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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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Sam Pollard directed the film, which explores the remarkable owners of that motel, Walter and Loree Bailey.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Police soon arrived at the motel where Vicky and Casey were staying, and the two fled in a gray Cadillac.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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The spa The fitness club, spa, and pool are the defining features of La Fondation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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The lower deck, in turn, houses the crew accommodation, engine room, tender garage, spa, and other service spaces, ensuring that everyday operations don’t interfere with the guest experience.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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These accommodations are suitable for single travelers or couples, as the space has a single king-sized bed and doesn’t have a sofa or other furniture that can accommodate a sleeping guest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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No one was injured, but some University of Kansas students have been given temporary housing accommodations after Stephenson Scholarship Hall sustained major storm damage early Monday morning, KU confirmed.—
Matthew Kelly
April 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 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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The freak accident occurred early April at a luxury resort destination in Egypt, according to the Bavarian State Police in Germany, which released details Monday.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, more homes have just popped up for sale at Powder Haven, the exclusive residential enclave in Utah backed by Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings, who acquired the resort in 2023 and has since been reshaping it into a hybrid public-private ski destination.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Motor lodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motor%20lodge. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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