Favorite Hotel Chain or Type

[TeamCasey]

I just stayed at an awesome Courtyard by Marriott in Mt. Arlington, N.J. The rooms were set-up so logically and comfortably. A real couch in the room!

I like Embassy Suites, Residence Inns. I prefer places with a fridge in the room and someplace to grab a quick breakfast. My meetings are usually early. I love coffee makers in the room ...... but they use the crappiest coffee. When I travel alone, I often get carry-out and spend my free time at the hotel.

My least favorite hotel that I stay in most often is a Comfort Inn. I stay there because it's close to the place that I do business.

[919191]

I generally use Hotwire to see if I can't snag something three stars and up for a good price. I've been able to get good deals staying at Crowne Plazas, Westins, Hiltons, the Hyatt and the Millenium in Cincinnati. I used to love Courtyards when you could book a room for $57 a night, but now it seems like you can't stay there for less that $149 anymore. I've found that quality at some national chains, like Holiday Inn and Marriott can vary from location to location. The La Quinta I stayed at in Tampa was nice. I will not stay in an Econolodge (Stay at the one in Newport, KY and you'll know why), Motel 6 or Super 8.

We used to get the Courtyard by Marriott in Covington consistently for 40 dollars on Priceline, then In 2004 it seemed to become impossible.

[minus5]

Embassy Suites rocks! Not just a great breakfast BUT most of them have a happy hour with free cocktails from 7-9

[RollyInRaleigh]

Hampton Inn's have been good for me when having to travel, and not wanting to spend an arm and a leg.

[RFS62]

Wingate Inns is another good one, on par with Hampton.

[RedsBaron]

Hampton Inn is my favorite when travelling.

[deltachi8]

Where ever priceline puts me. Never actually had a bad expereince this way (I do my research so have a good idea what I am in for) and it has saved me a bunch of $$.

I tend to stay at Choice branded hotels outside of priceline as I have their credit card and accumulate free stay points.

[westofyou]

I like boutique hotels myself, ones downtown and with a sense of history. everything else is just a bed.

[Willy]

I'm really not loyal to one chain, but the best hotel I ever stayed in my life was the W on Lakeshore drive in Chicago. My best friend and I took a trip to Chicago two years ago(Cubs sunday night game and the Arlington Million), and he had a ton of points to use so we splurged one night. This place was awesome, even had your room # in the carpet in front of your door. Very swank!

The crazy thing was, the night before we stayed in a Motel 6, and I honestly scaried for my life.

What a weekend that was.