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He was also known for coming up with the design for the hundreds of Howard Johnson’s motor lodges that once dotted highways across the country.—Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026 The grounds of this onetime Howard Johnson motor lodge have been transformed into a garden of mature palms and olive trees, with outdoor fireplaces.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 Built in 1956 as the Caravan, Chip Conley purchased the Tenderloin motor lodge in 1987, following the advice of concert promoter Bill Graham.—J.k. Dineen, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026 This renovated and hipsterfied motel and motor lodge comes with a hefty dose of nostalgia.—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for motor lodge