What's the difference between a bed & breakfast and a motel/hotel?

I've never been to a bed & breakfast before.

A bed and breakfast is usually run out of a building that was originally house and generally will serve you a huge breakfast in the morning (the one we go to every year also gives us a free bottle of wine, some cheese, and homemade crackers every evening you stay there).

The rooms tend to be more individualized also instead of having each room look like the next in a hotel. Some of the nicer B&Bs will also have complimentary beverages in the room (like a free honor bar basically).

The big thing you have to get used to is that you feel like you're staying at someone's house, in someone's bedroom. Otherwise, I like them better than hotels because they tend to be a better value and nicer in general.

A motel/hotel is a bigger place with sometimes hundreds of rooms. (normally also a chain)

A bed and breakfast is smaller and more intimate, normally very unique, and more of a home like feeling. Normally owned by a family, or small business. (not that cooperate stuff)

From what I understand, a B & B is usually in someone's home...they serve breakfast at a table, more "family style" than the free breakfast stuff that you get at a motel/hotel. you also pay out the *clears throat* for a B & B...but hey, if you want to pay me to sleep at my place, I am more than willing to take your money! I will even make you whatever you want for breakfast!

a bed and breakfast is usually more elaborate than a motel, more homey...generally they are in older homes or estates, etc...sometimes not. Never been in one either, and never plan on it ....

oh...and more costly because you get more personalized sevice :)