Best Budget-Friendly Hotel Brand (2018)

Well loved and easily recognized by those traveling America's roadways, Motel 6 has made a name for itself by being clean, friendly, dependable and most importantly, affordable. Expanded cable TV and pet-friendly rooms make this hotel a good choice for those looking to stay within their budget. Free coffee in the mornings makes getting up and getting going a pleasure. 
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The more than 850 Fairfield by Marriott locations worldwide were designed with both business and leisure travelers in mind. Guests enjoy free wifi, flexible work areas with ergonomic desk chairs, a hot breakfast each morning, 24-hour fitness center and a swimming pool.
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Candlewood Suites, a budget extended stay hotel chain, makes sleeping away from home, for a couple of days or for a few weeks, an affordable pleasure. Each suite comes with a fully equipped kitchen (including silverware!), making cooking budget-friendly meals a possible alternative to pricey restaurants. Travelers can pick from studios or one bedrooms. Larger suites are still reasonably priced, making this a favorite with traveling families. 
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Best Western and Best Western Plus have been serving travelers from 70 years with its flagship properties located around the globe. No matter where in the world they are, guests can almost always expect free breakfast and high speed internet, in-room coffee and access to a guest computer and printer in the lobby. Many rooms also include flat screen TVs, microwaves, refrigerators and work spaces.
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With more than 305 locations across the globe, Hyatt Place combines modern comforts with 24/7 convenience to make your stay enjoyable and seamless, whether for business or pleasure. Perks include free breakfast, in-room work spaces, a Coffee to Cocktails Bar, free wifi, swimming pool and a fitness center.
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SpringHill Suites seeks to offer a “little more” to their guests, whether on a business trip or vacation. Spacious suites include separate living and sleeping areas, and every guest enjoys free hot breakfast, live events throughout the year, comfortable gathering places in the lobby and evening beverage offerings that include local craft brews.
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Americas Best Value Inn is one of the fastest growing budget hotel chains in the country with over 1,000 locations dotting the map. Most of the inns serve a complimentary breakfast and offer free wi-fi. The hotel chain also provides a Hello Rewards club that offers members a free night every seven stays, making this chain a favorite with frequent and penny-wise travelers alike. 
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Holiday Inn Express ranks as the fastest growing hotel brand in the InterContinental lineup with well over 2,600 hotels worldwide. Guests appreciate the free hot breakfast each day, was well as coffee hot and ready to go whenever you need it, free wifi, choice of soft or firm pillows and bedside outlets to keep devices charged.
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Hampton by Hilton promises great value, and they deliver. Among the budget-friendly chains, they are most well-known by travelers for their free, hot breakfasts (think fresh waffles and oatmeal). Their rooms are equally appetizing and outfitted with free wifi and lap desks, great for those on business.
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