From phone chargers to record players, these items could make all the difference to your visit.

Motels – those roadside inns that are such a big part of Americana – are making a comeback. RLH Corp., formerly known as Red Lion Hotels, recently unveiled its first Signature hotel in San Francisco.

America’s love for automobiles paved the way for the iconic U.S. road trip. Motels, a name that blends the words “motor” and “hotel,” really took off in the ‘30s and ‘40s, when tourists needed a safe ...

Hotels and guesthouses have existed for centuries. But the motel was born in 1925 when an architect named Arthur Heineman came up with the idea for a “motor hotel,” shortened to “motel.” The concept ...

It’s no secret that traveling has gotten more expensive lately, but hotels are taking things to a whole new level. Between “resort fees,” “cleaning fees,” and even charges for amenities that used to ...

A stay at your average run-of-the-mill hotel chain — while adequate in most cases — can be underwhelming for some seasoned travelers. Sure, there's something to be said for a predictable motel room ...