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Motels Near Restaurants and Lounges in Midland TX

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A motel is a public lodging establishment for automobile travelers. Motels have traditionally differed from hotels in that the former have facilities for free parking on the premises, are seldom more than three stories high, and offer occupants direct access to rooms without having to pass through a lobby. Motels are also generally smaller and farther away from urban areas, and they offer fewer services than hotels.

The distinction between motels and hotels, however, is very difficult to make, especially in the case of the so-called motor hotels, which combine the characteristics of both types of establishment. In the 1980s and 90s, some midrange motels began to offer suite accommodations and other features once found only in hotels. Motels can be seen as logical heirs to the earlier American public houses. Just as the inn was suited to 18th-century horse travel, and the hotel was suited to 19th-century railroad travel, the modern motel is suited to mass automobile travel on 21st-century expressways.

The American Automobile Association (AAA) classifies motels as a limited service lodging type with the following definition: "A low-rise or multistory establishment offering limited public and recreational facilities." Motels or Motor Lodges offer accommodations in low-rise structures with rooms easily accessible to parking (which is usually free). Properties have outdoor entry and small, functional lobbies. Service is often limited, and dining may not be offered in lower-rated motels and lodges. Shops and businesses are found only in higher-rated properties, as are bellhops, room service, and restaurants serving three meals daily.

A limited-service motel is traditionally a One-Star or Two-Star lodging. At a One-Star motel, guests can expect to find a clean, comfortable lodging that commonly serves a complimentary continental breakfast. A Two-Star motel is also clean and comfortable but has expanded amenities, such as a full-service restaurant, business center, and fitness center. These services may have limited staffing and/or restricted hours of use.

Midland TX Places to Stay

Motels in Midland, Texas:

Airport Plaza Inn, 3312 South County Road 1276, Midland, Texas
Airport Plaza Inn is a 2 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Midland, Texas. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
Clarion Hotel Midland, 4300 West Wall Street, Midland, Texas
Clarion Hotel Midland is a 2 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Midland, Texas. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
Comfort Inn Midland, 902 Interstate 20 West, Midland, Texas
Comfort Inn Midland is a 2 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Midland, Texas. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
Comfort Suites Midland, 4706 North Garfield, Midland, Texas
Comfort Suites Midland is a 3 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Midland, Texas. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Midland, 2300 Faulkner Drive, Midland, Texas
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Midland is a 2 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Midland, Texas. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MIDLAND LOOP 250, 5309 N LOOP 250 WEST, Midland, Texas
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MIDLAND LOOP 250 is a 3 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Midland, Texas. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
La Quinta Inn Midland, 4130 West Wall Ave, Midland, Texas
La Quinta Inn Midland is a 3 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Midland, Texas. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
Midland Days Inn, 1003 South Midkiff Avenue, Midland, Texas
Midland Days Inn is a 2 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Midland, Texas. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
Midland Travelodge, 2500 Commerce Dr., Midland, Texas
Midland Travelodge is a 1 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Midland, Texas. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
Plaza Inn, 4108 N. Big Spring St, Midland, Texas
Plaza Inn is a 3 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Midland, Texas. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.
Ramada Limited - Midland Tx, 3100 W. Wall Street, Midland, Texas
Ramada Limited - Midland Tx is a 2 star place to stay near restaurants and lounges in Midland, Texas. Book a motel room and make reservations for rental of lodging accommodations.

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