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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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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.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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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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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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Justin Sneed, a motel maintenance man, confessed to killing Van Treese with a baseball bat in the motel room.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Glossip was ultimately found guilty of ordering the fatal beating of Treese, the owner of an Oklahoma City motel where Glossip was a handyman, per the AP.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Reserve a room at Sikelia, built around a group of typical dammusi, where the mud treatments at the spa alone are worth a stay, and dine at La Nicchia for swordfish with tomatoes, olives, and capers.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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The spa The spa and wellness offerings are definitely one of the highlights—and some of the best in Costa Rica.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Accessibility The property includes ADA accommodations like ramps and elevators.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Additionally, the golf resort boasts two styles of accommodations.—
Megan duBois,
USA Today,
13 May 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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Amid his treatment, Collins spent a romantic vacation at the Sanchaya beach resort in Indonesia.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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The oceanfront resort also features one of the largest spas on the East Coast at more than 70,000 square feet, plus a thermal hydrotherapy circuit and more than 75 weekly fitness classes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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“Motor lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20lodge. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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