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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
Book a room at either Arrive Albuquerque, a motor inn reimagined as a boutique hotel, or El Vado Motel, a white adobe property that was restored and reopened in 2018.
—Matt Kirouac, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 2026
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
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
Book a room at either Arrive Albuquerque, a motor inn reimagined as a boutique hotel, or El Vado Motel, a white adobe property that was restored and reopened in 2018.
—Matt Kirouac, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motor inn
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Suddenly, Floyd — an American Sign Language interpreter — sees through the window a young man meandering toward the motel’s pool, on the verge of falling in.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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While Paula is inside the motel and horrors begin unfolding, Geri and Rudy chat about their respective futures.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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Additional amenities include a spa, fitness center, kids’ club, and flexible event spaces, making the resort an ideal destination for a stylish and immersive island escape.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Cable car rides, riverside strolls, and wildlife sightings add to the experience, while hearty Alpine meals and spa treatments ensure you’re rested, relaxed, and refueled for the next adventure.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Buffalo Bill’s, the largest of the three resorts, closed 24-7 operations in July 2025, after Whiskey Pete’s, the original casino, shuttered in December 2024.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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With perks like outdoor pools, private beach access, movies under the stars, and special programming for kids and teens, the top Florida beach resorts go above and beyond to ensure a perfect family vacation.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Andersen didn’t dress in Game 4 and was listed as a healthy scratch; Brind’Amour said after the game that Andersen, who’d played every minute of the postseason until Game 3, needed a rest.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Valkyries signed the 6-foot-4, former Stanford standout to a rest-of-season contract on Sunday, also waiving forward Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda in a corresponding move.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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The larger accommodations have a gorgeous living room sandwiched between two bedrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The company expects to benefit from families and groups looking for larger accommodations or lower per-person costs.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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“Motor inn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20inn. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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