I did for about 3-4 years during my college days. I started with night shift 11-7 and pay was better than most fast food restaurants or other places (of course cannot compare with gas station jobs). It was in check so filing taxes and all those. I had another job too almost full time and this was perfect. Usually night shifts are slow so I was able to do my homework and watch movies other days. My owner (of course Patel) was nice guy too. I was allowed to take nap as well in the lobby's sofas. Some nights are crazy usually if hotels are around airports and there is lot of cancellations. Due to some personal issues, I left that one.
Joined another one started with night shift but ended up working different shifts. It was still 8 hours shift at times.

Overall it is a good experience for me. Worked out perfectly fine.

Duties depends on shift....Morning 7-3 are usually checkouts and sometimes angry customers...and also busy 6 am - 11 am.
Afternoon shifts 3- 11 PM are normal busy throughout until 7-8 PM. This was the best shift for me.
11-7 are easy except sleep. You have probably 2 hours work and rest is study time or movie time.

Finally it also depends on motels vs hotels and location and price range. Mine was close to airport so mostly business people and it was 3 starts hotel with prices around $ 100 range ....
this all 15 years ago...

Hope this helps.