Our Story
The Motel 6 story began in response to a simple, yet unmet need: consistently affordable, comfortable lodging.
The Motel 6 story began in response to a simple, yet unmet need: consistently affordable, comfortable lodging.
The Motel 6 story began in response to a simple, yet unmet need: consistently affordable, comfortable lodging.
When William Becker and Paul Greene started the company in 1962, they were construction company owners who struggled to find cost-effective, reliable options for their work crews and family when traveling across the country on projects. Thanks to their vision for Motel 6, the economy lodging segment was born.
It’s a segment Motel 6 continues to lead today. For more than 55 years, we’ve been known as the best place to find a clean, comfortable room with great service at a fair price. Thanks to our iconic brand and household name recognition, we are synonymous with travel value.
We understand what our guests are looking for when choosing a hotel – whether it’s a family vacationing on the beach in Florida, a business traveler with a layover in Chicago, or a truck driver and his dog driving through California. They want a place to stay that is convenient, at a great price, but still offers a quality experience. In short, they are looking for an affordable place to sleep, so they can spend the rest of their time and hard-earned money enjoying their trip or getting the job done so they can return to their family. Our job? Helping them save more for what they travel for.
While we have stayed true to our practical, genuine roots as a company, we are not resting on our laurels. Motel 6 continues to innovate, evolve and improve. Across the country, we’ve introduced a fresh new look through renovations and new construction. We’ve unveiled new design prototypes to owners to ensure our properties are familiar and classic, yet with contemporary features, our guests appreciate.
But we’re not stopping there. Motel 6 is working diligently to build upon the longstanding legacy of our business. Our path forward is clear: hold ourselves accountable and improve our performance every day to provide a positive experience at every location for every guest.
The lights at the first Motel 6 come on in Santa Barbara, California, welcoming people and pets for just $6 per night.
Motel 6 opens its largest location, Motel 6 Tropicana, amid the glittery lights of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Motel 6 reaches 300 locations and introduces rentable color-TVs in guest rooms.
Motel 6 turns 25 years old.
Motel 6 launches Studio 6 Extended Stay suites featuring fully-equipped kitchenettes designed for longer stays.
G6 Hospitality veterans initiatives are recognized by Viqtory Publishing (Military Friendly Company), Military Times (Best for Vets employers list) and the company is inducted into the Department of Defense’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership.
Studio 6 receives a Franchise Times Zor Award. Our veterans initiatives are once again recognized as G6 is designated a #1 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory Publishing, and Military Times ranks G6 #11 Best for Vets employers among for-profit companies. G6 Hospitality ranks in the top 75 of Entrepreneur Media’s Franchise 500.
Motel 6 was named the “Best Budget-Friendly Hotel Brand” as part of USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. A panel of travel experts and 10Best.com editors selected USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award nominees, and the final top 10 winners were then chosen by the readers’ popular vote.
G6 Hospitality LLC owns, operates, and franchises more than 1,400 economy lodging locations under the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands in the United States and Canada and the Hotel 6 brand in India. Having opened its 1,000 franchise location in 2018, G6 also has plans to franchise the Hotel 6 and Estudio 6 brands in Central America. Headquartered in Dallas (Carrollton), Texas, G6 Hospitality recently placed 73rd in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 40th Annual Franchising 500. The company has also been named a “Best for Vets” employer by Military Times and in 2018 was inducted into the Military Spouses Employment Partnership sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense. In 2020, Motel 6 was named the “Best Budget-Friendly Hotel Brand” in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
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G6 Hospitality LLC
4001 International Parkway
Carrollton, TX 75007
USA
Corporate: 972-360-9000 info@G6Hospitality.com
Guest Relations: 1-800-557-3435 guestrelations@g6reservations.com
Reservations: 1-800-899-9841 online@G6Hospitality.com
Media: 1-800-392-6677
Brian Woods
Managing Director, US Franchise Development
bwoods@g6hospitality.com
Office: 972-360-5496
Cell: 214-995-2417
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