[Talk-us] motel vs. hotel

[Aaron Forsythe]

>> As I believe the etymology of the word "motel" (circa 1920s) is a contraction
>> of "motor hotel," I believe it is fair to say that a motel is a hotel which
>> caters to motorists.  That is, patrons who arrive in an automobile and wish
>> for it to be immediately accessible, as in parked directly outside the room
>> in the case of a single story facility, or very nearby for multiple story.

Pretty much this.  I would define a motel as a place you would stay at just to
rest and shower while on a long, multiple day, drive.  Like driving from the
East coast to the West coast in USA without extra stops.  Simply a room to stay
in with possible a common area that provides cold breakfast
(cereal/bagels/etc.). 

A hotel would be more somewhere you would stay at for multiple days in a row on
a vacation or business trip.  These usually have extra features (hot
breakfast/pool/room service/etc.).

Aaron Forsythe
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