My family and I are planning on going to Niagara Falls this weekend. We want to stay for 2 days but we just don’t know if we should stay at a Hotel or Motel. So if you could tell me the difference, it would help a lot! Thank you! 
Hotels generally also have restaurants. and other services – Ho meaning home
Motel just rooms for the night Mo – motor usually right off the road
here is anothetr tid bit
some cities near water have
Botels as in boats with accomodations
A motel is a hotel placed near a motorway for convenience.
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motel is cheaper and you can park your car beside your room
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Hotels generally also have restaurants. and other services – Ho meaning home
Motel just rooms for the night Mo – motor usually right off the road
here is anothetr tid bit
some cities near water have
Botels as in boats with accomodations
References :