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Which is best Motel Chain for extended trip to the US.
Debbie wrote:
Also Neville, we have found that both in Canada and the U.S....our RACV card was accepted for discounts in places that offered a AAA discount. Debbie "Debbie" wrote in message ... Kev.... as Aussies we no longer need the tricks for Priceline.... we are now accepted and they like our money just the same as anyone elses. Neville, you can also sign up for Wyndham Rewards - and book for any of the chain motels, you can either get air miles or credits for accomodation. We found them really helpful last year when travelling the US East Coast Debbie "Big Kev" wrote in message ... Gidday Rosemarie and Neville. Have a few clues for you, but concur very much with Alan S, (who we have corro'd with previously re our Usa and world travels). We have travelled throughout USA probably about 13 times, and are DIY BUDGET travellers. (Most recently arrived back 2 weeks ago) Motel 6 was our original choice for having some degree of security in knowing that what you see in the book is what you get. If you know a basic itinerary, and want to set up a budget, get the cost info on-line from their site. Many years ago, upon request from website, they also sent a brochure to us in OZ. Now, Motel 6 are generally located just off Interstate Highways, so if you want to stay a few days in a city, this is sometimes not convenient. Catch 22, 'cos if you stay smack dab in a city, hotels sometimes dont include parking. If we know where we want to be to keep on some kind of basic schedule, we book for cities using Hotwire or Priceline (PL by far has been the best for us) .. But as Aussies, if bidding, you need to use a few tricks. -- Willing to advise and help you if needed. Our most recent was all pre-booked, since it was was for only about 4 weeks, and we had others with us, itwas a lot easier that way. If you take a laptop, most hotels have wireless internet so, booking by just keeping one day ahead is really possible. As well as Motel6, Super8 now offers some great deals in the budget area. (remember Web Prices change almost daily, so , if you have time, do a few test runs over a period of time before making a booking) If gunna rent cars, also recommend that that you do test runs for same reason. Get a GOLD Visa with your bank if they give travel insurance as part of the deal !!! Rental Car LDW can cost around $25USD / day and this will normally over residual (excess).. Also, (if over 55) Join AARP (American Association of Retired Persons). Use thier rental companies , use the special code, then as well as a discount rate on rental, you will then get, a maximum liability of $5,000 for damage to the rental car.. (As a member, you also get 10% discount from many motels).. With your extended trip, you will get your investment back many times over. You may have been asking about package for staying in one particular chain of motel/hotels. Most chains have a schemes of gaining credits for each stay. check the websites, but up the lower end of the scale, (Super8 etc), have a look at getting a triprewards card. You CANT use this if you have booked and prepaid a deal thru providers such as hotwire or priceline.. Hope that helps.. (and gidday Alan) -- Have a great day today, and an even better day tomorrow. Regards, BIG KEV - Melbourne Australia -- to email drop the last s in travsubs -- TRAVEL DIARY & Photos from 2009 at this link http://www.cute.com.au/PHIL/travel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Neville MADDEN" wrote in message news Good morning, My wife and I are planning a 3 month tour of the US using a rental car and staying in motels. I have looked at the various motel chains such as Motel 6, Motel8, Days Inn eyc and am wondering if anyone has any reccommendations at to who offers the best deal over an extended period. Thans Rosemarie and Neville in Australia I do not use this card for discounts I do get discounts from other sites but still get credit towards gas cards and other rewards from Triprewards for just staying |
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Which is best Motel Chain for extended trip to the US.
On Jun 19, 11:10*am, Hatunen wrote:
On Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:02:14 +0100, "tim....." wrote: "h.kight" wrote in message .. . Google "extended stay motels" and avoid Motel 6. Why? Have they changed in the last 15 years. In all things you get what you pay for and whilst there are undoubtedly some run down 6s in slummy areas, most are perfectly adequate basic motels who's only negative is that they overlook the freeway, but then, so do many of the "quality" motels! Even supposedly quality hotels. Near where I work there are several mid-priced hotels by the freeway. Once I stayed at one after a party and chose the side of the building next to the freeway. The room was really nice down to the amenities (premium toiletries), and features (flat-screen TV, free high-speed internet, Herman Miller chairs), but the constant sound of freeway noise was a distraction. Some Motel 6 locations definitely look old/dated on the outside, but they're almost universally (including franchises) well maintained. The only room problem I ever had was one which wasn't properly odor neutralized (they allow pets) after a dog likely did its business in the room. You know what to expect - a clean room, a bit small, maybe a small pool, basic towels, cheap soap, no iron (or board), no hairdryer, and a desk + table. Occasionally it gets a bit strange given that some of the patrons aren't the most conscientious about how they affect other guests. I've heard of some rather loud arguments that remind me of personal disputes you'd see on the show "Cops". Sometimes Motel 6 seems to attract some of the seedier members of society; there are some indications that some locations may be somewhat popular among drug abusers or those seeking prostitution. However - many of the locations are taking steps to remedy that. I stayed at one very full location where a security guard was stationed and kept people out where were not guests. I have even been in some locations where it was quite nice - almost a hotel. In Moab, Utah the location used one of their newer standard designs with interior corridors. The rooms were larger than other locations. The bathrooms had full bath and showers. The pool was a bit larger and had a fairly nice hot tub. The prices were lower than other places in town, but not super cheap either. I do remember, though, a time when they had TV sets in the rooms but you had to rent a special key to be able to watch them. It's still almost always a basic CRT. However - you now almost always get free premium channels like HBO. |
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Which is best Motel Chain for extended trip to the US.
"y_p_w" wrote in message ... In all things you get what you pay for and whilst there are undoubtedly some run down 6s in slummy areas, most are perfectly adequate basic motels who's only negative is that they overlook the freeway, but then, so do many of the "quality" motels! I stayed at one Motel6 in Kelso, WA - right off the highway - $59 /night and kept hearing small dogs barking - from different rooms. I complained - noise went away - next one started .... Fast forward one week - I'm still driving around WA/ Oregon and I stop at another motel6. Making small talk with manager at check-in and I asked about dog policy and my story about earlier stay. She knew right away - she USED to be the manager at 'that other Motel6 location". The story: THAT location allows dogs because a few times per year there are dog shows in some local auditorium. She said that at least once a year they have to renovate the rooms there because - the dog owners would .... dye the hair of the dog in the bath ( or sink) shave dog and flush hair - clog drains etc. She said that I was lucky if my room had no problem other than noise.! |
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