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What's the Difference Between Hotels and Motels?

You should probably understand the distinction between hotels and motels before booking your stay—and the answer is in etymology.

Why the First Thing We Do in Hotel Rooms is a Huge Mistake

Good rule of thumb? Put your luggage in the bathtub when you check in.

The rock ‘n’ roll legacy of a Sunset Strip hotel

The debauchery and nihilism of the 1970s rock scene is perfectly captured in the Andaz West Hollywood , a hotel on the Sunset Strip that was then called the Continental Hyatt House and later the Hyatt on SunsetBands like The Doors, The Who, The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin all spent time at the “Riot House,” trashing their hotel rooms, starting fires and convincing their managers to pick up the tab. Keith Richards made room 1015 famous for dropping a TV out…

How hotels ensure hot showers for thousands of guests

Many hotels have hundreds or thousands of people taking showers. Here's how they make sure your water is hot.

What goes into a billionaire's wedding cake?

No expense was spared when it came to Irene Kogan's London wedding - and that included the cake. Guests of the billionaire's granddaughter tucked into a ten-tier creation decorated with edible gold.

Did You Know Richard Gere Owns a Country Bed and Breakfast?

It's the cutest little spot for an intimate wedding!

What to expect when you stay at a motel

Motels are convenient, cheaper than hotels, and may even offer comparable amenities. If you've never tried one before, here's what to expect when you stay at a motel.

College Art Professor Challenges Students To Build Insect Motels

A concerned University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee art instructor challenged her students to construct insect motels out of natural, untreated materials. Each motel must provide an appropriate habitat for a particular insect and attract human interest too, as each has a QR Code with information about why that bug or bee matters in nature and needs to be nurtured. Nearly 100 are installed in a state park overlooking Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee.

Twenty Vintage Colorado Motel Signs — Including Two You Can Own

With each passing year, Colorado seems to be losing more classic signage — including vintage hotel and motel signs that have distinguished roadsides in the state for decades. The latest to go? Signs for the Chief Motel and the Stardust Lodge in Colorado Springs, whose accompanying businesses, located on South...

Escape reality when you check into the Madcap Motel immersive experience

The Madcap Motel in Downtown LA is full of visual oddities and whimsical wonders.

10 ways to take a staycation without breaking the bank

Travel expert Katie DeTar of Fringe Benefits shares ideas for winter recess.

Storage Solutions! How to Safeguard All Kinds of Things

Proper storage of your valuable possessions and items is important to help not only keep them in good condition but to also help keep them from becoming damaged

Flooring Tips from Carpet One Floor & Home

Creating tranquility and comfort in a hotel room!

Recently I had the chance to stay at freshly remodeled Hampton motel in Seattle, Washington. The new design was very well put together and that really effected how I felt during my stay. There was …

Where Home Is an Elusive Fantasy

Nadia Shira Cohen and Paulo Siqueira moved into a Florida motel to document the lives of families uprooted by poverty, illness and misfortune.

Who Wants a Hotel With a Hallway Anyway?

“Motor lodges.” “High-end motels.” “Exterior-corridor hotels.” Whatever you call them, the “motorist’s hotel” has gotten a boost these past 15 months. Now about that reputation …