Inn Hotel
What is the difference between Hotel, Motel, and Inn???
I drove by a motel 6 today and the sign says 77.99 per person. I was wondering what is the difference between the business of Hotel, Motel, and Inn?? I know they all for resting but I am wondering about business wise, what is the difference. Why should I go to Inn instead of a hotel and why hotel to motel, etc. Just a curiosity thats been stuck in mind for a while. Thanks
The main business difference is based on the image they are trying to give you. An Inn is marketing food available and typically has a free breakfast. Inn means the coffee is always on in the lobby and they have some sort of meal room. Some sort of Breakfast is available during certain morning hours and it is all you can eat and included as part of the night's room rental. Inn to me you get an image of a more homey, more affordable, and less snobby and luxury that a big name Hotel might flaunt.
Motel is short for Motor Hotel. They cater, market, and sell to those travelling by vehicle. They sprung up in the 1950's when major interstate highways came of age. This generally means smaller places with convenient parking. Generally you have a door right to your room from the parking lot and don't have to go into a big general lobby. They are usually smaller than a hotel, locate in smaller towns or by major roadways, and not found in the middle of the downtown glamorous district.
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