What is the difference between an Inn, Bed and Breakfast and a Hotel/Motel?

Hi! A hotel and motel are usually only different in size and parking. Hotels usually have a main parking lot and then you go inside the building and access your room through rooms and halls. A motel usually has the rooms on the outside of the building and you park in front of your room and walk directly to your room door. Not a rule of thumb but hotels are usually a little nicer than motels (my experience).





Inn's are usually smaller, quainter hotels/motels with a little more of a personal touch but can be used as a synonym of the above.





Bed and Breakfasts are usually a house that rents out each bedroom to the couple or family and has a host/hostess that will take care of your needs. They usually have wine and cheese in the late afternoon or tea and cookies. Then they will cook a big breakfast in the morning and all of the guests usually come together at one table to eat. They are very romantic and a lot of fun.





Michelle


www.triadlendinggroup.com What is the difference between an Inn, Bed and Breakfast and a Hotel/Motel?
A B%26amp;B tends more to the ';quaint,'; very homey decoration, with a full breakfast provided. Most often the rooms are all in one house.





A motel has parking right outside the rooms, few amenities.





A hotel has lots of rooms with parking elsewhere, and provides a variety of amenities depending on the individual hotel (and its price).





An inn is a pretty generic term; it could be any of the above.





Add: Contrary to the above, B%26amp;Bs don't require you to leave after breakfast.What is the difference between an Inn, Bed and Breakfast and a Hotel/Motel?
A true Inn is more akin to a boarding house, though usually attached to pubs - meals are included in the tariff. Bed and Breakfast is similar, but your are expected to clear out after brekky. A hotel offers only lodging and maybe a pool %26amp; gymnasium (though room-service is usually available at an extra charge). Motels offer no amenities other than the room and maybe a pool %26amp; gymnasium (usually) and the rooms open to an outdoor walkway rather than an indoor corridor.