Source: G6

DALLAS - The iconic economy lodging brand, Motel 6, today was named the “Best Budget-Friendly Hotel Brand” by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. As the founders of economy lodging, Motel 6 has been dedicated to making travel accessible to everyone for 60 years.

Motel 6 began in response to a simple, unmet need: to provide affordable, clean and comfortable lodging. With this vision, the economy lodging segment was born in 1962 when two road trip enthusiasts turned the lights on at the first Motel 6 location in Santa Barbara, Calif. for just $6 a night.

“Being named the Best Budget Hotel Brand is extra special this year as we celebrate our 60th anniversary,” said Rob Palleschi, CEO of Motel 6. “The fact that this was voted on by our own guests and the public is a true testament to the hard work and dedication of our owners and team members across the country, and I want to thank them for being a part of the last six decades and for helping us celebrate what’s to come.”

A panel of travel experts and 10Best.com editors selected USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award nominees, and the final top 10 winners are then chosen by the readers’ popular vote. Motel 6 was also awarded the title in 2020.

To book a stay at one of the 1,400 Motel 6 or Studio 6 properties across the U.S. and Canada, visit www.motel6.com or www.staystudio6.com.

About G6 Hospitality

G6 Hospitality LLC is a leading economy lodging franchisor, with nearly 1,500 economy lodging locations under the iconic Motel 6 brand and the Studio 6 Extended Stay brand in the United States and Canada. G6 Hospitality is committed to making hospitality accessible to all through responsible business practices and unparalleled opportunity for franchisees to build a legacy through ownership. Both Motel 6 and Studio 6 were recognized in the 2024 Entrepreneur Franchise 500® report, with Motel 6 ranking in the top 50 of all franchises. The Carrollton, Texas, based company was named a 2024 Leader in Diversity by Dallas Business Journal.