Its very difficult to diffrenciate between a motel, hotel, and resort. A motel in a wider preview can also be a hotel and resort. A motel in true sense is having lots of parking space with roadside approach with easy access to rooms. A motel can also have recreation facilities such as swimming pool, sports etc.A hotel is a multi storied building with or without parking space, entrance to rooms through a lobby, reception. A resort is a multifaceted venue with extra luxuries than hotel & Motel.