motel

Example Sentences

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During the short trip, he counted 25 motels with brands such as Red Roof Inn and Motel 6 and decided China was ready for a budget lodging behemoth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

He was with his mentor at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, when King was assassinated.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

She went on to land roles in M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender in 2010 and starred as Norman Bates's love interest in the 2013 series, Bates Motel.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

The 1905 home that formerly served as the centerpiece of the Hollywood Center Motel was originally the home of William and Sarah Avery, who affectionately referred to it as “El Nido,” meaning the nest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

Instead of resting, I spend the morning working on my letter, on Lighthouse Motel stationery I found tucked in the drawer of the nightstand.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy