A "seedy motel" refers to a cheap and rundown establishment that often has a negative reputation due to its unsanitary conditions, shady characters, or illegal activities taking place there. Full definition
Unfortunately, that fact hasn't humbled him one iota, which means Troy is essentially stuck in seedy motels with this pompous egomaniac 24/7. (kamwilliams.com)
But more than this, The Neon Demon is a comment on the commoditisation of beauty and how our consumer oriented culture feeds on youth and purity («real «Lolita» shit,» as Keanu Reeves» seedy motel manager puts it). (lwlies.com)
It sort of just meanders about for two hours, introducing characters (like Keanu Reeves» seedy motel manager or Karl Glusman's would - be photographer) that don't have any significant influence on the plot or development of its main protagonist. (blog.bullz-eye.com)