Synonyms for

Motel

Verb / məʊˈtel / Another word for motel — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A motel is a place where people can stay overnight, usually while traveling.

Synonyms & similar words

inn hotel lodge guesthouse hostel resort spa oasis retreat lodging accommodation stopover

Synonyms by register

Formal

motor hotel roadside hotel

Informal

motor lodge road stop sleep stop

Antonyms

hotel inn hostel lodging residence dwelling habitation

Common collocations

  • stay at a motel
  • cheap motel
  • seedy motel
  • motel room
  • motel owner
  • motel chain
  • motel parking

Word family

noun motel

Usage note

A motel is a hotel designed for motorists, typically with rooms arranged in low buildings with parking directly outside. It is a portmanteau of 'motor' and 'hotel'.

Example sentences

  1. The family stayed at a motel on their way to Disneyland.
  2. We had to find a motel to stay in for the night.
  3. The motel was clean and comfortable.
  4. The motel offered free breakfast in the morning.
  5. The motel had a pool and a hot tub.

Quotes

  • I've stayed in some motels that were so seedy, I think you would have been better off just camping out in the parking lot.
  • I can't remember the last time I stayed at a motel. Probably when I was a kid.
  • I've stayed in some motels where I felt like I needed a shower before I even got in the bed.

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