Difference Between Hotel and Motel

Definition of the term Hotel

A Hotel or Inn may be defined as an establishment whose primary business is providing lodging facilities for the general public, and which furnishes one or more of the following services :

1. Food and beverage service
2. Room attendant ( House keeping ) service
3. Concierge
4. Laundry or dry cleaning service
5. Use of furniture or fixtures
6. Bell and Door attendant service
7. Conference and Banqueting
8. Business center etc.

According to the category of the hotel they provide different level of personalized service .

Definition of the term Motel

The term motel is a contraction of motor hotel. It is a lodging facility that caters primarily to guests arriving by automobiles. Early motels often provide parking spaces near guestrooms, but that has changed in recent years as motel owners and franchisers have become more aware of guest security

Motels may be located in any setting, but are usually found in suburban or roadside areas . They became especially successful in the 1950's and 1960's with the development of the inter-state highway system in the US . Many motels are two-story or low-rise building located near major highways. Pool areas with shrubbery, trees, and children's playground etc.

By the way the term Hotel is used as a general term for motels, hotels, inns suite hotels, conference centers and other lodging properties .