"The hotel didn't have an elevator. No fridge or microwave in the room, and some of the furniture was rusty. No drinking glasses, and only a small bar of soap. The bathroom doorknob was broken, and I got locked in. There was mold and mildew around the edges of the bathroom floor. The bathtub didn't drain well. The breakfast area didn't seem sanitary. The clerk was responsible for the reception and breakfast areas, and was dressed like she'd just come from the beach. Don't stay here.2023-07-31"
"The room smelled musty, and there were no towels or other necessities. The beds were noisy. Find another hotel.2017-06-26"
"Everything was great with our hotel stay except breakfast; the tables were dirty, and the milk was too warm. 2016-08-03"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
