Vending Machines for Hotels and Motels

Hotels have two markets: guests who want a snack late at night, and staff on long shifts. The course says to treat them as separate conversations, often with different decision makers.

3,274
Hotels and Motels listed
153
Cities
43
States
3,145
List a website

Why hotels and motels can suit a vending machine

  • Guests look for drinks and snacks after the restaurant or front-desk shop closes.
  • Housekeeping and night staff need a break-room option.
  • Independent motels often have no vending of their own.

What to put in

The list suggests a snack and drink combo, which covers guests and staff with one machine.

Who to ask, and what to lead with

Who decides: The general manager. At a branded hotel, ask whether vending is set by the brand, the owner or the management company.

Open with: Split the guest market from the staff break room, and pitch the one that has nothing today. The pitch scripts and the guide to asking a business cover the rest of the conversation.

Before you pitch

  • Branded hotels were kept on the list when other chains were skipped, so many hotels on it are chain-run and may have vending deals already.
  • Many hotels sell snacks at a front-desk pantry, or already have machines by the ice maker on each floor. Look before you pitch.
  • Commission expectations are higher at hotels than at small independent shops.

We don't publish typical earnings for hotels and motels or any other location type: there is no verified operator data behind such figures, and some placements lose money. The profit calculator lets you model your own.

Where the 3,274 hotels and motels on our list are

Each is an open business with a phone number on OpenStreetMap, collected Oct 10, 2026. None has asked for a machine. Pick a city to see its list and get 3 prospects free.

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Questions about hotels and motels

Are hotels and motels a good place for a vending machine?

Hotels have two markets: guests who want a snack late at night, and staff on long shifts. The course says to treat them as separate conversations, often with different decision makers.

What vending machine is best for hotels and motels?

The list suggests a snack and drink combo, which covers guests and staff with one machine.

Who do I ask about putting a vending machine in one?

The general manager. At a branded hotel, ask whether vending is set by the brand, the owner or the management company. Split the guest market from the staff break room, and pitch the one that has nothing today.

How much does a vending machine make at hotels and motels?

We don't publish typical earnings because we have no verified operator data. Results vary widely, and some placements lose money. Use the free profit calculator to model your own numbers.