Motel Accommodation

Motels are private lodgings are generally quaint and individually owned. The word motel is actually derived from two words: motorist and hotel. This occurred in the 1920s during the development of interstate American highways and the roadside hotels built to accommodate motorists on long journeys.

The main physical feature that distinguishes a motel is that it is U shaped with an inner courtyard that serves as a car park. As such, hotel rooms open onto an internal hallway while motel rooms typically open on to an external walkway, which generally faces the car park.

Motels generally don’t offer as many added extras as larger hotel but they make up for this by providing convenient locations, excellent, friendly customer service and reasonable rates.

Motels typically attract travelers trekking across country for business or pleasure, as they are typically quite simple: containing a double bed, a television and a small en-suite bathroom.

Best Western have improved and built on this concept considerably by incorporating the STAR rating system and their own stringent quality assurance check to ensure all their properties do meet a much higher standard of cleanliness, maintenance, facilities and customer service.

Using this system, Best Western have built a comprehensive network of properties offering facilities far in excess of the typical motel. These properties are distributed over all states of Australia including the tourist hotspots of Perth, Sydney and the Gold Coast.

As is expected, the higher the STAR rating the motel has, the more facilities they offer and the more you can expect to pay to stay there. Still, what is deemed as an expensive motel will almost always be inexpensive when compared to other accommodation options, thereby allowing travelers of all budgets to have access to quality accommodation.

Thankfully the days are now gone when booking a motel meant driving along a highway and looking for a hotel with a vacancy sign. Now even the smallest of motels can be booked online in advance. And, as more people are now travelling, especially in peak season, it is advisable to book early.

Also remember, accommodation will be more expensive during peak times so be sure you budget for this when you are planning your trip.

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