The Bates Motel is a fictional business featured in the original Psycho film series, as well as the 1987 NBC television movie Bates Motel, the 1998Psycho remake film and the 2013 A&E TV series Bates Motel. The motel is always seen as part of the overall family estate, which also includes the Bates residence. Room #1 was the first room at the motel and was directly adjacent to the main office. This room was distinguished from the others in that it contained a secret peep hole that led into the parlor of the office. In 1960, Norman Bates rented this room out to Marion Crane. He observed disrobing in secrecy as she prepared to take a shower. Norman slipped into the persona of Mrs. Bates, dressed up in a wig and dress and burst into the bathroom of room #1, stabbing Marion Crane multiple times until she was dead.
