Services
MUTCD D9-9
Lodging Services Sign — Meaning
- Category
- Services
- Shape
- Square
- Colors
- Blue, White
- Text
- (bed symbol)
- MUTCD Code
- D9-9
What does the Lodging Services Sign mean?
The Lodging Services sign is a blue square showing a white bed symbol. It indicates that hotels, motels, or other lodging are available at the next exit. Specific hotel brand logos often appear on supplementary panels below.
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Take the indicated exit to find lodging
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For specific hotel brands, look for logo plates on supplementary signs
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Reserve in advance during peak travel times
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On highways near major exits with hotels -
At rest areas with information panels -
Combined with other services on multi-icon signs
The bed symbol is universal. Blue background = services sign (not interstate). The same blue color family is used for hospital, food, gas, and rest area signs.
Do lodging signs guarantee available rooms?
No — they only indicate lodging exists near the exit. During peak travel (holidays, festivals), all rooms may be booked. Reserve in advance when possible.
How does a hotel get listed on these signs?
Hotels apply through the state DOT logo program, paying a participation fee. Inclusion is generally based on proximity to the exit and meeting state criteria.
Why are some hotel brands on the signs and not others?
Logo display is voluntary and paid. Major brands typically participate to capture highway travelers; smaller independent motels may not. Look for the generic Lodging icon as a fallback.
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