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: It is frequently used in online "IT-themed" games or puns as a stand-in for "Bates Motel".

: There is a 2016 survival horror game titled Gates Motel where players must survive a night in a creepy locale and solve puzzles to escape. Real-World Locations Gates Motel

: On platforms like Instagram and TikTok, the name has been used humorously in reels or reviews to describe low-budget or "shady" lodging experiences. GATES MOTEL - Updated April 2026 - Yelp : It is frequently used in online "IT-themed"