The first one was built in 1925 in San Luis Obispo, Calif (5)

I believe the answer is:

motel

(Other definitions for motel that I've seen before include "for board and lodging?" , "Roadside establishment" , "Kind of hostelry for car drivers" , "lodging-place" , "somewhere to stay the night" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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