Motel (disambiguation)

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A motel is a hotel designed for motorists.

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Motel or The Motel may also refer to:

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Songs

  • "Motel" (song), a 1994 song by Japanese duo B'z
  • "Motel", a single by Meg Myers on the album Sorry
  • "The Motel", a 1995 song by David Bowie on the album Outside

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