O’Neill,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Instead of eating it immediately after preparing it, letting bean salad rest in the refrigerator allows the flavors to deepen and develop.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
19 May 2026
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Universal design — accommodations first built for one group that end up benefiting everyone — is already all around us.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Four-day programs range from $1,111 to $3,195 depending on accommodations and amenities.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Motor inn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20inn. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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