motor lodge

noun

Definition of motor lodgenext
as in motor court

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Recent Examples of motor lodge Some of the old motor lodges and neon signs along what is now Central Avenue have been restored. — Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026 First, at Glen Oaks Big Sur, a historic property that began as a 1950s motor lodge and has evolved into a rustic-modern retreat. — Alexandra Genova, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 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 See All Example Sentences for motor lodge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motor lodge
  1. motor inn
  2. tourist court
  3. youth hostel
  4. motel
  5. spa
  6. accommodations
  7. apartment hotel
  8. resort
Noun
  • In the not-too-distant past, the building at the west end of Hart Lane was a former mid-century motor inn that had seen its best days.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Penny Lane The Lark Hotel Group has taken over a former motor inn that had seen better days.
    — Nancy Kane, Curbed, 25 June 2026
Definition of motor inn
Noun
  • 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
  • No longer a tourist court, the building was reconfigured into a private home.
    — Ray Hanley, Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
Definition of tourist court
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of youth hostel
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  • The motel has had multiple building code violations and health code violations, according to city data.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • Authorities are investigating a fire outside a Wilmington motel Friday night that may have been ignited by fireworks.
    — Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of motel
Noun
  • From adults-only pools to tranquil spas, these luxury resorts offer relaxing escapes tailored to travelers over 50.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • For a spa-like experience underfoot, consider a bath mat crafted from natural hinoki.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2026
Definition of spa
Noun
  • The fare includes accommodations, many meals on board, drinks like regular coffee and lemonade, entertainment and more.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The hotel falsely advertised accommodations with two queen beds and then gave you a room with smaller beds and alarming, unsanitary conditions, including suspicious red splatters.
    — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Definition of accommodations
Noun
  • The largest resort in the Ampezzo Valley, the Savoia also offers the Radisson Residences Savoia Palace, an apartment hotel suited to longer stays.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Upon arriving in Chicago, Jiménez and his family moved into an apartment hotel at LaSalle and Superior streets.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Definition of apartment hotel
Noun
  • Accommodations vary from the historic Granada Hotel to luxury resorts.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • That said, Wildflower Farms is bookable on Amex Travel for platinum card holders, with complimentary daily breakfast and a $100 resort credit.
    — Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of resort

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