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Construction Cost Estimates for a Motel, 2-3 Story in National, US

How Much Does it Cost to Build a 2-3 Story Motel?

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a Motel, 2-3 Story using US National Average costs from 2019 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union and open shop labor for a 49,000 square foot building.

Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of Motel, 2-3 Story models by state.

NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2019 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available in RSMeans Data Online.

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Motel, 2-3 Story Construction Cost Assumptions
Location:  US National Average
Story Count:  3
Story Height (L.F.):  9
Floor Area (S.F.):  49,000
Basement Included:  No
Data Release:  Year 2019
Motel, 2-3 Story with Brick Veneer / Wood Frame
Cost Estimate (Standard Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $130.57 $6,398,025.18
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $32.64 $1,599,506.30
Architectural Fees 6% $9.79 $479,851.89
Total Building Cost $173.01 $8,477,383.36
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $118.57 $5,809,883.55
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $29.64 $1,452,470.89
Architectural Fees 6% $8.89 $435,741.27
Total Building Cost $157.10 $7,698,095.70
Other Square Foot Model Building Type Options:

Motel, 2-3 Story with Decorative Concrete Block / Precast Concrete

Motel, 2-3 Story with Decorative Concrete Block / Wood Joists

Motel, 2-3 Story with Stucco & Concrete Block / Precast Concrete

Motel, 2-3 Story with Stucco & Concrete Block / Wood Joists

Motel, 2-3 Story with Wood Clapboard / Wood Frame

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