Motel 6 is a hotel chain headquartered in Carrollton, founded in 1962.[1]
Overview
Motel 6 is an American chain of motels with locations in the United States and Canada. The chain was founded in Santa Barbara, California, in 1962 by William W. Becker and Paul Greene, and derives its name from the fact that rooms initially cost $6 USD (equivalent to $64 in 2025). Motel 6 also operates Studio 6, a chain of extended-stay hotels.
From “Motel 6” on English Wikipedia, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.[2]
Company
Motel 6 was founded in 1962 by William W. Becker. Its headquarters are in Carrollton. Wikidata states that it operates in United States. [1]
See also
- List of hotel chains
- Hilton Worldwide — also headquartered in McLean
- Hyatt Hotels Corporation — also headquartered in Chicago
- Best Western — also headquartered in Phoenix
- Marriott International — also headquartered in Bethesda
- Hilton Hotels & Resorts — also headquartered in Texas
- Sheraton Hotels and Resorts — also headquartered in White Plains
- DoubleTree by Hilton — also headquartered in McLean
- Hampton by Hilton — also headquartered in McLean
References
- ^ Motel 6 (Q2188884). Wikidata. CC0.
- ^ Motel 6. Wikipedia. Text excerpted under CC BY-SA 4.0; revision of 2026-08-27.
Facts as stated in Wikidata, read in October 2026.
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