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motel

[moh-tel] / moʊˈtɛl /
NOUN
temporary, short-term residence, often for travelers
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Another option is the Bower Coronado, also a dramatically upgraded motel that reopened in 2025 with prices similar to Baby Grand’s but a much more buttoned-down style.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Down the road, Novak and Bush want to bring in a motel manager and stage their own treasure hunt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Park supports the the mayor’s Inside Safe program, which moves homeless Angelenos out of encampments and into temporary housing in hotel and motel rooms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The candidates were cautious about Bass’ signature Inside Safe initiative, which moves homeless Angelenos out of encampments and into temporary housing in hotel and motel rooms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

I hear a door sliding open as I lock our motel room.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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