Are you homeless if you're living out of a hotel?

A home is what you make it. My definition of a homeless person is one that does not have solid living arrangements. I think a hotel room is more stable than living out in the street, sleeping in a cardboard box.

I dont think living in a hotel room is considered being homeless because you have a roof over your head, you have a shower to use and somewhere safe to go at night. Some people just find it easier and cheaper to stay in hotels DOES NOT mean you are homeless!

technically being homeless is having no fixed abode but living in a hotel can be ok except you dont get so many options for example you cant start a bank account or get credit for things or join a lot of clubs or internet services you have to have a fixed address in fact although living in a hotel is cheaper in a sense as you dont have to pay out all the money upfront it ends up being a lot more expensive because of meals, travel, phone bills what about if you work on the internet would you take your lap top to a cafe for wireless?

well, in my country a night at a hotel costs almost half than rent for 1 month for an 1 room apartement... so people usually prefer rent. and i don't think it's a shame not to have a home... it's a shame to make fun of people who don't.

I do not consider living in a hotel as being homeless. You have a roof over your head and a place to bathe and store your belongings. Here in the U.S. we have many residential hotels. They are not true hotels in the sense that many people fom other countries may think. You do not pay by the night. Most of these places are really small efficiency apartments where you pay a certain amount a week or month. These are usually furnished and all utilities are included in the rent. This can be a cheaper way for people who travel a lot for work or are just needing temporary housing. You are not bound by a lease and still have the convenience of a small apartment.

Legally, here in MA anyway, if your living in a motel or hotel you are considered homeless. If I lived in one I would feel like I was homeless...living in a hotel room can't be very comfortable if it's a permanent arrangement.