Definition

Noun: A type of hotel specifically designed for travelers arriving by automobile. It typically features rooms with exterior entrances that open directly onto a parking lot, allowing guests to park their vehicles very close to their room.

Usage

A "motor lodge" is a lodging establishment. The term emphasizes convenient access for drivers and their vehicles, often implying a single or two-story building layout.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We stayed at a cozy motor lodge just off the highway during our road trip.
  • The old motor lodge was replaced by a modern multi-story hotel.
  • For a quick overnight stop, a motor lodge is often more convenient than a large downtown hotel.

Advanced Usage

• The term "motor lodge" evokes a mid-20th century style of roadside accommodation, often associated with road trips and simpler travel.
• It is functionally similar to a "motel" (a portmanteau of "motor hotel"), though "motor lodge" can sometimes imply a slightly more rustic or lodge-like setting.

Variants and Related Words

• Motel (n): A hotel designed for motorists, typically with rooms accessible directly from the parking area. This is the most common synonym.
• Motor court (n): An older term for a similar style of accommodation, often arranged around a central courtyard.
• Roadside inn (n): A general term for lodging located along a major road.

Synonyms

• Motel
• Motor inn
• Roadhouse (can also refer to a restaurant/bar)

Related Phrases

• No related phrasal verbs or idioms are directly associated with the specific term "motor lodge."

Noun

1. a hotel for motorists; provides direct access from rooms to parking area