Motel 6

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. Motel 6 also operates Studio 6, a chain of extended-stay hotels. Becker and Greene opened their first Motel 6 location on June 1, 1962, at 443 Corona del Mar in Santa Barbara. Since 1986, the chain has also run radio advertisements narrated by Tom Bodett and featuring the slogan, "We'll leave the light on for you."