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First, at Glen Oaks Big Sur, a historic property that began as a 1950s motor lodge and has evolved into a rustic-modern retreat.
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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
This erstwhile motor lodge that glowed up to become one of the most historically hip boutique hotels in Atlanta is an unmistakable landmark in Poncey-Highland.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
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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
This erstwhile motor lodge that glowed up to become one of the most historically hip boutique hotels in Atlanta is an unmistakable landmark in Poncey-Highland.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motor lodge
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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
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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
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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
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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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Desai, whose family owns a motel near the future Knight Riders stadium, said he was thrilled to hear about a world-class cricket venue almost in his backyard.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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In one case outlined by prosecutors, two men allegedly killed a victim at an Anaheim motel in 2025 in an effort to gain status within the gang.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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At the spa, indulge in a Biologique Recherche facial or a jade stone therapy massage topped with red-light therapy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fans of spa manager Belinda can book a treatment at the real-life setting of her wellness spa at Anantara Mai Khao Phuket.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Nearby rental and hotel accommodations notably surge during Coachella’s two weekends, with the average Indio Airbnb asking for $1,200 a night — a 109% premium — during Coachella Weekend 2.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Flockhill, a working sheep station in New Zealand with top-notch food and accommodations, says guests rank its farm tours, which include shadowing the shepherds and viewing lambing and shearing, as the highlight of their stay.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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Sarah Ferguson has been spotted for the first time in seven months hiding out at a luxe Austrian ski resort.—
Janelle Ash , Ashley Papa , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The area may be a little harder to get to than some destinations — many resorts are a 60- or 90-minute drive from Manzanillo airport, while private aircraft can fly into Costalegre COJ Airport.—
Carole Dixon,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Motor lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20lodge. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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